True A4.5 - Vulcan7905

[JR Boucicaut 3797]

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[Vulcan7905 88]

I'd like to send a Big Thank You to JR, Mod Squad Hockey and True Temper for letting me review this stick.


Product Testing; True Temper A 4.5
Lie: 5
Flex: 75
Grip? : Yes
Curve: MC - I believe this True Temper's Mid Curve as it is similiar to these curves

Bauer - Kane

CCM - Hossa

Reebok - Hedman

Warrior - Zetterberg

Face: Slightly Open
Toe: Round

About Me
370-380 Lbs
5' 11"
30 Year Olds
Have Been Playing for Three Years
I currently play in Rec League and also D and D+ league. I also play at least twice to three times a week.
Position : Wing and Defense

Sticks I have used
Easton V1E (Current)
Miken Zero Limit
Easton S19
Miken MV-Radial (backup)

Opening
As I got home I found the big white box waiting for me. As I picked it up I already said to my self, there is a stick in there? I Was shocked by how light it was. I opened it and pulled it out and was very blown away by how light the stick was. Unwrapped it and took a few pictures before I cut itnto it later on.

Look
I love the way the stick is very subtle. No Graphics popping out at you and the Blue is just a perfect blend in




Feel
I used the stick untapped and uncut and sure it felt awkward at the height I'm not use too, it had a very good puck feel to it and stick handling was awesome and felt so smooth. I also like that it is neither blade heavy nor shaft heavy. It has the perfect balance inbetween the two for a great feel.

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Couple games in with this stick and it surprises me how I want to Poke check with this stick. The feel of poke checking with it is just great and so balanced. I couldn't poke check for anything with the V1E. The stick still fires off rockets where ever I want to put the puck. Quite a few people I have let them fire off a few wristers and they fell in love with it. Price point and the look and feel is what people love about it so far.

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Two more games in over the weekend and I still poke check everything away with this stick. I said it before, but it's so balanced when poke checking. Stick also netted me two goals a few assists. The wrist shots are accurate and pwerful and the curve makes it much easier as I believe it's perfect for me. Passes have been spot on also. Little wear ad tear from people stick lifting and slashing but nothing that huge.

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Another game in and still going strong with this stick. I can really get the flex into it which I love. I keep firing off shots that go right off the goalies glove cause it procudes that heavy of a shot. I also let my buddy borrow it for a little bit and he was amazed by it being a mid level stick for that price. I have gotten quite a few to actually try it and fall in love with it that they ask to use it again which I say "It was only a taste". True hit a grand slam with this mid level stick for the price point and durability.

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Another couple games in and the stick is doing extremely well. Played defense the other night and took a beaitful slap shot from the point, that puck flew off the stick with so much speed and velocicty it was really a site to see. It even went exactly where I aimed it which is saying a lot about this curve for my self.

After the next two games, I will have pictures of it to show how the wear and tear is going.

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I've had a few weeks on and off playing. So here is a month summary.

I used this stick at Summer Jam. I tried the Nexus and Tack stick, and STILL went back to my true. I really feel it is such a great light weight stick at the mid level. I have gotten the sweet spot down on it where I can load up the stick and the shot goes almost where I want it 80% of the time. The other 20% is user error of course. Still poke check like a fiend with it because its so easy to sweep across the ice because of it being so light. I have taken a few slap shots with it as well and it fires them off like nobodies business. There was one game where heel took a brutal slap shot and I heard a loud TING sound. Thought, Crap the stick is broke. Nope. Still took wristers all night without a problem! This stick is a trooper!

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So, after a month of switching back and forth between my EK 15 and True. I have stuck with the true. It's still holding up like a champ after so many slashes and angry moments. I feel as if I can get a better release and aim the puck a lot better with the True than with the Ek 15. I can not wait to see what they release next!