JAY4114 6 Report post Posted March 30, 2022 (edited) What are the differences between dampened and stiff blade feels? Also do these impact durability in any way such as the blade chipping? Edited March 30, 2022 by JAY4114 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VegasHockey 1280 Report post Posted March 30, 2022 55 minutes ago, JAY4114 said: What are the differences between dampened and stiff blade feels? Also do these impact durability in any way? Stiffed blades have less foam and more carbon. They are usually lighter and have more pop and less flex. Many people feel that a softer blade or blade with more foam has better feel. Softer blades will typically have less durability than stiffer blades as the blade will eventually start to feel "dead". 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaptainCharisma 25 Report post Posted March 30, 2022 1 hour ago, JAY4114 said: What are the differences between dampened and stiff blade feels? Also do these impact durability in any way such as the blade chipping? I prefer slightly dampened blades. I find they are better for catching hard passes where for stiff blades you need cradle the puck as it comes in to prevent it from bouncing/trampolining off. I also like the feel of the dampened blades for heavier loaded shots. One of the pros for stiff blades is that you can feel exactly where the puck is on the blade (heel/toe) as you're stickhandling. And love the pop they get for quick release shots. CCM super tacks and Bauer Vapor are the stiffest blades I've ever tried. Bauer supreme is the most dampened blade on the market I believe. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
caveman27 208 Report post Posted March 30, 2022 2 hours ago, PBH said: Stiffed blades have less foam and more carbon. They are usually lighter and have more pop and less flex. Many people feel that a softer blade or blade with more foam has better feel. Softer blades will typically have less durability than stiffer blades as the blade will eventually start to feel "dead". I was thinking of skate blades and thought "Who is putting foam in skate blades?"🤣 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
start_today 770 Report post Posted April 1, 2022 On 3/30/2022 at 12:36 PM, caveman27 said: I was thinking of skate blades and thought "Who is putting foam in skate blades?"🤣 Uh, you don’t use spray insulation on your steel to dampen vibrations and get better power transfer? Dusty. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shoot_the_goalie 281 Report post Posted April 6, 2022 I love the feel of stiff blades. I like that I can feel exactly where the puck is on my blade without having to look. Stiff blades are way more responsive. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VegasHockey 1280 Report post Posted April 6, 2022 5 minutes ago, shoot_the_goalie said: I love the feel of stiff blades. I like that I can feel exactly where the puck is on my blade without having to look. Stiff blades are way more responsive. I like a soft heel and a stiff mid/toe. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
