Mako M5 Standard Blades & Shaft - Worth It?

[andyolly 0]

Hey all, new to the forums here so I hope I'm doing this right. If not, my apologies.

I'm looking at buying a new stick in the next week and I'm probably going for a Mako. I want to get the standard M5 shaft and blade (two-pieces separate) and put them together, but I've heard mixed things in regards to the Makos, and specifically the blades. My main concern is durability. Weight isn't an issue for me with blades. I use a Getzlaf curve with Easton.

Has anyone bought one of the M5 blades or shaft, or know anyone who has? I'd like to hear some more good things before I go out and get one.

For reference:

Standard M5 Blade:

http://www.hockeymon...mako-m5-sr.html

Standard M5 Shaft:

http://www.hockeymon...mako-m5-sr.html

If I don't end up getting a Mako blade, what would you guys recommend? I'm very picky with curves (Getzlaf or Datsyuk) but not really with brands. Like I said, my main concern is durability. I currently use an Easton Lami wood blade (Getzlaf) with an AK-27 shaft.

Thanks!

[AIREAYE 248]

Can't comment on the M5 but an AK27 RB with Lidstrom put into it's shaft has worked well with a lot of people.

[Scotty 8]

If you're looking for it to be like the Mako one-piece stick, that combo isn't going to accomplish that. The name is the same, but only because it is Easton marketing, but the standard shaft design alone will make it feel different. Secondly, the M5 design is based off of Easton's past ST stick, which was designed for heavy use and good function combined with durability. The ST (both one-piece and two-piece setups) were good sticks, they just didn't concern themselves as much with trying to achieve a low weight.

In short, if durability is your prime choice, go with the M5. Just don't expect it to feel like a Mako one-piece.

[andyolly 0]

If you're looking for it to be like the Mako one-piece stick, that combo isn't going to accomplish that. ...

Just don't expect it to feel like a Mako one-piece.

I've always used two-pieces anyways, so I'm not aiming for the one piece feel. But thanks for the info!

[nkrajewski12 2]

My buddy uses that exact combo for roller hockey, the shaft is great but the blade is already chipping and cracked on the bottom after a month of use. Id really recommend against the blade from what ive seen.