bl4 39 Report post Posted September 8, 2018 Has anyone tried a Verbero OPS (https://www.verbero.com/collections/sticks#sticks-6553)? If so, any thoughts/reactions? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stick9 896 Report post Posted September 8, 2018 I know a guy who had a Cypress. He was on his third one when he finally gave up. The first one broke the first time he used it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bl4 39 Report post Posted September 9, 2018 I remain skeptical, but I couldn't resist trying one at a sale price. I'll post my reactions once I get it and try it out. Here's hoping it lasts more than one skate... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hills 717 Report post Posted September 10, 2018 There should be a review on the older sticks here. It was light, but had poor puck feel and balance and was like most cheap non-brand sticks. Even at $60 I wouldn't buy one. Maybe for the Mercury but not the older ones. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bl4 39 Report post Posted September 25, 2018 I picked up a couple of Cypresses on sale - one v92 and one v28, both 95 flex. I haven't tried them out yet, but they're light, feel reasonably well-balanced, and are about what I'd expect flex wise. To my eye, the 92 looks like it starts a bit deeper in the heel then a Backstrom/some other clones. I will note that the grip/finish seems a bit weird. One of the sticks had a very tacky grip, almost as though some adhesive had been left on it. The other was way less tacky, but still a little "stickier" than I generally like my grip. We'll see how they do on the ice... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
