recommendation for a backup stick

[alex3 0]

Hello

I'm currently using a warrior dt 1 Zetterberg 75 flex as my primary stick. I need to grab another stick as a backup and was thinking of trying a stick with a mid kick point. I'm not looking to grab a top of the line stick just so long as I get it in a blade pattern with lie 5 (4 for warrior).

So far, I have been considering the bauer supreme line or the warrior AX line. Are there any other budget sticks to consider? I am open to getting clearance models. I am playing both defense and offense. Thanks for any suggestions.

[bradd94 5]

I would go with the Bauer Supreme One.7 as it is probably the lightest you're going to get for that price point in Bauer. The Stamkos curve is a Lie 5 and you shouldn't have a problem finding it.

I literally know nothing about Warrior so I couldn't help you there. Never used.

[XveritasX 13]

Whenever there is a best value topic for hockey sticks the Sherwood t90 constantly comes up. They can be had for $130. You may want to wait a little bit, in a few weeks many stores will be starting their hockey sales. I know my store has their big one starting next week or so.

[SCOMPL 14]

I recommend getting a two-piece shaft+blade. This way, you can cheaply experiment with different curves during practice/pick-ups, and have an effective backup. If you're set with your blade and lie, I recommend getting the exact stick that you use as your primary.

You can also pick up a pro stock at a discount from MSRP.

[romdj 26]

+1 for the sherwood line, They are really good sticks and for the same price point in any other brand, you'll get fiberglass instead of carbon.

[Zjack38 46]

The original dynasty! It's cheap and good.

[Chadd 916]

I like having a backup stick that is similar, if not identical, to the one I normally use. That way you don't have to change the way you shoot in the middle of a game. There are still some places that have Widows on closeout. Otherwise I would look at a DT or something like that.

[alex3 0]

Thanks for the advice everyone. I will eventually find a stick that is perfect for me and then use the same stick as a backup. However, I am still looking for that perfect stick and have only used low kickpoint sticks for now so I'd like to try a mid kick to harness a bit more power and see if that works for me!

[Chadd 916]

If that's the case, search closeout sticks and buy as close to the high end as you can. Mid level sticks will not perform the same way

[Zjack38 46]

Get the dynasty if you want a good priced midkick stick, and then if you like that enough you can upgrade to the new dynasty ax1, original dynasty is good and the price is amazing

[chippa13 1844]

Let me guess, you like the Dynasty.

[Zjack38 46]

How'd you know? (Sarcasm)

[Souldriver 64]

I wonder who likes their sticks more, me and the dt1 or you and the dynasty.

[alex3 0]

I would go with the Bauer Supreme One.7 as it is probably the lightest you're going to get for that price point in Bauer. The Stamkos curve is a Lie 5 and you shouldn't have a problem finding it.

I literally know nothing about Warrior so I couldn't help you there. Never used.

Thanks for the suggestion. I went to try out a few of the sticks at the store and I think the one.7 was my favorite over the other sticks I tried (AX1, DT2, DT3, One.5 and One.4). I wasn't able to find a AX2 or AX3 in the right flex.

Do you know if there is any real difference between the one.6 and the one.7? They felt the same to me and while I prefer the look of the one.7, I may as well just get the one.6 for $40 cheaper. Totalhockey simply has them 10grams apart in weight and that the one.7 uses "premium" carbon composite instead of "normal."

[Souldriver 64]

If its a backup I would go with the .6 , it probe won't be seeing too much use.

[alex3 0]

If its a backup I would go with the .6 , it probe won't be seeing too much use.

Unless I fall in love with the power of a midkick. Hopefully it lives up to the hype.

[JoSe 1]

Some more info regarding age, type of player and the level youre playing at would be mighty helpful.

Furthermore, coming from someone who's been in the game for a long time, I feel that the brand of the stick and the marketing/design/pricepoint play a smaller part when it comes to you excelling your game, especially if we're talking back ups.

To categorize - if you are a younger player trying to find your fortes in the game; go for a cheaper stick without too much of a flex or curve in order to develop your puck handling and shooting skills. That way you won't be dissapointed or disillusioned when figuring out "who you are" on the ice.

If on the other hand you are a more experienced player - try to sync the flex point, stiffness and curve to your primary stick as much as possible. As far as weight and responsiveness go - you're a hockey player, not a ballerina. You can take the extra weight of a cheaper stick. In fact, it might be good for you, since the lightness and responsiveness of your primary stick will prove better come game time.

To sum up this novel... Go cheaper than brand-whore must-have dudes' recommendations. The player makes the stick, not the other way around.

[alex3 0]

Sorry for the bump - just a final update (I hope). I ended up finding a new AX1 on ebay for $115 shipped which was way too good a deal to pass I think. It is the right flex and the burrows curve seems similar enough to the zetterberg that I'm using.

Thanks for all the help!

[Zjack38 46]

please take note, the burrows curve lifts the puck up a lot, since im just coming from my easton iginla, every time i try to snipe top right, or left i always keep going over the net, a bit more practice should solve my problems.

[Speedz98 15]

Any one have any experience using the Mako M5? I understand it's probably just an ST with just a different paint job but wondering if any one can offer their input and experience using this stick.

Looking to use a cheaper stick for back up and my Mako II is on it's last legs.