STX Stallion and Surgeon Opinions

[johndeere506 3]

I went to my LHS to pick up a True A5.2 SBP, and they didn't have the right specs, or in the A4.5 SBP. They tried showing me some other sticks I wasn't interested in, except the Stallion and Surgeon. The matte finish on those is amazing. Its a much less grip and slightly textured feel to it. Does anyone use these? There isn't nearly as much talk about these models as most other brands.

In my hands, a non grip feels more natural and normal than a grip finish. This matte that STX has is just perfect in the hands. Not sure how they play though or anything about them really. 

[ParabolicActivity 48]

The Surgeon shafts and blades are a game changer for me. They aren't for everyone but I love them.

[NiCnoK 61]

10 hours ago, ParabolicActivity said:

The Surgeon shafts and blades are a game changer for me. They aren't for everyone but I love them.

I love them too, but once you get used to them a regular shaft feels wrong. Not a big deal initially, but they never seem to go on sale, and a lot of stores don't stock them. So they can end up being a pricey preference. Best shaft for me tho...

[johndeere506 3]

The shaft dimension is different on the surgeon, but not the stallion. I mostly like the grip texture of the finish on their matte stick. It's like a half grip. Anyone else make one like that?

[johndeere506 3]

Warrior Velvet grip? Is that still made or called something else?

[ParabolicActivity 48]

59 minutes ago, johndeere506 said:

Warrior Velvet grip? Is that still made or called something else?

Very interesting that you brought that up. I just bought two 2011 AK27's from Hockey World with the velvet grip and I am really loving them as back ups. Best stickhandling grip ever. The grip on the STX RX2 and RX2.1 have nearly the exact same feel. Just a touch less velvet and a touch more grip. The RX2.2 has a stickier grip, but its not nearly as sticky as Bauer's grip. I wish they made an X9 curve for the 2.2's

 

HW has the 2011 AK27s at a steep discount right now. My local store has them at two for $110. I am constantly talking myself out of buying two more.