SL

[Langenbrunner15 0]

Crap, how much less are they for int. and jr. sticks??

[A_Steeves12 0]

sherwood didnt you get a int. sl?

[sherwood21 0]

Yea it is an int, the ones in Edmonton at United are like 239 or 249 so a little cheaper, not life threateningly but a little bit. I think that Jr's are like 200ish...not sure. Maybe Dangles can correct that for me he was at Chevy's this weekend.

[mmcc721 0]

how durable does the actaul stick and blade feel?

with synergys i ahd a lot of problems with the blade getting really weak.

did easton do anythign to change that problem

[sherwood21 0]

Blade is good, I am not a huge gigantic stick breaking kinda guy, I only break shaft/blade combos for some reason, but the blade is hot, as in solid and very stiff. I would honestly liken the feel with this stick to a decent-mediocre wood stick.

[Chadd 916]

how durable does the actaul stick and blade feel?

with synergys i ahd a lot of problems with the blade getting really weak.

did easton do anythign to change that problem

Not a durable blade, less than average feel. Typical synergy to me.

[Gongshow11 1]

i dont know chadd

ive been using the SL for 2 months now, blade is still durable as hell, no cracks or chips and the feel is fine to me, actually i prefer the feel to reg. synergy and si core. and my SL is a warranty replacement too

[Modo9 0]

I've used my SL in two games now and I have to say I like it much better than the Stealth--Much Better. The blade is stiffer and the balance of the SL is unbelievable. The SL reminds me very much of my first experience with an XN10. The stick is very blade light, again amazing balance, and the SL has phenomenal XN10-like pop on shots. I'm actually glad the SL is cheaper than the Stealth because I think it is all-around a much better stick. The feel on the SL could be a touch better. IMO Easton definitely got it right. I would easily rank the SL as one of the Top 3 sticks I've used.

[cougarscaptain87 12]

The black of the stick with the black of the puck suposedly creates an optical illusion in the eyes of a goalie, but I bet if you ask any goalie, they'd tell you it doesnt do anything. Also if you do it and then tape your blade with white tape you defeat the purpose of "hiding the puck."

Also if you do it and then tape your blade with white tape you defeat the purpose of "hiding the puck."

i disagree with that because i spray paint the bottom of my sticks now, and my friend who is a goalie says that if you use white tape, it makes it look like there is 2 pucks after you shoot

[jimmy 194]

The black of the stick with the black of the puck suposedly creates an optical illusion in the eyes of a goalie, but I bet if you ask any goalie, they'd tell you it doesnt do anything. Also if you do it and then tape your blade with white tape you defeat the purpose of "hiding the puck."

Correct, it doesn't hide squat! Can see the puck just as easy as if on white tape, no difference. To me anyway. IMO, it's urban legend. :-)

[Cavs019 710]

I agree with modo on that, I decided to keep it after further use, the stick is absolutely phenominal. Puck explodes off the face, and the stick has an incredible feel for such a stiff blade. If you think the SL has no feel then you either A. Don't like composite sticks to begin with, or B. need to invest in a few more puckhandling camps. As far as OPS's go its the best thing available given you can get one in a suitable curve and flex.

[sherwood21 0]

I agree with modo on that, I decided to keep it after further use, the stick is absolutely phenominal. Puck explodes off the face, and the stick has an incredible feel for such a stiff blade. If you think the SL has no feel then you either A. Don't like composite sticks to begin with, or B. need to invest in a few more puckhandling camps. As far as OPS's go its the best thing available given you can get one in a suitable curve and flex.

My thoughts exactly. Best stick I have ever used, and that is one long list.

[Langenbrunner15 0]

I gotta get one of the SL. To much great stuff to hear!

[kovalchuk71 212]

the Adrenalines gonna blow it out of the water ;)

[Fire0nIce228 1]

the SL in a Drury curve owns...

[Cavs019 710]

the Adrenalines gonna blow it out of the water ;)

If you like playing with a log perhaps.

[rh_joel 0]

Log? How do you get that out of an Adrenaline?

The Adrenaline is a far superior stick in most categories. I've never used stick with a better feel, or one that has kept up in near brand new condition after over a month of play-offs. Even though its not the lightest stick you can't go bashing it for weight 435g (personally weighed).

The only things the SL has on the Adrenaline are looks and weight.

[Cavs019 710]

Thats the beauty of personal preference.

[Gongshow11 1]

just thought id let u in on something

i have a modano and a forsberg SL. I never used the forsberg but the modano one chips like hell, but kids on my team with the forsberg have had slight chipping.

i have a feeling that the modano labeled ones are not paint finished, ie they had those ready before the SLs were shippe dcuz u wont see a modano SL in stores

[kovalchuk71 212]

im really liking my adrenaline....Something was screwed with yours cavs....

[Cavs019 710]

Or maybe not? People really like the XN10, I hated every single one i picked up. PP is PP, end of story.

[sherwood21 0]

yglod, I saw a Modano SL in stores the day that I bought mine. Found it weird since he was off of Easton's 'team.' On my SL, all the paint is off already after 5 ice times (off season now until spring hockey) but it doesn't matter to me..this stick is insane.

Getting ready to spraypaint it tomorrow, since I heard that painting your stick voids the warranty.

[Langenbrunner15 0]

Getting ready to spraypaint it tomorrow, since I heard that painting your stick voids the warranty.

why would u sparypaint it if it voids the warranty??

[sherwood21 0]

Because I bought that bad boy a month ago today, and it is as of today off of warranty.

[Cavs019 710]

Someone who doesn't take advantage of eastons warantee dept??? Preposterous!!!