The Bauer Nexus E3 produces solid shot power and helps lift the puck effectively. It also offers good puck feel and control for stickhandling and passing. The stick also has a generally light overall feel. Durability can be inconsistent with continued use.
The Bauer Nexus E4 feels light and solid, with a good hand feel and satisfying performance when shooting. Durability varies, with some sticks holding up well while others have a short usable life.
The Bauer Nexus E50 Pro combines strong shooting performance with good puck feel. Its weight feels manageable. Durability is inconsistent, though: some sticks broke while others held up well.
The Bauer Nexus Tracer has a recurring durability problem, with repeated failures at the blade or lower shaft. It feels lightweight and gives puckhandling a controlled feel. It also delivers hard shots.
The Bauer Proto-R has a serious durability problem, frequently breaking after limited use and failing around the heel or blade. It feels light and offers a quick release, with capable shooting, puckhandling and control.
The Bauer Proto2 has a recurring durability problem, with sticks breaking after limited use and replacements sometimes failing just as quickly. Before those failures, the stick delivers a satisfying feel and strong performance. It also feels light.
The Bauer Pulse has a serious durability problem, with many sticks breaking during shots or after limited use. The stick pairs low weight with an appealing overall feel, but those positives do not offset the repeated early failures.
The Bauer Supreme Ultrasonic pairs a powerful release with harder shots. It also feels light, and its grip shape sits comfortably in the hands. Durability is a serious concern because sticks can break prematurely, including near the blade-shaft junction.
The Bauer Vapor is a capable hockey stick that gets the job done.
The Bauer Vapor FLY40 feels quick in the hands and handles the puck well. It also performs well on shots.
The Bauer Vapor FLYPRO has a solid overall feel.
The Bauer Vapor HyperLite 2 has a recurring durability problem, with failures often occurring in the blade or blade-shaft junction. It feels light and gets shots off quickly, with strong pop and a hard release.
The Bauer Vapor X3 is satisfying to use.
The Bauer Vapor X4 feels reasonably light and delivers a snappy release.
The Bauer Vapor X5 Pro feels light and delivers a quick, snappy release. It also offers strong puck feel. The stick may break after limited use, though.
The Bauer X Series gives a solid overall playing experience and works well in regular use. Its lower end can feel overly flexible and flimsy, though.
The CCM JetSpeed generally feels lightweight, with a well-liked overall feel. Its flex feels good in use, and the blade curve also works well. Breakage and cracking recur across different sticks, making durability a meaningful concern.
The CCM Jetspeed FT stick is well liked.
The CCM JetSpeed FT5 has a recurring durability problem, with sticks snapping and blades chipping or deteriorating. Its light weight is paired with a well-balanced feel. Puck feel through the blade can be weak, making the puck difficult to sense. It can also deliver solid shooting performance.
Durability is a recurring weakness of the CCM Jetspeed FT5 Pro, with multiple sticks breaking after limited use. The stick also combines strong puck feel with good overall balance. Shots carry power and release quickly.
The CCM JetSpeed FT7 combines a light build with a good overall feel. Its flex is another clear strength.
The CCM JetSpeed FT7 Pro has strong puck feel and handles well. It also shoots well and has good pop. However, the blade can crack or snap, creating a significant durability concern.
The CCM JetSpeed FT8 Pro has recurring durability problems, with many sticks breaking after limited use. The blade can also chip early, adding another wear concern. Despite those faults, the stick can produce strong shots and offer a good overall feel.
The CCM JetSpeed FT860 delivers a good all-around experience. Its construction quality appears inconsistent.
The CCM Ribcor 94K has a good flex feel.
The CCM Ribcor Maxx SE has an appealing added grip texture. The stick's appearance is also appealing.
The CCM Ribcor Trigger 10 Pro has a serious durability problem, with repeated early failures affecting both the shaft and blade. It feels light and shoots well. Its grip also feels good and works well for shooting.
The CCM Ribcor Trigger 8 Pro can improve shot performance. The stick can break, making durability a concern.
The CCM Ribcor Trigger 9 has a light feel and supports accurate shooting with a quick release. Puck handling is another strength, complementing the stick's shooting performance. Durability is inconsistent, however, with multiple sticks cracking or breaking.
The CCM Ribcor Trigger 9 Pro has a recurring durability problem, with blades and shafts breaking after limited use. Shots come off with a quick, snappy release and little effort. It also combines good puck feel with a lightweight feel.
The CCM Tacks AS-V Pro performs well on shots.
The CCM Tacks AS-VI Pro has a well-liked stick length.
The CCM Tacks XF delivers accurate shots and feels good in the hands. Its release feels lively, and the stick produces strong shots.
The CCM Tacks XF 70 delivers improved shooting performance.
