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Originally Posted by IdaMAN The new sticks have been tested and don't actually improve how hard of a shot can be taken. The most they say and not really proven, is that it may improve how fast they get the shot off, but it is not much of an improvement. They also break a lot easier. |
They do break at ridiculously inopportune times, but give the sticks credit where they are due. I haven't played hockey in a number of years, but I handled one on ice a few weeks ago and they are fucking sweet. I can see them not improving your slap shot greatly, but the things can do wonders for a wrister or a snapshot. That includes making your shot a lot harder.
I think it's just stupid for parents to be buying these sticks for kids in minor hockey, unless of course the family is just loaded with money. I know I wouldn't want to be afraid of breaking my stick while I was handling the puck. Then again, if you have the money to replace the sticks, then by all means.