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[markov94]

Did you go with the thrashers kovy or the new one? Love my sticks

 

New one...which I am falling in love with more everyt ime I use it....In fairness I had them for 2 weeks longer than the Hossa and Point curves....

[Miller55]

Hossa curve is an absolute monster of a curve. Love that thing

[markov94]

I am excited about giving the Hossa and Point curves a chances....The Kovy though...Boy, such a help on the release. I have found the PRO line have more whip than typical sticks which has been an adjustment but a good one..

[MHC07]

Gonna be longer than that for sure

Some good news - just received my stick in a total of 57 days! There’s a nice little surprise for the holidays.

Wood Grain graphic, P88, 70 flex, basketball grip, rounded square shaft, red line 375G, mid-kick.

[markov94]

Merry Christmas...I won a stick..

[hasoju]

Wood Grain Red Line (375 G) sticks are currently on sale for $159.99 USD.  Limited curves/patterns available.

 

https://prostockhock...key-stick-right

 

https://prostockhock...ckey-stick-left

[Mdwsta4]

Shame they all seem to be mid kicks and no low kick options

[Miller55]

In general I think he does 70 flex for low kick on the stock items

[Golden Gate Sharpening]

For $65 a stick, I decided to pick up some third line sticks and test out some new curves. I've been using the new Kovalchuk red line sticks for about 2.5 years and love them, so I decided to try the Spurgeon, Kempny, and Hossa as well. 

 

Pictured: Kovalchuk, Spurgeon, Kempny, Hossa, P28. All blades are the same length, it just looks wonky in the pic. If you're a toe curve lover, you have plenty of options to choose from. The Kovalchuk and Kempny are nearly identical with the Kovalchuk having a bit more toe, the Spurgeon is close to both but has more of an open P92 heel and toe kink, the Hossa is similar to the Kempny but with a flatter heel, shaved down toe, and minimal rocker. 

 

I'm taking the three new sticks on the ice on Thursday, so I'll report back with a review. 

 

[markov94]

I rotate thru the Kovy, Hossa and Kempney...

Love them all..

[Golden Gate Sharpening]

All the curves felt very similar overall, but in my opinion: Kovalchuk > Kempny > Hossa > Spurgeon > P28

Wrist shots: Kovalchuk > Kempny > Hossa > Spurgeon > P28

Snapshots: Kovalchuk > Hossa > Kempny > Spurgeon > P28

Slapshots: Kovalchuk > Kempny > Spurgeon > Hossa > P28

Passing: Spurgeon > Hossa > Kovalchuk > Kempny > P28

Stick Handling: Spurgeon > Kovalchuk > Kempny > Hossa > P28

Toe drags: Kovalchuk > Kempny > Spurgeon > P28 > Hossa

Receiving passes: Hossa > Spurgeon > Kovalchuk > Kempny > P28

[iceman8310]

I did an order of 10 works few friends. We are doing an order again. If anyone wants to join, lmk

[AmeriCanadian]

Has anyone tried any build other than the red line? (I saw a comment earlier about a red line mid kick feeling like a 1st gen 1n and that has me beyond excited, that was the best stick ever) can anyone give an idea of what some of the builds with low/mid kicks feel like compared to some retail sticks? Also, are the intermediate sticks the same shaft dimensions as seniors (not including length)?

[Dmitrakov]

I've tried all builds available, red line, red line extra light, model E, G63, G63XL, and dans build (My favorite). I would say the red line mid kick feels similar to the 1N, but not the same. The 1N's release is a very easy loading stick compared to a red line mid kick. I would equate it to the Total One but the shaft dimensions are just off putting to me on the PRO sticks. No matter what dimension I get, square, rounded square, they all feel so boxy other than the super round which feels like you're playing with a thin intermediate shaft. They aren't concave as what Bauer offers either. I would say the low kick red line is closest to a Vapor 1X Lite. The customization and price are nice, but the products performance is not competing with top of the line twigs (but they don't claim to be so whatever). The intermediate sticks are indeed the same dimensions as the seniors. 

[AmeriCanadian]

I've tried all builds available, red line, red line extra light, model E, G63, G63XL, and dans build (My favorite). I would say the red line mid kick feels similar to the 1N, but not the same. The 1N's release is a very easy loading stick compared to a red line mid kick. I would equate it to the Total One but the shaft dimensions are just off putting to me on the PRO sticks. No matter what dimension I get, square, rounded square, they all feel so boxy other than the super round which feels like you're playing with a thin intermediate shaft. They aren't concave as what Bauer offers either. I would say the low kick red line is closest to a Vapor 1X Lite. The customization and price are nice, but the products performance is not competing with top of the line twigs (but they don't claim to be so whatever). The intermediate sticks are indeed the same dimensions as the seniors.

Gotcha thanks for the input! What makes Dan’s build your favorite? I remember reading somewhere it was basically a G63 with the 15k carbon rather than 12k. Also what were your opinions on feel of the others and what retail builds would you compare them to?

[Golden Gate Sharpening]

Has anyone tried any build other than the red line? (I saw a comment earlier about a red line mid kick feeling like a 1st gen 1n and that has me beyond excited, that was the best stick ever) can anyone give an idea of what some of the builds with low/mid kicks feel like compared to some retail sticks? Also, are the intermediate sticks the same shaft dimensions as seniors (not including length)?

 

I've used the G63XL build as well as the Red Line. The G63XL is supposed to be more durable and hold up to slapshots, but I honestly don't notice a difference between the two on the ice.

 

Intermediate sticks have the same shaft dimensions as senior sticks. I order intermediate 70 flex sticks since I usually cut senior sticks down to 62" anyway. 

[Dmitrakov]

Gotcha thanks for the input! What makes Dan’s build your favorite? I remember reading somewhere it was basically a G63 with the 15k carbon rather than 12k. Also what were your opinions on feel of the others and what retail builds would you compare them to?

 

I think the G63, G63XL are a just a bit blade heavier and the blade feel is a tad different on dans build. The PRO sticks are marketed to be the Bauer G3, Easton synergy build, etc. but let's be honest they don't have the same amount of R&D/engineering. PRO slaps whatever carbon fiber weaves together to LOOK like these builds but at the end of the day they are just blanks from a factory with all of the same tapers. Just my two cents from my experience with them

[Mdwsta4]

I would say the low kick red line is closest to a Vapor 1X Lite.

I absolutely loved the 1x lite sticks and could only wish the red line low kicks felt the same. IMO they don’t shoot anything like the 1x lite

[Dmitrakov]

I absolutely loved the 1x lite sticks and could only wish the red line low kicks felt the same. IMO they don’t shoot anything like the 1x lite

 

What would you say they shoot like? I would say they generally equate to the tech of the top of the line sticks from a few/more years ago

[Mdwsta4]

What would you say they shoot like? I would say they generally equate to the tech of the top of the line sticks from a few/more years ago

I’m probably the worst person to ask this question to, but how quickly I could load and get off a shot with the 1x lite or the rib core trigger 6 pros I’m using now is not as good with the low kick red lines. My two main twigs is a redline and a TP6 and I alternate them most games. I like how the red line shoots but not as much as the trigger which I feel is closer to the 1x lites I used to use