asgoodasdead 74 Report post Posted November 12, 2019 i try not to spend over $100 on a stick and i always score more goals and get more assists than the guys playing with $300 sticks lol but its beer league so 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sniper9 529 Report post Posted November 12, 2019 1 hour ago, asgoodasdead said: i try not to spend over $100 on a stick and i always score more goals and get more assists than the guys playing with $300 sticks lol but its beer league so It's whatever you're comfortable with. When ops first came out they were equivalent to prob the mid range ones now at best. Back then we thought they were (and they were at the time) the best. Now some won't even think about using a similar spec stick. I see it kind of like being spoiled. Better not to try out a stick that's the next best thing and 300+ bucks if what you have now works. Because it'll just mess you up psychologically lol. But it's also a marketing thing where new models come out every year or so. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
asgoodasdead 74 Report post Posted November 12, 2019 100% psychology. and usually the guys spending top dollar on equipment thinking it'll make them better that I play with are ankle benders that need to spend that money on skating lessons instead lol 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IPv6Freely 2092 Report post Posted November 12, 2019 2 hours ago, Sniper9 said: I see it kind of like being spoiled. Better not to try out a stick that's the next best thing and 300+ bucks if what you have now works. Because it'll just mess you up psychologically lol. But it's also a marketing thing where new models come out every year or so. Part of me would prefer to remain completely ignorant to how the top end sticks play, just to keep my bank account in the green.... 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sniper9 529 Report post Posted November 12, 2019 3 hours ago, asgoodasdead said: 100% psychology. and usually the guys spending top dollar on equipment thinking it'll make them better that I play with are ankle benders that need to spend that money on skating lessons instead lol I stocked up on the ek365s bc I love the weight and how I shoot with it. And the fact I got them for about 100 cdn each. I'd never spend more than 160ish cdn on a stick. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
asgoodasdead 74 Report post Posted November 12, 2019 I've been playing with a completely dead stick for like 2-3 months waiting for it to break while I have a brand new one sitting at home. still scoring with it, so 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jared9356 39 Report post Posted November 13, 2019 https://imgur.com/gallery/d8UMVB6 E700? Now that’s a name I have not heard in a looooong time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JGraz15 53 Report post Posted November 14, 2019 Ultra Sonic?? 😳🤔 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lennyboi 9 Report post Posted November 15, 2019 You can now go to MyBauer sticks and choose a black colour option which will make your stick look like Kucherov’s paint job. Available on all 4 stick options (Vapor, Supreme, Nexus, ProCustom). 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
215BroadStBullies610 435 Report post Posted November 16, 2019 On 11/13/2019 at 8:23 PM, JGraz15 said: Ultra Sonic?? 😳🤔 Just saw the skates on Instagram. Not my favorite Bauer design. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sniper9 529 Report post Posted November 16, 2019 On 8/12/2019 at 3:44 PM, Buzz_LightBeer said: Inno made, it couldn’t be anything but good. 🤣 Imo they look like garbage. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutters 218 Report post Posted December 8, 2019 True AX9 goalie stick in this vid Matthews using a STX HPR2 last night Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oilers97 20 Report post Posted December 8, 2019 https://imgur.com/gallery/7uim6m5 im shocked that pro players wouldn’t be using the top of the line elbow pads. Aho looks to have S190 elbows. Is this common? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IPv6Freely 2092 Report post Posted December 8, 2019 2 hours ago, Oilers97 said: https://imgur.com/gallery/7uim6m5 im shocked that pro players wouldn’t be using the top of the line elbow pads. Aho looks to have S190 elbows. Is this common? Probably a guy who likes less bulk. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EBondo 233 Report post Posted December 8, 2019 2 hours ago, Oilers97 said: https://imgur.com/gallery/7uim6m5 im shocked that pro players wouldn’t be using the top of the line elbow pads. Aho looks to have S190 elbows. Is this common? Best believe if I was in the show, I'd try to find a way to still be using my now 20-year old Jofa's, which are anything but top of the line. I can't stand modern elbow pads. They're so bulky and restrictive. If I HAD to pick a modern elbow pad? Give me the FT370's. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IPv6Freely 2092 Report post Posted December 8, 2019 6 hours ago, nutters said: True AX9 goalie stick in this vid Matthews using a STX HPR2 last night After that performance he should stick with it. He’s been bouncing all over the place with sticks for months. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oilers97 20 Report post Posted December 8, 2019 47 minutes ago, EBondo said: Best believe if I was in the show, I'd try to find a way to still be using my now 20-year old Jofa's, which are anything but top of the line. I can't stand modern elbow pads. They're so bulky and restrictive. If I HAD to pick a modern elbow pad? Give me the FT370's. True. I know tons of players use Jofa/RBK which I thought was pro spec. Just old gear they have become accustomed to. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BenBreeg 493 Report post Posted December 9, 2019 6 hours ago, Oilers97 said: https://imgur.com/gallery/7uim6m5 im shocked that pro players wouldn’t be using the top of the line elbow pads. Aho looks to have S190 elbows. Is this common? Ever see Crosby’s stuff? Old and practically falling apart. On Spittin’ Chicklets I think he said his jock is the same since juniors, which if actually kind of gross but to each their own. During I think the last All-Star game they showed him getting dressed and you could see the repairs on his elbows and shoulder pads which looked to be ancient. He said he hates to change gear. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutters 218 Report post Posted December 17, 2019 Probably the best guy to debut your new stick in the show 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutters 218 Report post Posted December 18, 2019 CCM should slow it down with the releases... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hills 712 Report post Posted December 18, 2019 17 minutes ago, nutters said: CCM should slow it down with the releases... Just wait until they catch up with Bauer's decision and they will spread them out... Then they will change the names of their top end products to something unique to differentiate from the other brands that added "Pro" to their lines. 😆 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oilers97 20 Report post Posted December 18, 2019 I agree... this is getting ridiculous. The FT2 was just released and now there’s FT3... like really? I thought Burns always used a super fast... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ParabolicActivity 48 Report post Posted December 19, 2019 Well it could be a wrap. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
getthekidthepuck 32 Report post Posted December 19, 2019 On 11/12/2019 at 2:09 PM, asgoodasdead said: 100% psychology. and usually the guys spending top dollar on equipment thinking it'll make them better that I play with are ankle benders that need to spend that money on skating lessons instead lol Bro where did you play Pro? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nutters 218 Report post Posted December 19, 2019 Freddy in a full 3S Pro/Sonic Boom set 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites