Cliff Ronning Custom Hockey Sticks

Cliff Ronning Custom Hockey Sticks

Cliff Ronning will likely have an impact in the NHL again this season, although the 45-year-old Burnaby resident, who helped lead the Canucks all the way the Stanley Cup finals back in 1994, won’t be lacing up his skates again to do it.

Instead, expect to see customized hockey sticks made at his new local business, Base Hockey Labs, to be appearing in the hands of more and more of today’s pros.

Ronning has teamed up with former Easton and Warrior executive Holmes Ghassemi and Innovative Hockey’s Ron Kunisaki to launch a state-of-the-art graphite and kevlar composite hockey stick design and manufacturing firm in Burnaby’s Lake City Business Centre that’s been open since early September.

Players such as Mike Green and Paul Gaustad are among those already using Base sticks (albeit with the logos covered up) but Ronning says the idea is much more about targeting average players who are serious about stepping up their game.

“We’ve got guys in the NHL already using it with black sticks, but we’re really focusing on the public, getting a good product in their hands for great value,” said Ronning. “Our model is to treat everybody like a pro and the response so far has been fabulous.”

While golfers routinely spend big bucks to find just the right set of clubs, many hockey players often get by with what’s on sale at Canadian Tire or simply what feels adequate. Ronning wants to change this.

Read more about Cliff Ronning Custom Hockey Sticks at: Burnaby Now

Cliff Ronning Custom Hockey Sticks

Cliff Ronning Custom Hockey Sticks

Cliff Ronning will likely have an impact in the NHL again this season, although the 45-year-old Burnaby resident, who helped lead the Canucks all the way the Stanley Cup finals back in 1994, won’t be lacing up his skates again to do it.

Instead, expect to see customized hockey sticks made at his new local business, Base Hockey Labs, to be appearing in the hands of more and more of today’s pros.

Ronning has teamed up with former Easton and Warrior executive Holmes Ghassemi and Innovative Hockey’s Ron Kunisaki to launch a state-of-the-art graphite and kevlar composite hockey stick design and manufacturing firm in Burnaby’s Lake City Business Centre that’s been open since early September.

Players such as Mike Green and Paul Gaustad are among those already using Base sticks (albeit with the logos covered up) but Ronning says the idea is much more about targeting average players who are serious about stepping up their game.

“We’ve got guys in the NHL already using it with black sticks, but we’re really focusing on the public, getting a good product in their hands for great value,” said Ronning. “Our model is to treat everybody like a pro and the response so far has been fabulous.”

While golfers routinely spend big bucks to find just the right set of clubs, many hockey players often get by with what’s on sale at Canadian Tire or simply what feels adequate. Ronning wants to change this.

Read more about Cliff Ronning Custom Hockey Sticks at: Burnaby Now

Cliff Ronning Custom Hockey Sticks

Cliff Ronning Custom Hockey Sticks

Cliff Ronning will likely have an impact in the NHL again this season, although the 45-year-old Burnaby resident, who helped lead the Canucks all the way the Stanley Cup finals back in 1994, won’t be lacing up his skates again to do it.

Instead, expect to see customized hockey sticks made at his new local business, Base Hockey Labs, to be appearing in the hands of more and more of today’s pros.

Ronning has teamed up with former Easton and Warrior executive Holmes Ghassemi and Innovative Hockey’s Ron Kunisaki to launch a state-of-the-art graphite and kevlar composite hockey stick design and manufacturing firm in Burnaby’s Lake City Business Centre that’s been open since early September.

Players such as Mike Green and Paul Gaustad are among those already using Base sticks (albeit with the logos covered up) but Ronning says the idea is much more about targeting average players who are serious about stepping up their game.

“We’ve got guys in the NHL already using it with black sticks, but we’re really focusing on the public, getting a good product in their hands for great value,” said Ronning. “Our model is to treat everybody like a pro and the response so far has been fabulous.”

While golfers routinely spend big bucks to find just the right set of clubs, many hockey players often get by with what’s on sale at Canadian Tire or simply what feels adequate. Ronning wants to change this.

Read more about Cliff Ronning Custom Hockey Sticks at: Burnaby Now

Easton EQ50 Hockey Stick Review

Easton EQ50 Hockey Stick Review

With the release of the EQ50, Easton takes the E16 to the next level.

