Easton Stealth RS Hockey Stick Review

The Easton Stealth RS stick is the latest and greatest stick from Easton hockey. Easton has a long history of pushing the envelope on hockey stick performance, and has continued that tradition with the Easton RS stick. The RS stick has evolved from the foundation of the former S17 stick and S19 stick. Moving from the S17 to S19, Easton wanted to improve durability and increase the “pop” on shot release, so they stiffened the elliptical profile and re-engineered the blade. Moving from the S19 to RS, Easton wanted to really fine tune the flex profile and perfect the overall stick feel.




Prior to designing the RS stick, Easton wanted to re-visit what their overall goals were for the new stick. What it really came down to was, “making the most out of your opportunities.” In a typical hockey game your team might get around 30 shots, and each player may only get a couple of opportunities to get a good look at the net. As a result, Easton really wanted to make a stick that players can trust that has high-end performance and a predictable feel. When your opportunity comes in the game the RS can help you capitalize on it. When Easton fine-tuned the flex profile, they were able to make it smoother and more consistent, while increasing the “pop” to the shot release.

Easton has also introduced some new materials in the Stealth RS stick that has decreased the overall weight while not sacrificing durability at all. The Easton RS stick features slightly different shaft dimensions than the S19 stick. According to Easton a large majority of their NHL pro players were all using the same shaft dimensions, so they decided to take that as a sign and apply those shaft dimensions to the retail version of the RS stick. The new shaft dimensions have straight sidewalls, and rounded corners. In comparing the RS shaft dimensions to the S19 it is a slight difference but seems like the RS is just a little bit narrower.

The RS stick has an extremely light feel. It may not be the lightest stick on the market but it certainly is in that category. As far as the shot release goes it felt amazing. Has a really snappy feel, and felt like the puck was just jumping off the blade. The RS stick excels most on wrist shots and snap shots, but don’t let this shy you away from taking clappers from the point or one-timers in the slot.

The Easton Stealth RS hockey sticks are available at IceWarehouse.com.

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)

Easton EQ50 Hockey Stick Review

With the release of the EQ50, Easton takes the E16 to the next level.

• Visible Focus Weight Technology (15 grams) redistributes weight to the impact area to control hard passes and keep the puck on your blade
• Customizable weighted end cap for optimal balance with adjustable swing weight
• Kevlar® wrapped shaft for impact protection and vibration dampening
• Multi-Rib™ and Micro-Bladder™ blade

Easton’s SE16 stick offered the player one of the softest touches in the game with its Focus Weight Technology™. A process that places weight in key areas in the blade and the shaft to improve the balance and feel. Easton has built on this technology in the EQ50 stick.


The EQ50 will feature a fine-tuned, exposed weight system in the heel of the blade. Redistributing the weight in the blade to the heel dampens the blade in the key impact section, allowing the player to cradle passes easier improving puck control.

To offset this redistributed weight in the blade, Easton precisely adds weight to the end of the shaft. Weight at the end of the shaft counter balances the blade for optimal swing weight. This Focus Weight Technology™ delivers a truly balanced feeling stick with enhanced puck control.

The Easton EQ50 stick allows the player to customize the balance of the stick, by adding/subtracting removable weights in the end plug. By adding/subtracting one or more of the 5g metal discs the player can fine-tune the balance of the stick to meet their preference. As a guide Easton provides a chart on the stick to calculate the recommend number of disc based on the length of the stick.

The Easton EQ50 hockey stick is available at IceWarehouse.com



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Easton Stealth S17 Hockey Stick Review

Easton Stealth S17

While most of the pro's and those with money to burn have already purchased the more durable Easton Stealth S19, those of us who actually have to make tough choices about what to spend our money on may wish to consider the Easton Stealth S17.

No, The S17 is not the newest, sexiest stick out there, but man does it give you an incredible shot. One of the best on the market ... until it blows up.

If you go through sticks like Kleenex, stay away from the S17. But if you can't remember the last time you've shattered a composite, and love the feel of the Easton Stealth, save yourself $100 and go for the S17.



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Easton Stealth S17 Grip Hockey Stick [SENIOR]
Easton Stealth S17 Grip Hockey Stick [JUNIOR]

Easton Synergy ST Hockey Stick Review

Easton Synergy ST Review

A light stick with a stiff blade and a solid feel The Synergy shaft uses a combination of carbon with a Kevlar wrap which acts to reduced the vibrations running through the stick, increases durability and liveliness. The tapered shaft creates a low kick-point for  a quick, responsive shot release.

Available in Grip and Non-Grip matted finish.

SHOX TECHNOLOGY
Shox™ Technology uses a Resin Transfer molding process that gives these blade unique characteristics making pucks stick like glue through impact. With sticking power like this, you can take the “hardest shot in the world*”




SYNERGY TUNED PROFILE
Reinforced with multiple layers of high grade carbon, the shaft uses a proprietary compression molding process wrapped in a ballistic Kevlar®. Synergy® tuned profile generates power that sets Easton sticks apart from the rest.



Ryan Getzlaf shows his Hockey moves using a Synergy:



Looking for a less expensive Easton stick?
Check out the Easton Synergy SC1 Hockey Stick [SENIOR]

Easton Stealth S19 Hockey Stick Review

Easton Stealth S19 Hockey Stick Review

As you would expect from the top-of-the-line Easton, the S19 is a very light, lively, responsive stick with a strong blade that will hold it's liveliness throughout the life of the stick.

Available with or without the grip coating.

The Kevlar® wrapped compression molded shaft uses multiple layers of thin material creating a very light, very responsive stick and allows it to stay lively longer.

The TORX™ Elliptical Technology in the shaft is shaped to store and release torque and flex simultaneously allowing you to get your shots off faster. (Also available on the S17)

The Micro-Bladder™ Multi Rib™ blade is engineered to control torque and flex when shooting and improve your accuracy. The Carbon wrapped high density core lets you feel the puck so you can look at the target, not your blade.

The Making of the S19:



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Easton Stealth S19 Hockey Stick - Senior 2010 Right\Sakic\85
Easton Stealth S19 Composite Stick [INTERMEDIATE]
Easton Stealth S19 Grip Hockey Stick - Senior 2010

If the Easton S19 is out of your price range, Amazon is offering some great deals on the Easton Stealth S17 Composite Stick [SENIOR]. The S17 isn't as durable as the S19, but unless you're taking heavy slap shops, the S17 should hold up just fine. Also keep in mind that the S17's are more flexible than they are rated, so order a slightly stiffer flex than you're used to. Definitely worth saving the $100 if you don't break sticks very often.