CCM 40K Ribcor Stick

[Gummer12 134]

Pre-Orders now being taken, so have at it boys.

*Legal disclaimer* There are still going to be some things that we currently can't discuss until we get the green light.

[Mario123 2]

Umm, so we can't talk about the stick? Lol

[Gummer12 134]

Yes, you can talk all you want about the stick. But keep the discussions on that aspect only.

[IPv6Freely 2083]

Icewarehouse just sent out a video review of it. I'd link to it but I'm not sure if that would be okay. It's right on their homepage though for anyone who wants to have a look.

[JR Boucicaut 3759]

Stick discussion is fine.

It's the branding strategy that we are holding off on.

[joegruber25 5]

now that I am "able" to talk about this...does the availability in the blades count as branding strategy?

[Gummer12 134]

no

[joegruber25 5]

alright, does anyone know why some websites have it in just ccm blade patterns, but others just in reebok. Pretty sure only one I've seen with both is icewarehouse

[Mario123 2]

Any big improvement on this stick over the original Ribcor?

Seems pretty close.

[JR Boucicaut 3759]

The patterns are the same that are on the original Ribcor.

alright, does anyone know why some websites have it in just ccm blade patterns, but others just in reebok. Pretty sure only one I've seen with both is icewarehouse

[joegruber25 5]

On major improvements-technora seems like a step up from Bauer's elast tech and I'd love to know the C.O.R. on the blade and why it doesn't have the freak channels :p but the ribs tech is also upgraded

And on the blades, like I said icewarehouse has ccm blades and purehockey even has some ccm blade options but besides that you're right its all Reebok.

As you can tell I really really want this stick

[Cosmic 178]

I too want the RBZ blade on a Ribcor shaft.

[lovejotd 1]

Does anyone know the differences between 28k, 30k and 40k?

[Hooah4 12]

see last year's ribcor (40k), 25k (30k), and 24k (28k) with some tweaks to the tech and they now say CCM powered by reebok.

It's all part of brand consolidation, etc..

[AIREAYE 248]

Icewarehouse has some great product videos for those. Just google it man.

[lovejotd 1]

It looks like they both have the same blade, as far as construction, can anyone confirm that?

Icewarehouse has some great product videos for those. Just google it man.

I read all the specs on there, and watched all the videos, sometimes its hard to tell what is branding BS and what is real tho...

the only difference I can find is the Technora Aramid Fiber Reinforcement....

[orion2284 7]

Picked one of these up yesterday, and used it in a stick and puck, and later in a pick up game (lot of hockey yesterday). First impressions: Its slightly more blade heavy than the original ribcor. I suspect this is due to stiffening up the blade and potentially the technora. That throws the sweet balance of the original ribcor off a bit. Also, it plays a bit stiffer than the reebok ribcor. I was comparing it to a fairly new reebok with the exact same specs. I do like the stiffer blade, and its noticeable on snapshots and one timers, but wish it carried over the balance and flex from the original ribcor.

Summed up:

Pluses: slightly better feel, better on snapshots/one timers

Minuses: More blade heavy, plays stiffer

[AIREAYE 248]

I actually think it's lighter and better balanced than the original Ribcor, when comparing them both brand new in my store several times.

[orion2284 7]

Hmmm that's weird. I have two of the original ribcor's at my house and I've compared the CCM to a few times, with the same thoughts. My perceptions may be affected by the fact that I cut about 3" off the end...

[All Flash 49]

Would say I agree with Orion, the CCM RIBCOR seems blade heavy compared to the original. Are either sticks a true OPS?

[orion2284 7]

So, I did a blind test and had a friend hand me both the original ribcor and the CCM and I tried to guess which was which. Bottom line, I got it right 3 out of 5 times, so the perceived differences in balance are minuscule. Both sticks have the same exact specs and are taped the same way. I think my brain is trying to play tricks on me...

I played with it again last night...unfortunately it was a very defensive game, and my team wasn't in the passing mood (IOW, not in the winning mood). After three skates with it, I'd say its at least as good as the original ribcor, if not better. I am going to do a more thourough side by side comparison at my next stick time to compare them across the spectrum of wrist, snap, slap shots, one timers, passing etc...

I may bring in my Tacks stick and see what the difference is between the two offerings.

Did I mention I'm a stick whore?

[MINIGREEK 11]

So, I did a blind test and had a friend hand me both the original ribcor and the CCM and I tried to guess which was which. Bottom line, I got it right 3 out of 5 times, so the perceived differences in balance are minuscule. Both sticks have the same exact specs and are taped the same way. I think my brain is trying to play tricks on me...

I played with it again last night...unfortunately it was a very defensive game, and my team wasn't in the passing mood (IOW, not in the winning mood). After three skates with it, I'd say its at least as good as the original ribcor, if not better. I am going to do a more thourough side by side comparison at my next stick time to compare them across the spectrum of wrist, snap, slap shots, one timers, passing etc...

I may bring in my Tacks stick and see what the difference is between the two offerings.

Did I mention I'm a stick whore?

I think everyone on this forum is a stick whore. I know I can't get enough of them, but wifey has about had it with my stick whoreish ways....

[B1scu1t 15]

I hadn't played hockey in 12 years until I got back into the game in August. I am partial to the Sherwood sticks as I always used their blades in my last playing carnation. But I fear if I had just a little more money I would be a stick whore. I want to try out every stick out there. And by try out, I mean buy.