Ogie Oglethorpe 14 Report post Posted December 10, 2004 I tried to find the old thread for this, but I used to find this amusing so after looking through the search and not finding it, I figured I'd just start a new one.OK, so the deal (for those not familiar) is that if you find something of "questionable" nature or not, you list it hear and we sort of debate whether or not the person selling it is an idiot or not (or, perhaps, an unreputable person).FOR INSTANCE: someone once list a Game Used Mike Modano stick (saying it was used by the Stars player himself). Only problem? It was a right hand shot. Stuff like that. Usually, they're just not knowledgable sellers, who try to pull themselves off as experts when they clearly don't know anything about the product.SO, first up: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...7119322831&rd=1Now, response rubbers (back in the day) used to way something like 500 grams. HOWEVER, according to that listing, this senior length, Response Rubber only weights 285 grams..... anyone here a believer? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Briggy 0 Report post Posted December 10, 2004 I dont believ that at all. I would think it was an error on his behalf. I think the rubber itself weights about 285 grams. I think somone from this board should get it and see if the weight is true. ;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ogie Oglethorpe 14 Report post Posted December 10, 2004 What's the lightest OFFICIAL weight these days, 385 - 395 grams? So, doesn't it seem likely that there would have been a big deal made if there WERE a 285 gram stick?Regardless, according to Louisville's website, the rubber weighs 500 grams: http://www.tpshockey.com/display_product.asp?product_id=57Gotta wonder what they'd do to cut 40% of it's weight..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim A 4 Report post Posted December 10, 2004 likely printed a shaft spec instead of the OPS spec... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted December 10, 2004 likely printed a shaft spec instead of the OPS spec... The shaft is over 300 grams and the OPS is 495 from what I recall. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bauer_freAK 0 Report post Posted December 10, 2004 isn´t it the SMU Response from THG?http://www.hockeymonkey.com/tps-responserubber-smu-sr.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ogie Oglethorpe 14 Report post Posted December 10, 2004 THG is a group of online hockey places (such as 1800faceoff, Peranis, HockeyMonkey, etc) that buy in bulk to save on prices as well as as a group they custom order certain items built to their specifications (think high end amatuer equipment at a good cost).The THG Rubber response is nothing other than that (the normal rubber customized to some specs of their own design) , but still, no way an entire TPS Rubber ops is 285 grams (it's not like the other rubber shaft, the Responce Rubber has a thick layer of vulcanized rubber adhered to the outside of the shaft).The Louisville Response Rubber can be found on their website at: http://www.tpshockey.com/display_product.asp?product_id=57To put it in perspective - what's the lightest blade these days? 150 grams? The entire length of the shaft (plug included) would then have to be 135 grams (weighing even less than the blade). No, clearly something is amiss. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ogie Oglethorpe 14 Report post Posted December 11, 2004 OK, not an idiot, because the maker of this stick knows exactly what they're doing, but MAN, what a rip off: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...7120817082&rd=1Note how the MaXX Enegery looks JUST like a Synnergy (especially the Energy symbol). One could probably even make an argument about the XX being like a Vapor, but I think Maxx came out before that.....Still, total clone/knock-off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted December 11, 2004 isn´t it the SMU Response from THG?http://www.hockeymonkey.com/tps-responserubber-smu-sr.html The Coffey and Modano curves were not standard on the rubber response and were only available from THG retailers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jbone 0 Report post Posted December 12, 2004 OK, not an idiot, because the maker of this stick knows exactly what they're doing, but MAN, what a rip off: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...7120817082&rd=1Note how the MaXX Enegery looks JUST like a Synnergy (especially the Energy symbol). One could probably even make an argument about the XX being like a Vapor, but I think Maxx came out before that.....Still, total clone/knock-off. http://www.modsquadhockey.com/index.php?sh...ic=5963&hl=maxx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3802 Report post Posted December 12, 2004 isn´t it the SMU Response from THG?http://www.hockeymonkey.com/tps-responserubber-smu-sr.html The Coffey and Modano curves were not standard on the rubber response and were only available from THG retailers. They are available to retailers. They are just not in the catalogue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ogie Oglethorpe 14 Report post Posted December 12, 2004 OK, not an idiot, because the maker of this stick knows exactly what they're doing, but MAN, what a rip off: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...7120817082&rd=1Note how the MaXX Enegery looks JUST like a Synnergy (especially the Energy symbol). One could probably even make an argument about the XX being like a Vapor, but I think Maxx came out before that.....Still, total clone/knock-off. http://www.modsquadhockey.com/index.php?sh...ic=5963&hl=maxx Hehehe.... I guess I wasn't the only one who noticed the similarities... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kovalchuk71 212 Report post Posted December 12, 2004 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...7119853149&rd=1"This is made of Graphite/Fiberglass/Aspen, there is NO WOOD"LOL, What a pinhead Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LetsGoWings13 0 Report post Posted December 13, 2004 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...7119853149&rd=1"This is made of Graphite/Fiberglass/Aspen, there is NO WOOD"LOL, What a pinhead wow whatta douche lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ogie Oglethorpe 14 Report post Posted December 13, 2004 YES, IT'S OFFICIAL - WE HAVE AN IDIOT!I also like the ones that call a regular wood stick a one piece. Well, yeah, I guess it's a one piece, but they're clearly missing the point of what players call an OPS. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan_The_Man_16 0 Report post Posted December 13, 2004 ACTUALLY, that is a OPS. It was just never released. Buzz has one or 2 of them. Very interesting stick, I was gunna buy one but I didn't have the cash at the time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kovalchuk71 212 Report post Posted December 13, 2004 I know that there was a quest 1 OPS, but just what he says makes it funny.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
koivulchuk 1 Report post Posted December 18, 2004 Wellmack, how bout now? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mack 44 Report post Posted December 18, 2004 All right, so that's just a crappy link. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ogie Oglethorpe 14 Report post Posted January 3, 2005 HEY! This is just like a Modano/Yzerman/Sakic curve....http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...7124555406&rd=1(um, despite the fact that those 3 are not similar - and none look that close to the G21) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
koivulchuk 1 Report post Posted March 14, 2005 it's been a while...but here we go...http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...ssPageName=WDVW Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryno 0 Report post Posted March 14, 2005 it's been a while...but here we go...http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...ssPageName=WDVW Wow, what a bargain. ;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ogie Oglethorpe 14 Report post Posted March 14, 2005 Shoot, man, those Hespeller Pro-Lites go for about $30 new at my LHS, you can buy a broken synnergy shaft for $20-30.... this dude needs a reality check.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A_Steeves12 0 Report post Posted March 14, 2005 LOL man if some1 buys those they should be shot.the rubber response's that are marked as 285 grams may be that. my friend got a normal response from that guy and it was marked as 285g and im pritty sure its around there it was lighter then my prostock synergy and my r2 set up Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Next Sakic 0 Report post Posted March 14, 2005 but at least there is free shipping... ;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
