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STX Stallion 600 stick

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As background, been using the STX Stallion 500 for the past months. Tried the stick on a lark, based on their long history of manufacturing sticks for others, plus their terrific reputation for 1st tier Lacrosse equipment. Very satisfied with the weight, balance, passing and receiving of the 500. The shot performance by the shaft/blade combo has been impressively sharp and consistently accurate. Mostly hard snaps and wrists, with some harder full slaps. Even though described as a mid-flex shaft, the release point is pretty quick & responsive. Not at all like other so-called mid-flex, high visibility brands. Overall, it's proven to be a very comfortable, accurate & powerful tool.

Now need another stick. Considering a (now deeply discounted) repeat of the STX Stallion 500, or a revamped Stallion 600. As far as I have read, the 600 has incorporated a lower kick shaft taper, missing from the original 500 and a modified blade structure for additional stiffness. Not quite sure of other modifications.

As usual, it's virtually impossible to make an informed choice, without actually playing with a stick. To be fair, as we all know, in the store just about every stick looks and feels pretty darn good, from all manufacturers. Naturally, all the advertising, marketing and so-called "reviews" (other than on this fine, unbiased site) describe the newest creations as the best ever conceived in the history of hockey. Whereas, we are supposed to believe that all their prior offerings, were seriously lacking in every conceivable way?

Without the chance to play with a buddy's stick, you are generally limited to a comparison of heavier v lighter, the choice of available lies & curves, some very minor graphic influence, and experience with a particular brand's prior products. But, of course, it is completely impossible to "guess" how this weapon will actually perform for you.

Therefore, seriously hoping that some MSH member has been fortunate to have some on ice experience with the new STX Stallion 600? This comparative info would be especially helpful, if you have played with both the 500 & 600.

Appreciate sharing any info or guidance that's out there.

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STX wasn't making hockey sticks for anyone else. In fact, the Stallion 500 was produced by another company in the industry. Production was moved elsewhere for the Stallion 600. I was hoping to use one at Summer Jam but they only had a couple samples of the 600 and they got snapped up quickly. Hopefully the members that used them will post their opinions on the sticks. I was disappointed in the limited number of curves on the 600, the lack of heel curves is frustrating.

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Yeah, I think you are thinking of True which manufactured sticks for others and has also recently released their own branded sticks.

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