TBLfan 25 Report post Posted June 15, 2014 The stick is about an inch short of Eastons(for comparison). Mine came in at 406grams, super light stick...down to 394 grams after I cut it. It has pretty good puck feel and the pucks fly off the blade. The wall thickness of the shaft is rather thin compared to other sticks, I'm hoping that difference doesn't hurt durability. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3801 Report post Posted June 15, 2014 JR, if I'm not mistaken I believe in the past you were st the warrior facilities and mentioned you tested one of the prototype sticks and you were very impressed with it. If you are even allowed to tell us, is the qr1 that stick or have any similarities to it.I didn't test anything.It was the QR1. Keith left it on the rack and I spotted it out. Gotta work up to it. Took me a while to hit 2000 :PHa, I'm running a 4:1 ratio. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sbecks72986 51 Report post Posted June 15, 2014 The stick is about an inch short of Eastons(for comparison). Mine came in at 406grams, super light stick...down to 394 grams after I cut it. It has pretty good puck feel and the pucks fly off the blade. The wall thickness of the shaft is rather thin compared to other sticks, I'm hoping that difference doesn't hurt durability.The QR1 is only 406grams? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBLfan 25 Report post Posted June 15, 2014 The QR1 is only 406grams?That's what mine came in at and it's a grip stick(sticks ship at about 59" long). The grip is rather minimal, doesn't have a ton of coverage and looses it's tackiness extremely quick.Everyone that picked it up commented on how light the stick is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted June 15, 2014 That's what mine came in at and it's a grip stick(sticks ship at about 59" long). The grip is rather minimal, doesn't have a ton of coverage and looses it's tackiness extremely quick.Everyone that picked it up commented on how light the stick is.That's odd, I never even noticed the weight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EBondo 233 Report post Posted June 15, 2014 That's odd, I never even noticed the weight. Same here. Until TBLFan said something, I hadn't even considered it close to a EK15 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBLfan 25 Report post Posted June 16, 2014 ...I also noticed a "big difference" in wall thickness compared to my Mako II(which seems close to standard across the board)...turned out to be about 0.32mm thinner. I notice stuff like that *shrug*Edit: The difference in weight of that same Mako II(with same pattern as QR1), is only a 31 gram difference at the same length plus tape/wax...something worth noting but I don't think you'd be able to tell on the ice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EBondo 233 Report post Posted June 16, 2014 I definitely noticed the thinness of the shaft as well. I feel like it just feels better in my hands.Got its first usage today, didn't take too many shots with it, but from the shots I did take, the blade has a TON of feel. I like the way the grip is on this, hopefully it lasts more than TBL's has. Using a different curve on this (W88, usually a Burrows/Stamkos guy) and I'm also experimenting with a longer stick now, so it'll take a bit of getting used to, along with me trying to break in new skates as well. However, very impressed with the first use. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apes44 7 Report post Posted June 16, 2014 Well I won one on the Warrior VIP but they sent me the wrong handed stick (got a right handed stick and Im a lefty) and wrong flex (not that i'd care if it was at least the correct handedness) but Warrior "cant do anything to rectify the situation" so my two cents on reviewing it, is that its very light and looks nice. Really wish I could have used it. Kinda soured my feelings towards Warrior hockey too... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bolo 10 Report post Posted June 16, 2014 I'm sure there are plenty of people who would love to take that stick off your hands. :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apes44 7 Report post Posted June 16, 2014 I'm sure there are plenty of people who would love to take that stick off your hands. :)Haha, Im sure there would be! Be much better if I could use it though! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tyler Roy 86 Report post Posted June 16, 2014 Why don't you hold on to it and once they come out see if you local shop can exchange it for you? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3801 Report post Posted June 16, 2014 Well I won one on the Warrior VIP but they sent me the wrong handed stick (got a right handed stick and Im a lefty) and wrong flex (not that i'd care if it was at least the correct handedness) but Warrior "cant do anything to rectify the situation" so my two cents on reviewing it, is that its very light and looks nice. Really wish I could have used it. Kinda soured my feelings towards Warrior hockey too...Hand/curve/flex selection was scrollable. I had to catch myself when I chose mine.Since the sticks are early, that's why they can't rectify the situation. They only made a batch for the VIPs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A2rhino 62 Report post Posted June 16, 2014 If you don’t mind, please brief me on what the story is behind this stick that makes it different/better than the DT line. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted June 16, 2014 Hand/curve/flex selection was scrollable. I had to catch myself when I chose mine.Since the sticks are early, that's why they can't rectify the situation. They only made a batch for the VIPs.Unfortunately the selection was pretty limited, especially if you don't like mid curves. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3801 Report post Posted June 16, 2014 I agree but I'm sure they just tried to forecast by offering common curves. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted June 16, 2014 I agree but I'm sure they just tried to forecast by offering common curves.It seems like at least half the players anymore use Sakic/P92 , so it's understandable. It's just frustrating for people like me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apes44 7 Report post Posted June 16, 2014 Hand/curve/flex selection was scrollable. I had to catch myself when I chose mine.Since the sticks are early, that's why they can't rectify the situation. They only made a batch for the VIPs.Hats off to Keith at Warrior though, he found a way to make it right and exchange what they sent, so when I send them the RH one back and get my LH one I'll give it a better review! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bolo 10 Report post Posted June 16, 2014 Pretty awesome of them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3801 Report post Posted June 16, 2014 If you don’t mind, please brief me on what the story is behind this stick that makes it different/better than the DT line. The gist is that they were able to quantify puck release in milliseconds through testing; this is their fastest.That, new materials and a weight of 410g.We will post all of the specs on July 1. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A2rhino 62 Report post Posted June 16, 2014 Very cool.Thanks JR, Look forward to hearing more in time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bolo 10 Report post Posted June 16, 2014 So qr for quick release? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR Boucicaut 3801 Report post Posted June 16, 2014 Yes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markush 12 Report post Posted June 16, 2014 It's really amazing to see how they managed to combine their well balanced stick and puck feeling now also with an unprecedented weight. Realized that during World Champions & Play offs quite a large number of Players already switched to The new QR1. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DEATHTRON 19 Report post Posted June 16, 2014 Except, that weight has been done before. Not trying to rain on that parade, just don't want people thinking that this weight class stick is new. In fact, its almost 10 years ago that the first stick came out at this weight class. It also had a hell of a release.Zach Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
