Kappy73

ok looking for a little help determining if this is a real FT4Pro, a stick dressed as one, or just a complete knock off.  I've never seen an RY factory code, 85 flex played more like a 75 (and inside the top shaft I found a sticker that said 75-R and ST2031), and the font on the namebar and serial #/identifier was different than the font on my retail FT4 non pro.

 

Untitled by Jon Schusteritsch, on Flickr

Untitled by Jon Schusteritsch, on Flickr

 

More pics comparing to an FT4 retail: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjzybdt

Heard from a pro stock distributor that this RY code is a new variation done by CCM and its not an authentic built top of the line twig. 

Essentially CCM will have the following: 

- NHL pro custom - new graphics, top model sticks, what you see in the NHL/AHL pro rankings

- RY code: Pro Team Sticks - essentially a slightly better built team stick with updated graphics (used by some collegiate and CHL level players), known to break easily so far. 

- Team Stick - standard team stick like the tacks 2.0, jetspeed team etc used by Junior ranks and some budget high level leagues. 

unsure if this is 100% authentic and confirmed as I have not heard this from someone reputable at CCM but its the only info i've heard on these.