Easton EQ40 2011 Hockey Stick Review

Easton EQ40 2011 Stick Review

The 2011 Easton EQ40 hockey stick offers a great advanced level of performance with an excellent balance point for an unbelievable feel. The EQ line has replaced the Easton SE stick line, building off the same performance features that SE sticks have been known for but now making some of those features visible.

The 2011 Easton EQ stick line features the Focus Weight Technology™ to offer the ultimate feel and puck control.

Focus Weight Technology™ concentrates materials in the heel of the blade to aid in puck control by helping keep the puck on the blade and control tough passes. The weighted heel also delivers more power and velocity making your shot unstoppable. Easton has made the weight in heel visible on the new EQ sticks. The EQ40 stick features the 10 grams visible weight in the heel.

The EQ40 hockey stick features a multi-rib and micro-bladder blade for a rigid and consistent feel in the blade. The main difference between the EQ40 and the EQ50 is the hybrid kevlar wrap, and the Focus Weight Technology™

Easton EQ40 2011 Features

• Construction:
  • Hybrid Kevlar® wrap offers added impact protection and vibration dampening 
  • Compression molded construction - Easton's top of the construction process that offers a responsive smooth and consistent flex
• Shaft:
  • Tapered flex design directs flex point toward the bottom of the stick for a lower kick point
• Geometry:
  • Slightly concave walls for a fairly traditional stick feel
• Grip: Traditional smooth grip coating
• Blade:
  • Multi-Rib™ adds strength and rigidity throughout the blade
  • Micro-Bladder™ - Easton's proprietary process of producing a consistent blade
  • Visible Focus Weight Technology™ (10g) redistributes weight to the impact area to control hard passes and keep the puck on your blade

• Flex: 85, 100, and 110

• Length: 61"

• Weight: (Will be posted upon arrival)

Bauer Vapor X60 LE 2011 Hockey Stick Review

Bauer Vapor X60 LE 2011 Review

The 2011 Bauer X60 LE hockey sticks offer the same great top of the line performance as the standard X60 stick with slick Limited Edition graphics. The X60 LE stick also features a smooth matte stick finish.

The X60 LE hockey stick is the only stick in the Vapor line using TeXtreme® carbon fiber. TeXtreme® is exceptionally light and offers great power. Due to the stick design and type of carbon used the X60 stick has a great light and balanced feel, without feeling blade heavy. The X:60 hockey stick is not the lightest stick on the market but certainly in the category of lightest. Bauer has also introduced the Micro Feel II shaft dimensions, offering double concave walls and rounded corners. The Micro Feel II shaft has a great feel, and according to Bauer easier puck handling and superior control.

Like all Vapors sticks, the X60 LE comes with the Micro Feel shaft gives you a nice feel using double concave walls with rounded corners. The Stick'um coating provides extra grip.

The 2011 X60 LE is tapered at the bottom towards the blade. Less stick at this point gives you the ability to snap your shop for a quicker release. Strength is made up in the blade with the Pure Shot profile, which is a thicker blade at the heel of the stick. The foam that makes up the inner blade construction called 'Aero Foam' helps you absorb the puck when receiving passes so the puck isn't bouncing around all over the place.

The 2011 Bauer X60 LE uses the Intelli-Sense Shot Technology wich adjusts the flex points in the stick depending on your hand placements on the stick.

Bauer Vapor X60 Hockey Stick Review:

 

Bauer Vapor X60 Hockey Stick Features:

• Intelli-Sense Shot Technology
• Pure Shot Blade Profile
• Lightweight TeXtreme® construction
• New Micro Feel II shaft dimension
• Double concave walls
• Aero Foam II blade technology
• VAPOR Premium dual taper
• Monocomp Technology
• Stick’um Grip

Jordon and Eric Stall on the Bauer X60:



Can't afford the Bauer X60? Go for the Bauer Vapor X:20

Bauer Supreme ONE30 2011 Hockey Stick Review

Bauer ONE30 2011 Stick Review

If you're thee kind of player who is constantly breaking sticks, you may want to consider a stronger, slightly heavier stick.

