New TPS stick ;)

[JR Boucicaut 3805]

http://editorial.gettyimages.com/source/se...=51834179&cdi=0

[kosydar 0]

The Response Minus?

[Cavs019 710]

that blue looks bangin, but its going to suck severely if they dont get rid of the double concave.

[Lucius 0]

Will this be TPS' new top-of-the-line stick, taking over for the XN10?

[JR Boucicaut 3805]

Yes.

[asdfa 0]

The Response Minus?

i'm guessing response minus isn't a good name for their top of the line stick :P

I'm having trouble getting the link to work, is it just me?

[all-star 0]

I'm having trouble getting the link to work, is it just me?

yup

[Lucius 0]

I'll be damned if they managed to make a better blade than these pre-preg jobs that I'm in love with.

[Briggy 0]

I think I can make out the word "Response" on it, but I cant see whats underneath it. JR when you agreed that it would take over the XN10 as the top dog, does this mean that it will be lighter? Or perhaps it is a grip version?

I understand you might not be able to release this information, but any would be nice.

[Vapor 0]

I guess I have to buy this crap now, when we gonna get specs

[JR Boucicaut 3805]

Done.

The stick is called the Adrenaline. It clocks in at 415g. XN10 core, Kevlar outer wrap. It has anti-vibration dampeners in it. The price is up there - in the $200+ range...

[all-star 0]

I think I can make out the word "Response" on it,

damn man. i just see some white stuff, i copied the image and zoomed in, but it was all fuzzy.

[Lucius 0]

Advertised weight is 415, as XN10 advertised weight is 395 - or are we talking actual weight? Sounds like I'm sticking with the XN10.

[KC83 2]

the xn10 is how heavy?

i've got a prostock one... but i couldn't imagine any stick better than the xn10 i have now :D

[#96 0]

Not sure, but I think I remember seeing Mats Sundin playing with this during the last few games + playoffs. He was switching between what I thought might be this "Adrenaline" and what we all felt was Busch Laser with sort of grip on it...Bouce, what's the call on that? Was I seeing things? Did LVille just come out with this, or was he indeed using it?

[JR Boucicaut 3805]

Advertised weight is 415, as XN10 advertised weight is 395 - or are we talking actual weight? Sounds like I'm sticking with the XN10.

Why should weight be such a big factor?

Keep in mind, they added Kevlar to the mix.

[JR Boucicaut 3805]

Not sure, but I think I remember seeing Mats Sundin playing with this during the last few games + playoffs. He was switching between what I thought might be this "Adrenaline" and what we all felt was Busch Laser with sort of grip on it...Bouce, what's the call on that? Was I seeing things? Did LVille just come out with this, or was he indeed using it?

Maybe, maybe not. I doubt he was using the blue.

[Briggy 0]

Advertised weight is 415, as XN10 advertised weight is 395 - or are we talking actual weight? Sounds like I'm sticking with the XN10.

Why should weight be such a big factor?

Keep in mind, they added Kevlar to the mix.

Serioulsly I have said this before and weight shouldnt be an issue. Balance is more important, atleast it is to me.

[cobrAA 0]

hey JR..beside the ''extra'' kevlar wrap and this 25 more gram(there the dampened vibration..but i never had problem with vibration)What are the big deal with it??more resistant becauce of the kevlar??

And when will it be retail??

Thanks JR...i like to see new stuff! :P :D

[JR Boucicaut 3805]

Yes.

Spring.

And no problem.

[seanmccann 3]

I have been looking for a while for a better picture and could only come up with this one: http://images.sportsline.com/u/ap/photos/X...14_1024x768.jpg

I can't wait to see it in person.

[Briggy 0]

I have been looking for a while for a better picture and could only come up with this one: http://images.sportsline.com/u/ap/photos/X...14_1024x768.jpg

I can't wait to see it in person.

Big Ray is rocking the Stealth now, damn he's even more despereate than Modano was when he was in his slaump changing sticks alot. All due respect Ray Whitney is the man, one of the greatest Panthers, but he seems awkward on the Redwings. Sorry for the off topic post.

[kosydar 0]

As a Wings fan, I'm giving him one more season to turn things around. I definitely agree though, so far he hasn't fit.

[JGraz15 55]

Why should weight be such a big factor?

Keep in mind, they added Kevlar to the mix.

Weight should be a factor because it is THE main selling point of every piece of hockey gear today. TPS adding weight is strange when every other company's high end stick is shaving weight. If we are talking $200+, I still think all the young'ens are going to grab the Stealth. I think that will be a hard sale unless this stick gets a Vapor XX-esque skate following with the pros.

And by adding kevlar, isn't TPS admitting that kevlar is stronger than XN10. Direct from tpshockey.com "XN10 amorphous carbon fibre enhances shaft strength while reducing weight "

[Dan_The_Man_16 0]

I think the kevlar is there to dampen the vibration. Just a guess.