• Visible Focus Weight Technology (15 grams) redistributes weight to the impact area to control hard passes and keep the puck on your blade
• Customizable weighted end cap for optimal balance with adjustable swing weight
• Kevlar® wrapped shaft for impact protection and vibration dampening
• Multi-Rib™ and Micro-Bladder™ blade

Easton’s SE16 stick offered the player one of the softest touches in the game with its Focus Weight Technology™. A process that places weight in key areas in the blade and the shaft to improve the balance and feel. Easton has built on this technology in the EQ50 stick.


The EQ50 will feature a fine-tuned, exposed weight system in the heel of the blade. Redistributing the weight in the blade to the heel dampens the blade in the key impact section, allowing the player to cradle passes easier improving puck control.

To offset this redistributed weight in the blade, Easton precisely adds weight to the end of the shaft. Weight at the end of the shaft counter balances the blade for optimal swing weight. This Focus Weight Technology™ delivers a truly balanced feeling stick with enhanced puck control.

The Easton EQ50 stick allows the player to customize the balance of the stick, by adding/subtracting removable weights in the end plug. By adding/subtracting one or more of the 5g metal discs the player can fine-tune the balance of the stick to meet their preference. As a guide Easton provides a chart on the stick to calculate the recommend number of disc based on the length of the stick.

The Easton EQ50 hockey stick is available at IceWarehouse.com

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Easton EQ50 Hockey Stick Review

Easton EQ50 Hockey Stick Review

With the release of the EQ50, Easton takes the E16 to the next level.

• Visible Focus Weight Technology (15 grams) redistributes weight to the impact area to control hard passes and keep the puck on your blade
• Customizable weighted end cap for optimal balance with adjustable swing weight
• Kevlar® wrapped shaft for impact protection and vibration dampening
• Multi-Rib™ and Micro-Bladder™ blade

Easton’s SE16 stick offered the player one of the softest touches in the game with its Focus Weight Technology™. A process that places weight in key areas in the blade and the shaft to improve the balance and feel. Easton has built on this technology in the EQ50 stick.


The EQ50 will feature a fine-tuned, exposed weight system in the heel of the blade. Redistributing the weight in the blade to the heel dampens the blade in the key impact section, allowing the player to cradle passes easier improving puck control.

To offset this redistributed weight in the blade, Easton precisely adds weight to the end of the shaft. Weight at the end of the shaft counter balances the blade for optimal swing weight. This Focus Weight Technology™ delivers a truly balanced feeling stick with enhanced puck control.

The Easton EQ50 stick allows the player to customize the balance of the stick, by adding/subtracting removable weights in the end plug. By adding/subtracting one or more of the 5g metal discs the player can fine-tune the balance of the stick to meet their preference. As a guide Easton provides a chart on the stick to calculate the recommend number of disc based on the length of the stick.

The Easton EQ50 hockey stick is available at IceWarehouse.com

EQ50 Ad from Easton:

Easton EQ50 Hockey Stick Review

Easton EQ50 Hockey Stick Review

With the release of the EQ50, Easton takes the E16 to the next level.

• Visible Focus Weight Technology (15 grams) redistributes weight to the impact area to control hard passes and keep the puck on your blade
• Customizable weighted end cap for optimal balance with adjustable swing weight
• Kevlar® wrapped shaft for impact protection and vibration dampening
• Multi-Rib™ and Micro-Bladder™ blade

Easton’s SE16 stick offered the player one of the softest touches in the game with its Focus Weight Technology™. A process that places weight in key areas in the blade and the shaft to improve the balance and feel. Easton has built on this technology in the EQ50 stick.


The EQ50 will feature a fine-tuned, exposed weight system in the heel of the blade. Redistributing the weight in the blade to the heel dampens the blade in the key impact section, allowing the player to cradle passes easier improving puck control.

To offset this redistributed weight in the blade, Easton precisely adds weight to the end of the shaft. Weight at the end of the shaft counter balances the blade for optimal swing weight. This Focus Weight Technology™ delivers a truly balanced feeling stick with enhanced puck control.

The Easton EQ50 stick allows the player to customize the balance of the stick, by adding/subtracting removable weights in the end plug. By adding/subtracting one or more of the 5g metal discs the player can fine-tune the balance of the stick to meet their preference. As a guide Easton provides a chart on the stick to calculate the recommend number of disc based on the length of the stick.