The 2011 Bauer Supreme ONE30 has fiberglass as well as carbon in the blade to increase durability. By avoiding the lighter, top-of-the line sticks, you'll also save a few bucks as well.

When is comes to the Bauer Supreme line of sticks - think SLAP SHOTS. That's exactly what these sticks are designed for. All Supreme's have a mid-amplified flex point giving you a more powerful shot.

Bauer has engineered the lower portion of the shaft stiffer to create the amplified mid kick that offers easy loading and packs a powerful punch perfect for slap shots and one timers. The amplified mid kick point is perfect for those that lean heavily into their sticks or players that want an effortless shot release.



The 2011 Bauer Supreme One30 Hockey sticks feature a mid-kick point with the Supreme power taper for easy loading, and excellent power. The Bauer one 30 hockey offers a solid performance at a great price.

• Construction:
  • Carbon and Fiber Glass
• Shaft:
  • Supreme Power Taper 
    • The .520 power taper boost torsional stiffness to maximize loading with less torquing and twisting for better control and precision
  • Amplified Mid Kick
    
    • Engineered for maximum energy output with minimum effort
    • Created by using a stiffer lower shaft with a softer middle providing a stick that is easily loaded
    • Perfect for those who lean heavily into their sticks or want an effortless shot release
• Geometry:
  • Traditional straight wall shaft dimensions
• Grip: 
  • Traditional smooth stick coating
    
• Blade:
  • PU blade core

• Flex: 87

• Length: 60"

• Weight: 541 grams (based on 87 flex)

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Warrior Bandito 2011 Hockey stick Review

Warrior Bandito 2011 Review

The Warier Bandito is a great mid-priced stick with many of the features and performance of higher end stick without the price tag. Although slightly heavier than the Warrior Dolomite, the shaft edges on the Bandito are more rounded than the Warrior Vandal for a more comfortable feel. The clean, black and white graphics offer a nice alternative if you're not a big fan of the out-of-control graphics on most Warrior hockey sticks.

2011 Warrior Bandito Features

• Precision taper focuses energy at lower quarter for easy load and release
• Carbon Deluxe internal construction
• 21% recoil increase for maximum velocity
• Soft-core blade construction resists torque but allows for improved feel
• Nipple Grip coating
• 500 grams

NIPPLE GRIP

Newly improved nipples for 2011 are 12% firmer than the 2010 model to improve tactile grip and create a supple hand transition. Less hand slip provides more direct energy transfer into the stick for increased shot velocity.


PRECISION TAPER

A longer, lower tapered section focuses energy into the bottom portion of the stick. This concentration of flex makes the stick easier to load and release giving you a more powerful shot with less effort.




The 2011 Warrior Bandito is available in the following blade patterns:

Bauer Vapor X40 Hockey 2011 Stick Review

Bauer Vapor X40 2011 Review

The Bauer Vapor X40 2011 is a great mid-level performance stick at a mid-level price point. Bauer introduced the Silver Grip graphics on the X40 for 2011.

The Micro Feel shaft gives you a nice feel using double concave walls with rounded corners. The Stick'um coating provides extra grip.

The stick is tapered at the bottom towards the blade. Less stick at this point gives you the ability to snap your shop for a quicker release. Strength is made up in the blade with the Pure Shot profile, which is a thicker blade at the heel of the stick. The foam that makes up the inner blade construction called 'Aero Foam' helps you absorb the puck when receiving passes so the puck isn't bouncing around all over the place.

Like all Vapors, the Bauer X40 uses the Intelli-sense Shot Technology wich adjusts the flex points in the stick depending on your hand placements on the stick.

• Intelli-Sense Shot Technology
• Pure Shot Blade Profile
• Micro Feel II shaft dimension
• Double concave walls
• Aero Foam II blade technology
• VAPOR Premium dual taper
• Stick’um Grip

Looking for a less expensive Bauer stick?
Check out the Bauer Vapor X:20 or if you like wood sticks, try the Bauer Supreme One55.

