Next stick?

[Marleau12]

Hey guys I'm new here and am wondering what stick I should be getting next. I play Major Bantam so I will be wanting an intermediate. I currently have a Synergy 350 but it's in rough shape. What would you recommend that is a good stick with a good curve and will last me a while? It can be any brand just name em' off. Thanks!

[Pitkanen44]

Bauer Vapor XXX Lite.

[outlaw21]

I just got a Warrior Dolemite and it is the best stick i've used since the bauer vapor XX, and i've used a lot of different stick such as the stealth, vapor xxx lite, and pretty much every synergy stick and the warrior is better than all of them, and cheaper.

[Defender]

Originally Posted by outlaw21

I just got a Warrior Dolemite and it is the best stick i've used since the bauer vapor XX, and i've used a lot of different stick such as the stealth, vapor xxx lite, and pretty much every synergy stick and the warrior is better than all of them, and cheaper.

I am the exact same way, I went from my XX to a Warrior. It is taking a little while to get used to the Warrior because I loved my Vapour XX.

[jbyun04]

My advice:
If you shoot hard, your rough on your sticks.. avoid the following:
Warrior Dolomite/Starskie
NikeBauer Vapor XXX Lite/XXX Lite Woody
Easton Synergy SL
CCM Vector 10.0

The sticks I just listed off are the ones I see get snapped like twigs and sticks I see too many of in the warranty bin at work. I haven't noticed too many complaints with the:
NikeBauer One90
Any TPS stick

if you want a tank, try looking for a Nike Quest Apollo but lots complain of the paintjob and weight (personally I like it).
hope that helps.

[vtx777]

I have a Bauer XXX, not the lite. Not sure if they make t he XXX anymore though, I got 2 on clearance for only $99 each. Not sure how they hold up though, have only had it 2 weeks. I have an Easton Synergy ST though and that has held up like a year and it still is fine, it has some chunks missing but it has held up well. My brother has had an ST for even longer than that and his is fine also

[Marleau12]

Originally Posted by vtx_

I have a Bauer XXX, not the lite. Not sure if they make t he XXX anymore though, I got 2 on clearance for only $99 each. Not sure how they hold up though, have only had it 2 weeks. I have an Easton Synergy ST though and that has held up like a year and it still is fine, it has some chunks missing but it has held up well. My brother has had an ST for even longer than that and his is fine also

Okay cool, I am considering the XXX, how's the ONE90 though? I have to look that up.

I just looked up this Reebok 5K stick and it looks decent, snake grip, good price, nice stick. Check it out:
http://www.sportchek.ca/sportchek/do...&styleId=23279

[jbyun04]

Originally Posted by Marleau12

Okay cool, I am considering the XXX, how's the ONE90 though? I have to look that up.

I just looked up this Reebok 5K stick and it looks decent, snake grip, good price, nice stick. Check it out:
http://www.sportchek.ca/sportchek/do...&styleId=23279

5K's are known to suck hard

XXX is great if you can find it. One90 is also great, everyone I know that uses it says it gives them an extra 'oomph' to get that boom that they want.

[Eddie20]

I've heard the christian medalist is supposed to be a real durable stick, and it has a very unique finish. I believe they call it a baby powder finish. It isn't tacky, but it isn't quite smooth either. Its a nice feel. They are supposed to be a bit heavy, but I guess they are pretty tough.

[Marleau12]

Are you sure the 5k sucks? I looked up reviews and people said it's good. It has like 70 flex I think and it should be durable. I am not going to spend over 150 probobly. I think I will get a Datsyuk curve with it also.