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[Purelife]

Was wondering if anyone has tried one out yet? What do you think of it?

[Dupes]

I havent tried it on the ice, but felt it at the store, IMO it will compete with the T90 in terms of performance.
I love the fact that it's the exact same look the the RBZ.

[boltsfan491]

They took that one out the Easton's playbook on the new line of the RS series, except for the S55 it has a HORRID yellow rear face.

[CapAttack]

It weighs almost 600 grams I'm going to have to grow popeye forearms in order to use one

[Dupes]

It weighs almost 600 grams I'm going to have to grow popeye forearms in order to use one

Its around 500 grams, no?

[boltsfan491]

From Total Hockey's site, the description:

As opposed to the SpeedBlade Technology used in the RBZ, the RBZ 60 uses a foam core that is slightly heavier but still packs a powerful punch. The foam cuts down on blade tension and allows you to cradle the puck with ease.

In the world of golf, TaylorMade introduced the Coefficient of Restitution. Also known as the trampoline effect. In hockey terms, this is where the blade releases stored energy upon impact. This technology helps eliminate energy lost on impact and maximizes puck speed off the blade, resulting in harder passes and heavier shots.

The RBZ 60 is constructed with slightly modified composite material when compared to the standard RBZ. This composite is still Grade A material, but it's slightly heavier, clocking in at a healthy 598 Grams vs 454 Grams of its uber-light older brother. The extra weight makes the RBZ 60 ideal for defensive players, stronger players, or any players just looking for a darn good value.

The RBZ 60 still features Power Swing Technology, which provides a finer weight and flex distribution, giving you more torque on your follow-through and a quicker release. The constant stiffness of the shaft gives you a customized kick-point for optimal loading.

The RBZ 60 was designed for the player who wants to fire an accurate shot that will blow a hole in the back of the net.

[underworldeagle]

i.m.o it cant compete with other price point sticks like the 65s and dt4. have tried both of them and was really impressed with what 100$ can get you stickwise (at retail that is).

[boltsfan491]

The pro shop had a few of these, IMO it felt heavy, bulky and extremely blade heavy. It seems the lower/mid range Bauers and CCM both feel blade heavy until the Eastons. My biggest turn off with CCM sticks is the shaft feels really big. (that sounds so wrong)

[CapAttack]

Its around 500 grams, no?

total hockey says 598! I feel like not even your basic composite stick weighs that much. I know they say "strap a rocket to the puck" for the RBZ...sounds like for the RBZ 60 they strapped a brick to the stick

[SyNergy]

The 60 seems heavier but not blade heavy when i was checking it out, Anyways a friend bought one so i'll give it a try.

[Dupes]

My biggest turn off with CCM sticks is the shaft feels really big. (that sounds so wrong)

I was old the shaft was the exact same then the RBZ, only difference is the blade.
I felt it in store and didnt notice anything, I actually would consider buying one if I had to.

[phillyflyers215]

The only difference in the look is the red is a bit brighter.

[boltsfan491]

Doing some more research on mid price point sticks (i busted my the other night) The Easton S65 is almost 100 grams lighter. The Bauer One.6 is about 75 grams lighter. Dupes, the rink i play out of mostly stocks Eastons and Bauers. I almost never get my hands on CCM sticks, the shaft just feels odd to me. It almost feels more like a broom handle then a hockey stick.

[Beer leaguer]

Got one coming in a 85 Hopkins grip. Friends picked me up one for $100 new in town. Ill do a review.

[Huskie94]

I asked a guy who was using one at my practice the other day. Says it feels a lot whippier than other sticks and he hates it. The thing with the new CCM sticks seems to be you either love it or you hate it.

[JKabana]

I've never used a CCM stick, but as someone who golfs as well, the Taylormade-CCM combo has interested me from the start. I heard good things about the first version, and if the blade is even more improved on this one, I'd definitely consider buying it

[Beer leaguer]

I spend $100 on sticks. I can't justify more money. I score all my gear for cheaper than retail. Banging up a stick game in and out and shelling the crazy prices is not my style. Ill snipe just fine with a $100 one.

[Gefiltefish]

Friend just bought one. To me it felt just as balanced as a 65S and T90. The shaft size and weight really reminded me of the T90.

For non-closeout sticks, the 65S still gets my vote. The DT4 is a close second. The T90 is a lot of stick for $30 more and I think the RBZ 60 will be close to that. It's up to each own to decide if the $30 difference is worth it from the $100 65S/DT4 to the $130 T90/RBZ 60.

Aesthetically, I think it's awesome that Easton made the 65S look really similar to the RS2. Same with CCM and the RBZ and RBZ 60. I could not tell it was the 60 until he told me!

[theflash0000]

Anyone out there used both an RBZ and an RBZ 60? Curious how big of a drop-off in performance (based on actual experience/observations, not just marketing/hype) there is between the $250 model and the $100 model.

[modny123]

a guy on my team has an rbz 60 75 flex and man that thing is a noodle