Custom Hockey Sticks

Where to Buy Custom Hockey Sticks

Bauer Hockey

Bauer offers an excellent, easy use website where you can fully customize your own Supreme TotalOne or Vapor X:60. The custom sticks are available in Junior, Intermediate and Senior sizes. 

The website takes you step by step through selecting your preferred Flex, Blade Pattern, Grip and Color. You can even further customize your stick by adding your own name.

For custom Goalie sticks you can choose your own Paddle, Shaft, Grip, and Construction.

Base Hockey Labs

This is Cliff Ronning's new company. Base Hockey only makes custom Hockey Sticks. They are not available in stores. For a custom in-person fitting you can contact their Burnaby, BC facility at 604 421-2273 to arrange for a fitting session. The fitting takes approximately one hour to complete.

If you are happy and comfortable with what you are currently playing, you can skip the fitting altogether and order a BASE version of your current. The online customizer will be ready in early 2011. Find out more at Base Custom Hockey Sticks.

Build A Stick

Build-a-stick specializes in Full Length Wood Sticks , End Plugs, Replacement Blades, for composite shafts. They offer Composite Shafts with 5 different Flex's, Custom made Goalie Sticks, All with your choice of Custom Graphics.
Phone: 218 206 2105 E-Mail: Info@buildastick.com

Catalystix

Send them your logo and colors, then they will send you 5-6 designs to choose from. They will custom fit each player before or after a practice to insure a perfect fit. 1-866-678-8427

Sniper Skinz
Sniper Skinz lets you design custom graphics for your hockey stick. You Choose the text, colors, fonts, and logos with their 3D customizer, then apply the custom skin to your existing stick.

Bauer Supreme ONE100 Hockey Stick Review

Bauer Supreme ONE100 Review

The Bauer Supreme ONE100 hockey stick is a great stick for less money than the TotalOne. Most rec hockey players, won't notice the difference and are better off saving their money.

The shaft is the same as the Bauer TotalOne Supreme with a double-concave wall with squared off corners. (Take a look at the Vapor series if you prefer more rounded off corners.) In the mid portion of the Supreme One100 stick you'll notice a series of bumps on the corners designed to fit how your hand wraps around the stick that Bauer calls 'Tac-Spiral'. This textured portion of the shaft gives you a better grip for your lower hand and more control over the stick. Very comfortable.

The One100 has a mid kick-point which will give you more power for your slap shot than a low kick-point stick. It's built as a single piece using mono-comp design for a very balanced, responsive feel for the puck.

The One100 blade is built with the Aero Foam II core for a nice soft feel for stick handling as well stability for a quick shot.

Bauer Supreme ONE100 Review from Ice Warehouse:



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Base Hockey Sticks

A lot of people have been asking about the new Base Hockey Sticks from Cliff Ronning's new stick company.

Here's some basic info on Base Hockey

Name

The name Base Hockey was chosen to focus on the development of fundamentals. Build a strong BASE and the rest will follow.

Availability

Base Hockey only makes custom Hockey Sticks. They are not available in stores. For a custom in-person fitting you can contact their Burnaby, BC facility at 604 421-2273 to arrange for a fitting session. The fitting takes approximately one hour to complete.

If you are happy and comfortable with what you are currently playing, you can skip the fitting altogether and order a BASE version of your current. The online customizer will be ready in early 2011.

Cost

A senior stick is $150. Getting it customized is an additional $15. A fitting in-person will cost another $50.

Colors:

The sticks are currently available in six colors: Red, blue, yellow, gold, orange and their retail colorway. Additional colors will soon be available.

Check out more photos at: Base Hockey Stick Photos

While Base Hockey Sticks are fully customizable, they all have a low to low-mid Kickpoint. Not as high as a totalONE not as low as an SE16.

Delivery

Sticks usually take 2-3 weeks for delivery. You will have to place your order by December 8th in order to receive your new stick by Christmas.

Contact

To buy or find out more info contact their customer service department at 888 728-6977 or email CustomerService@MyBaseHockey.com.