STX to produce hockey equipment in 2014

[AIREAYE 248]

No one knows (or cares) what 12K carbon is, only people on here do.

[Buzz_LightBeer 968]

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[AIREAYE 248]

It seems like all they've got going for them is brand equity from lacrosse.

[Chadd 916]

If they don't offer a stick at the highest price points, some people will assume they aren't as good. All of the other major manufacturers have multiple lines too, it is a bit interesting to see them starting with two lines at those price points right out of the gate.

[bunnyman666 445]

Let me tell you lot about the different spec of carbon: 12k, 23k, 9k; it doesn't really matter!!! That number is always used on a cosmetic layer of twill.

The number just denotes the pattern of the twill. As far as what is UNDERNEATH the cosmetic layer, it is all just a boring looking mess of unidirectional fabric!!!! In so many cases, the higher number doesn't matter, except for that outer cosmetic layer!!!!

If that pretty layer of fabric wasn't on the stick, you'd just say carbon fibre was butt-ugly!!!!

[Neo5370 132]

Let me tell you lot about the different spec of carbon: 12k, 23k, 9k; it doesn't really matter!!! That number is always used on a cosmetic layer of twill.

The number just denotes the pattern of the twill. As far as what is UNDERNEATH the cosmetic layer, it is all just a boring looking mess of unidirectional fabric!!!! In so many cases, the higher number doesn't matter, except for that outer cosmetic layer!!!!

If that pretty layer of fabric wasn't on the stick, you'd just say carbon fibre was butt-ugly!!!!

So "xK" carbon is ABEC rating of the OPS world?

[bunnyman666 445]

So "xK" carbon is ABEC rating of the OPS world?

In many ways, yes. This is not limited to hockey equipment, as the high end bicycle world has played this for YEARS. I never used the gimmicks, and always felt that the cosmetic layer was silly. Sure, there is number of threads that the "K" stands for, but some of it becomes downright dicey when it comes to forming tight joins and the like when it comes to a high number and being the actual unidirectional stuff used to make the actual piece. It stops bending after a certain number; NOT good for a square-shaped shaft, let alone a blade. Twill is rarely used to make anything; though I did use it exclusively for my Campagnolo Delta brake covers. It was my left-over pieces of cosmetic twill!!!

[crw433 0]

Hockey Monkey has the sticks listed. $260

http://www.hockeymonkey.com/onepiecesticks-stx-sr.html

[Draper3 0]

So all of the blade patterns match up to bauers but the x88 does not look like a Kane to me. Am I wrong?

[JoshV 20]

You are correct sir.

[Draper3 0]

It looks more like a landeskog curve. Just hoping monkey didn't screw up on the picture because the specs match up to the Kane as well.

[JoshV 20]

No, we didn't mess it up. I can confirm the blade chart is correct.

[Draper3 0]

No, we didn't mess it up. I can confirm the blade chart is correct.

Awesome thanks!!!

[JoshV 20]

Any time.
And just to confirm for everyone else, all the other X patterns match up very well to Bauer patterns.

[DEATHTRON 19]

Is STX making these in a factory they own, or are they using an OEM? Any idea if they are compression molded or bladder molded?

Zach

[Gefiltefish 9]

Any time.

And just to confirm for everyone else, all the other X patterns match up very well to Bauer patterns.

Yikes, didn't need to see that! I love the P46/Landeskog curve. STX cloning that *may* force me into trying one...

[Buzz_LightBeer 968]

I've just found out that the STX I'd been using was a cosmetic sample and not the final product. I've edited my comments, so please disregard my earlier statements.

I'm awaiting a final productso I can get a true feel for it.

I feel shame.

[AIREAYE 248]

Why? It's not your fault. If anything, it might even be their mistake in sending you the wrong product.

[Buzz_LightBeer 968]

It was a miscommunication between both parties. I'm not comfortable with misinformation getting out in the open, especially when I was the cause of it.

[MrData 93]

Hockey Monkey has the sticks listed. $260

http://www.hockeymonkey.com/onepiecesticks-stx-sr.html

Wow, they really did rip off Easton's stick design. RS2 and Mako II. Pretty sad. I mean, they could've put a bit of effort into it to come up with original designs.

[AIREAYE 248]

Yeah honestly.

[JR Boucicaut 3789]

http://www.modsquadhockey.com/forums/index.php/topic/65875-2014-stx-hockey-catalogue/

Catalogue is now up.

[roar111 1]

Wow, they really did rip off Easton's stick design. RS2 and Mako II. Pretty sad. I mean, they could've put a bit of effort into it to come up with original designs.

Glad I'm not the only one who thought that. I was about to say similarly and brace myself for a barrage, but anyways. The catalogue doesn't have lower price-point sticks, anyone know if STX plans to roll some out in the future or is this just them testing the waters, to put it that way?

[JR Boucicaut 3789]

Just got a Surgeon 75 in the X9...wow.

Pleasantly surprised - really liking the whip in the shaft and the blade. Fired off about 50 shots in our demo booth after store closing.

[thejackal 46]

got mine today as well. great balance and very good finishing quality. pretty curious about the blade. it's very thin and has some give when I bend it with my hand (it's still very stiff overall, though). seems like having the blade flex with the shaft is the next big thing in terms of OPS design, so looking forward to shooting some pucks with it.