Many decisions go into choosing a hockey stick- kick point, curve pattern, style of play and brand among others. But most experts would agree the most import decision is choosing the proper flex A stick that is too flexible can lead to less accurate shots while a stick that is too stiff can detract from…
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While it seems every hockey stick company is offering a multiple flex/height line of sticks for younger players, the simple truth is Raven Hockey is still the only company making stick ONLY for kids. From day 1 the Raven philosophy has simple- All Hockey Players should be using a stick with a Flex Rating that equals…
With the latest iteration of CCM's most versatile performance stick, they didn't set out to reinvent the wheel. Rather, they made improvements to the shaft and blade, while staying true to what made the FT1 so popular. The first improvement was to the shaft. The new R-Shape Geometry features rounder corners, concave…
When looking at the new Bauer Vapor FlyLite hockey stick, the feature that jumps out most is the new XE Elliptical Taper. Based off the infamous Easton Elliptical taper, this new taper is narrower and oval shaped. This unique shape helps stabilize the lower portion of the stick and blade helping to…
If you asked most goalies what mask was the best combination of fit, protection and value, most would tell you the Bauer NME 8 (and the NME 7 before that). With that in mind, Bauer introduced the new NME IX with a focus on improving areas of comfort, fit and protection. Most of the focus…
When Bauer released the original Re-Akt hockey helmet it was groundbreaking on many levels, particularly in how it addressed rotational, as well as linear impact. On top of that, it also checked the boxes for "mirror test" and comfort factor. The only minor complaint was it tended to fit a certain head shape. With the…
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While the current generation of composite hockey sticks perform at a level previously unheard of, it's been a while since we've seen anything totally unique. Then along comes TOVI Hockey. These aren't just different, they're radically different. And it all starts with the DiamondAire Blade The DiamondAire BLADE has an intricate, carbon fiber compression molding…
The Warrior limited release Fantom QRE stick is here, then gone! The 360 grams Fantom offers these unique features- Enigma Carbon- 25K flat weave carbon is the lightest and most dynamic ever used on a Warrior stick True 1 Shadow Feel- Lightest, strongest true 1-piece construction to date creates enhanced balance, control and response Edge…
Bauer Vapor 2X Pro Leg PadsReach a new level of speed on the ice. The new C.O.R.T.E.C.H ST skin is improved for better slide, durability and faster rebounds. And the Dynamic Flex core gives the pads a flexible feel above and below the knee. Supreme vs. Vapor Goalie Pads: Supreme pads feature a single break…