The Easton EQ50 hockey stick is available at IceWarehouse.com

EQ50 Ad from Easton:

CCM U+ CL Tavares Stick Review

The CCM U+ CL Tavares Edition hockey stick offers the same great features as the regular U+ Crazy Light but with the blue and orange islanders colors, and the Tavares curve. This is one of the lightest sticks on the market. The CCM U+ CL offers a great balanced crazy light feel.

CCM has constructed the U+ Crazy Light out of multiple layers of high-grade carbon fiber to reduce weight and maintain performance and durability. What sets this stick apart from others on the market is how CCM has been able to construct a stick at this weight and without compromising the performance. The extremely lightweight feel offers better puck feel and balance, quicker reaction time, faster swing speed, and hopefully more pucks in the back of the net.

The impact enhanced slash zone increases durability against slashes and impacts. This is a nice touch because that is something a player does not always have control over. The Crazy Light also features a tapered shaft resulting in a low kick point for fast shot releases.

CCM has used what they are calling a matt textured grip on the U+ CL. This grip has almost a light matted sandpaper feel. It does not have a tacky feel prohibiting glove movement. This grip allows lower hand movement while still adding grip and enhancing stick control.

Tavares Epic Goal from the 2009 World Juniors

CCM U+ CL Tavares Stick Review

The CCM U+ CL Tavares Edition hockey stick offers the same great features as the regular U+ Crazy Light but with the blue and orange islanders colors, and the Tavares curve. This is one of the lightest sticks on the market. The CCM U+ CL offers a great balanced crazy light feel.

CCM has constructed the U+ Crazy Light out of multiple layers of high-grade carbon fiber to reduce weight and maintain performance and durability. What sets this stick apart from others on the market is how CCM has been able to construct a stick at this weight and without compromising the performance. The extremely lightweight feel offers better puck feel and balance, quicker reaction time, faster swing speed, and hopefully more pucks in the back of the net.

The impact enhanced slash zone increases durability against slashes and impacts. This is a nice touch because that is something a player does not always have control over. The Crazy Light also features a tapered shaft resulting in a low kick point for fast shot releases.

CCM has used what they are calling a matt textured grip on the U+ CL. This grip has almost a light matted sandpaper feel. It does not have a tacky feel prohibiting glove movement. This grip allows lower hand movement while still adding grip and enhancing stick control.

Tavares Epic Goal from the 2009 World Juniors

CCM U+ CL Tavares Stick Review

The CCM U+ CL Tavares Edition hockey stick offers the same great features as the regular U+ Crazy Light but with the blue and orange islanders colors, and the Tavares curve. This is one of the lightest sticks on the market. The CCM U+ CL offers a great balanced crazy light feel.

CCM has constructed the U+ Crazy Light out of multiple layers of high-grade carbon fiber to reduce weight and maintain performance and durability. What sets this stick apart from others on the market is how CCM has been able to construct a stick at this weight and without compromising the performance. The extremely lightweight feel offers better puck feel and balance, quicker reaction time, faster swing speed, and hopefully more pucks in the back of the net.

The impact enhanced slash zone increases durability against slashes and impacts. This is a nice touch because that is something a player does not always have control over. The Crazy Light also features a tapered shaft resulting in a low kick point for fast shot releases.

CCM has used what they are calling a matt textured grip on the U+ CL. This grip has almost a light matted sandpaper feel. It does not have a tacky feel prohibiting glove movement. This grip allows lower hand movement while still adding grip and enhancing stick control.

Tavares Epic Goal from the 2009 World Juniors

CCM Crazy Light U+ Stick Review

CCM Crazy Light U+ Stick Review

CCM has constructed the U+ Crazy Light out of multiple layers of high-grade carbon fiber to reduce weight and maintain performance and durability. What sets this stick apart from others on the market is how CCM has been able to construct a stick at this weight and without compromising the performance. The extremely lightweight feel offers better puck feel and balance, quicker reaction time, faster swing speed, and hopefully more pucks in the back of the net.

The impact enhanced slash zone increases durability against slashes and impacts. This is a nice touch because that is something a player does not always have control over. The Crazy Light also features a tapered shaft resulting in a low kick point for fast shot releases.

CCM has used what they are calling a matt textured grip on the U+ CL. This grip has almost a light matted sandpaper feel. It does not have a tacky feel prohibiting glove movement. This grip allows lower hand movement while still adding grip and enhancing stick control.