Best mid-kick point sticks

[grnmtnvt 18]

What are some of the best mid-kick point sticks on the market right now? I have a Sherwood T100 that I really like but the curve selection is a little limited. What are some of the other top-end mid-kick sticks on the market? I really like the Tavares and Datsyuk curves, or something similar.

[MrData 93]

The T100 is offered in PP88 Ryan II, which is a P88 Kane clone, which is (if I'm not mistaken) virtually identical to the Tavares. Hell, I'd say Sher-Wood has the best variety of stock retail curves on the market.

Best imo (no particular order): T100, NXG, Nexus 1000.

Ribcor is supposed to be great, but I think it's more low-mid. RBZ doesn't have an engineered kick point, but it's definitely not a low-kick. Pro stock is always an option. Look for FC or SC in Reebok/CCM flex profile codes.

[grnmtnvt 18]

I want to try out a Nexus 1000. I'll have to see if I can find one locally. The RBZ is an interesting options.

I have the PP88 Ryan II and I have a Tavares curve and they are quite different.

[Beflar 55]

Bauer Nexus 1000 hands down mostly cause blade sets it apart. I know the new Bauer Nexus 8000 is due this year so if you time it right you might get the 1000 on sale.

[Furyan 1]

Warrior Dynasty AX1?

[syinx 139]

I adore the Nexus 1000. The V9/V7/V5 aren't bad either.

[sss1987 55]

RBZ flexes from where the lower hand presses on it. I have the RBZ 80..great stick..but mine has chipped paint off quite easily (even from the blade which has been covered in tape! The chip was 1.5" + square that came off!)..i have literally had it for 2 games and 3 training sessions.

[chrisehyoung 14]

I'm using an RBZ 80 as well and love shooting with it. I take mostly wrist and snap shots. When I switched to the RBZ both goalies I play with told me how much harder my shot was and how much quicker it came off the blade. I was using a Sherwood T50 before that.

[sss1987 55]

Yeh i defo love my rbz 80 for shooting. Just a lil upset by the durability (even though its superficial wear and tear).

[chrisehyoung 14]

I've been using mine for about 6 months playing once or twice a week. It has some chipping but nothing major like yours. Just some hack marks at the bottom of the shaft.

[grnmtnvt 18]

I adore the Nexus 1000. The V9/V7/V5 aren't bad either.

Are the Easton V series sticks similar to the RBZ in that they don't have a specific kick point?

[Chadd 916]

RBZ flexes from where the lower hand presses on it. I have the RBZ 80..

I find it really funny to see low/no tech being touted as a feature.

[All Flash 49]

Doh

Beat me to it :D

[xcntracer 2]

I liked the Ai9 and NXG. Great pop, easy to load, relatively durable. Nexus 1000 felt too soft on clappers, heard good things about the AX1 but I thought it's not really mid-kick.

[sss1987 55]

I find it really funny to see low/no tech being touted as a feature.

chadd ii was simply stating where the RBZ flexes from as the OP is interested in mid kick points. Someone mentioned the Easton V series..which are all low kick point sticks..

Not sure how lower kick point sticks are a "high tech" feature to you... as it still takes a similar amount of engineering to get the stick to flex where the designer wants it to. Just saying... i guess not all of us are technically minded haha

[Chadd 916]

... as it still takes a similar amount of engineering to get the stick to flex where the designer wants it to. Just saying... i guess not all of us are technically minded haha

A non-tapered stick with no engineered kick point takes a lot less R&D than one that has a specific kick point in it. The RBZ is roughly equivalent to an Easton Ultralight in terms of shaft technology, the only real "tech" in the stick is in the blade.

[mjpisat 36]

Warrior dynasty ax1 is a good one. I've tried nxg, nexus, v9 (is this mid?), ai9 and like the dynasty best.

[All Flash 49]

Someone can correct me if I'm wrong but this is how I understand it.......and add any I missed

MidKP = Warrior Dynasty AX1, Reebok Ai9, Bauer Nexus

Base the Natural, Sherwood T series, and Miken had the ZL if you can find one.

CCM and Easton being the only companies that don't have a Midkick option on the market.

[grnmtnvt 18]

Ahhh, I didn't know the Ai9 was mid kick stick. You can pick those up at a pretty good price right now. I love the T100 I have. It's been a tank and can't beat the price but the blade selection like I've said isn't the greatest. Not a huge fan of the Stastny or Ryan curves. The PP12 isn't bad but a little on the short side for me.

Someone can correct me if I'm wrong but this is how I understand it.......and add any I missed

MidKP = Warrior Dynasty AX1, Reebok Ai9, Bauer Nexus
Base the Natural, Sherwood T series, and Miken had the ZL if you can find one.

CCM and Easton being the only companies that don't have a Midkick option on the market.

[sss1987 55]

... as it still takes a similar amount of engineering to get the stick to flex where the designer wants it to. Just saying... i guess not all of us are technically minded haha

A non-tapered stick with no engineered kick point takes a lot less R&D than one that has a specific kick point in it. The RBZ is roughly equivalent to an Easton Ultralight in terms of shaft technology, the only real "tech" in the stick is in the blade.

Hey chadd. With the composite materials it still takes a fair amount of r & d to get it to what is required as they still engineer how it flexes from an number of points. It wont be just a matter of making a stick with the same wall thickness the whole way through.

I hope you dont think im arguing or anything. Do you have an engineering background?

[Chadd 916]

Hey chadd. With the composite materials it still takes a fair amount of r & d to get it to what is required as they still engineer how it flexes from an number of points. It wont be just a matter of making a stick with the same wall thickness the whole way through.

I hope you dont think im arguing or anything. Do you have an engineering background?

From what I was told by CCM, it's a straight shaft with no specific kickpoint(s). It was designed to react like a wood stick, not a typical OPS with a taper. I am familiar with the design process, as well as the marketing spin that is used to mislead people.

[grnmtnvt 18]

Way off track, but what does OPS mean?

From what I was told by CCM, it's a straight shaft with no specific kickpoint(s). It was designed to react like a wood stick, not a typical OPS with a taper. I am familiar with the design process, as well as the marketing spin that is used to mislead people.

[Hooah4 12]

Way off track, but what does OPS mean?

One Piece Stick

[thawu 5]

Last time I talked to Michael from Sher-wood, he said T100 will have more patterns hit retail around March I think. I wouldn't have bought a Sher-wood (EK15) until he told me that the new patterns were coming out now. The new PP92 is apparently a lie 5 Bauer P92 pattern which I've looked everywhere for. I would also say that Sher-wood seems to have the most impressive amount of retail patterns now.

[grnmtnvt 18]

Most impressive line now, or coming soon?

Last time I talked to Michael from Sher-wood, he said T100 will have more patterns hit retail around March I think. I wouldn't have bought a Sher-wood (EK15) until he told me that the new patterns were coming out now. The new PP92 is apparently a lie 5 Bauer P92 pattern which I've looked everywhere for. I would also say that Sher-wood seems to have the most impressive amount of retail patterns now.