The CCM Tacks XF Ghost pairs eye-catching looks with a lightweight feel.
The CCM Tacks XF Pro has a satisfying feel. It also delivers strong shooting performance.
The CCM Vizion has a clear durability problem: sticks repeatedly cracked or broke at the shaft, blade or their junction. At the same time, the stick has a satisfying feel. The flex feels good, and the stick performs well on shots.
The Fischer Hockey W270 ABS holds up well during play on hard outdoor surfaces.
The Sherwood Code Encrypt 2 centers its appeal on the classic PP77 Coffey curve, a familiar pattern that remains a clear favorite.
The Sherwood Code Encrypt Pro performs well on shots.
The Sherwood Playrite feels light in the hands. It works well as a starter stick for players learning hockey. It has also held up well during play.
The Sherwood PMP 5030 combines an old-school look with capable performance.
The Sherwood REKKER Legend Pro has a quick release and a lively response when loading and shooting the puck. Durability is inconsistent, with some sticks holding up under rough treatment while others fail early in use.
The REKKER Morph 2 feels good in the hands, with a manageable weight that does not feel overly heavy. On the shooting side, results are mixed, ranging from good overall performance to inconsistent release and velocity from shot to shot.
The Sherwood Rekker Morph MAX delivers a satisfying overall stick experience.
The Sherwood REKKER Morph Pro is lightweight and has a good feel. Its blade shape also works well. The blade can begin to break down, however.
The TOVI Sabotage Pro VIII delivers pronounced puck feel through the blade. Its unfamiliar feel may require some adjustment at first.
The TRUE AX9 feels lightweight, handles the puck well and has a snappy shot release. The blade can crack or the stick can break after limited use.
The TRUE Catalyst 7X feels light and has a pleasing overall feel. A recurring durability concern is breakage or delamination around the blade and toe.
The TRUE Catalyst 7X3 can break after limited use.
The TRUE Catalyst 9X feels light, with good puck feel and control. Shots also release well and stay accurate. Durability is a major weakness, with blades and shafts cracking, breaking or delaminating after limited use.
The TRUE Catalyst PX has a recurring durability problem, with sticks breaking after limited use. In the hands, it feels light and produces hard shots that come off the blade quickly. It also offers good puck feel and accurate shooting.
The TRUE HZRDUS 9X4 can crack or break during use and may have limited durability.
The TRUE HZRDUS Smoke can break after limited use.
The TRUE Project X has a recurring blade-durability problem, with cracks and breaks occurring after limited use. Its lightweight feel pairs with good puck feel and control. It also performs well on shots.
The TRUE Project X Smoke has a serious durability problem, with multiple sticks breaking after limited use and several failures occurring in or around the blade. Its lightweight build is paired with a satisfying feel and strong shot performance.
The TRUE Project X Storm looks sharp and performs well on shots.
The Warrior Alpha DX delivers a quick release and strong shot power. The stick also feels lightweight and balanced, and it sends shots accurately. Puck feel may vary between a soft, responsive sensation and a limited sense of the puck on the blade.
The Alpha LX 30 feels like a good stick overall. Its weight can feel light, though it may also feel heavier than the Alpha QX.
The Warrior Alpha LX 40 feels light.
The Warrior Alpha LX Pro feels notably light. Its blade provides good puck feel, while shots come off with a quick, lively release. The blade is a significant durability concern, especially around the toe and tip, where cracking and separation can cause it to come apart.
The Warrior Alpha LX2 Pro feels light. It also offers pleasing puck feel and control, while its shooting performance gives the stick a capable, satisfying character.
The Warrior Covert QR5 Pro feels light. It delivers a responsive release off the blade.
The Warrior Covert QR6 Pro delivers solid puck feel and performs well for shooting. It also sends crisp, accurate passes. The stick can break or develop blade damage.
The Warrior Covert QR6 Rev feels solid and dependable, holding up without issues in use.
The Warrior Covert QRE 10 feels light yet sturdy, with a solid overall feel during play. Its construction holds up well in regular use, but the exterior finish can be prone to chipping or peeling.
The Warrior Covert QRE 20 Pro gives shots a quick, accurate release and a lively response. Its lightweight, flexible feel is another strength, and the stick also performs well during passes.
The Warrior Novium 2 combines a satisfying puck feel with a lively response on shots.
The Warrior Novium 2 Pro has a serious durability problem, with repeated failures affecting both the blade and shaft. It feels light and offers good puck feel.
The Warrior Novium Pro feels light and easy to handle, with good puck feel. Shots come off with good pop. Durability is a concern, however, because sticks have broken after limited use and blades have repeatedly cracked or split.
The Warrior Super Novium feels light and well balanced in the hands. It also has a lively release and plenty of pop on shots. Durability is a significant concern, with repeated breakage after limited use and even while receiving a pass.
