i am looking for a new hockey stick. some people say i shouldn‘t buy the ccm‘s or i shouldn‘t buy crosby‘s stick. which one is your favorite?
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Well, there are MANY excellent sticks out there. If there weren't then you wouldn't see all the different makes and models out there being used by the various pros. Everyone has a stick that works best for them and often times it's NOT the stick of your favorite player. I like my stick not too stiff with a mid blade curve, square toe with a straight to slightly open face. You might not like that. The important thing is to find the stick that works for you and not let what works for someone else or who has their name on that stick be the deciding factor. But as far as my favorite right now, it's the RBK 6K regular stiffness with the P38 Datsyuk curve. Now go pick your favorite.
I like the Easton Synergy series. Get a synergy shaft (cheaper then the new stealth series, but just as good) and a wood blade in whatever pattern suits you best. There is really no need for a one piece composite. Ever. Unless you're in the NHL. I personally use an Easton Synergy Shaft (made from a broken one piece tic- they break in the blade most of the time, so you can make the stick into just a shaft if you now what you're doing) With the Louisville (TPS) Nash curve, which has an open face, round toe and a mid-toe curve. Great for snap shots, wrist shots, and stickhandling. Forwards tend to use pronounced mid to toe curves, usually with an open face and rounded toes (better for stickhandling). Defensemen tend to use less pronounced curves with heel curves and closed faces, often with square toes (better for picking the puck up off the boards) however, it all depends on your style of play and individual preference. If you use your slapshot a lot, a mid or heel curve is better. If you stickhandle, use a mid or a toe curve. If you're not sure yet and are still developing your style, use a mid curve that's not too open.
I have had my CCM Vector V110 shaft since 2004. I've played high school hockey in mass and juniors and it's still held up through it all. If I could find the same one I'd probably buy a new one because this one is getting a little beat up, but the main thing is that it's still solid. No matter what you get, make sure it's a 2 piece: shaft and blade. You get a much better feel for the puck with a 2 piece.
