Jbear 113 Report post Posted July 19, 2022 (edited) I was using the available curves and not loving any of them. Like the 29/92 for general purposes...like the 28 for snappers and clearing my zone...88 does nothing for my style. Then I came across a used LX Pro W02...it's like coming home! I used to use a Lidstrom/ Leetch and I amazed at how much better I am able to do just about everything. So...I do really dig the LX Pro (it's replaced the AS4 Pro as my favorite), but... A) Hockey Monkey is the only place I can find it in a W02. How long will they have them...who knows? I bought two...so far. B) Can't find any other twig with this pattern.. even the ones that list them as being made (True HC5 for example). So...anybody know where the secret stash is? I can always go Prostocksticks.com I suppose. But...I like options and I ain't got many 🤬🤣 Edited July 19, 2022 by Jbear Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flip12 715 Report post Posted July 20, 2022 True calls it HCS (heel curve, square toe). A quick search showed IceWarehouse has Catalyst 9x and 7x and even Catalyst standard blades if you’ve got some old shafts lying around. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jbear 113 Report post Posted July 20, 2022 Yeah...nope...no shafts. Guess short of a change in the market philosophy...I'm sticking with the LX Pro...which fortunately...I LOVE! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buzz_LightBeer 969 Report post Posted July 20, 2022 Those Catalyst are very nice sticks as well, 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flip12 715 Report post Posted July 20, 2022 @Jbear, I thought you said you like options. Loving an endangered curve puts you at the mercy of who continues to produce it multiplied by who continues to stock it. It’s a matter of what you want to prioritise. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jbear 113 Report post Posted July 20, 2022 Options with regard to kp, balance, shaft shape, blade behavior...that sorta stuff. Don't get me wrong...it's a first world problem for sure. As a D-man...being able to jam that square toe against the boards...noice👍🏒🥅🇨🇦😎And for whatever reason...my shots are more accurate and I can sauce for days with this pattern. I can certainly do what I do with something else...hell...I often do, but I just do everything more naturally with the Lids. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flip12 715 Report post Posted July 20, 2022 1 hour ago, Jbear said: Options with regard to kp, balance, shaft shape, blade behavior...that sorta stuff. Don't get me wrong...it's a first world problem for sure. As a D-man...being able to jam that square toe against the boards...noice👍🏒🥅🇨🇦😎And for whatever reason...my shots are more accurate and I can sauce for days with this pattern. I can certainly do what I do with something else...hell...I often do, but I just do everything more naturally with the Lids. I feel ya. When it clicks for you, it's hard to make the little adjustments all the time that you can but don't want to have to with another pattern. It really shaves time off of execution, which isn't going to affect our paychecks, but will have an impact on our enjoyment, which is why we still play. You know what you like. I can support that. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jbear 113 Report post Posted July 20, 2022 Tak n' kitos Bro😎 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
