Warrior Widow 2011 Hockey Stick Review

Warrior Widow 2011 Review

The Warrior Widow Hockey Sticks are the top of the line sticks from Warrior offering the very best materials and features from Warrior. The Warrior Widow stick is the only stick in the Warrior line that features a True 1 piece stick construction for better control, balance, and feel.

Warrior has given the Widow stick the D-Lite blade core which is the evolution of the Double D blade core. Using a double density internal polymer core, D-lite technology allows for a very stable heel and base area which transitions to a very light and springy mid-toe area. The center of gravity of the blade is also moved closer to the heel area, which makes the blade feel lighter but does not affect stability at impact. Taper hosel area is hollow, allowing for more weight savings. Additional aramid internal blade cap helps impact durability and prolongs blade life. 

Warrior has also introduced the Dagger Taper Technology to the Widow hockey stick to offer a lower flex point than ever before with even more pop. The Dagger Taper keeps the hand area stiffer and allows the stick to flex lower in the shaft and blade area as well as in the upper handle. This loads and releases the shaft and blade together for more flex and better pop on slap shots, snap shots and wrist shots.

• Construction:
  • True 1 piece ensures the most consistent and responsive stick construction on the market, without artificial joints or weak points
    • Single piece fully molded shaft and blade
  • Multi-bias fiber placement to reinforce internal shaft structure and improve impact durability
  • Carbon Elite construction uses the highest-quality lightweight carbon-fiber pre-preg materials
  • Pro-Balance blade and handle design for improved stick feel and weight distribution
• Shaft:
  • Dagger Taper Technology:
    • Features an aggressive 12-inch taper from hosel to shaft for increased lower flex on all shots
    • Keeps the hand area stiffer and allows the stick to flex lower in the shaft and blade area as well as in the upper handle. 
    • This loads and releases the shaft and blade together for more flex and better pop on slap shots, snap shots and wrist shots
  • Additional three-inch stick length to avoid use of heavy extensions and end plugs
• Geometry:
  • Double concave and slightly rounded corners
• Grip: Smooth matte stick finish
• Blade:
  • D-Lite blade core features stable heel with super-lightweight tow for improved balance and puck control
    • D-Lite is an evolution of the DD blade core using denser foams in the heel and softer foams in the toe for improved power and feel
  • X-Stitch blade wrap carbon/aramid mix for increased durability and power transfer

• Flex: 85, and 100

• Length: 63″

• Weight: Posted upon stick arrival

Warrior Widow 2011 Hockey Stick Review

Warrior Widow 2011 Review

The Warrior Widow Hockey Sticks are the top of the line sticks from Warrior offering the very best materials and features from Warrior. The Warrior Widow stick is the only stick in the Warrior line that features a True 1 piece stick construction for better control, balance, and feel.

Warrior has given the Widow stick the D-Lite blade core which is the evolution of the Double D blade core. Using a double density internal polymer core, D-lite technology allows for a very stable heel and base area which transitions to a very light and springy mid-toe area. The center of gravity of the blade is also moved closer to the heel area, which makes the blade feel lighter but does not affect stability at impact. Taper hosel area is hollow, allowing for more weight savings. Additional aramid internal blade cap helps impact durability and prolongs blade life. 

Warrior has also introduced the Dagger Taper Technology to the Widow hockey stick to offer a lower flex point than ever before with even more pop. The Dagger Taper keeps the hand area stiffer and allows the stick to flex lower in the shaft and blade area as well as in the upper handle. This loads and releases the shaft and blade together for more flex and better pop on slap shots, snap shots and wrist shots.

• Construction:
  • True 1 piece ensures the most consistent and responsive stick construction on the market, without artificial joints or weak points
    • Single piece fully molded shaft and blade
  • Multi-bias fiber placement to reinforce internal shaft structure and improve impact durability
  • Carbon Elite construction uses the highest-quality lightweight carbon-fiber pre-preg materials
  • Pro-Balance blade and handle design for improved stick feel and weight distribution
• Shaft:
  • Dagger Taper Technology:
    • Features an aggressive 12-inch taper from hosel to shaft for increased lower flex on all shots
    • Keeps the hand area stiffer and allows the stick to flex lower in the shaft and blade area as well as in the upper handle. 
    • This loads and releases the shaft and blade together for more flex and better pop on slap shots, snap shots and wrist shots
  • Additional three-inch stick length to avoid use of heavy extensions and end plugs
• Geometry:
  • Double concave and slightly rounded corners
• Grip: Smooth matte stick finish
• Blade:
  • D-Lite blade core features stable heel with super-lightweight tow for improved balance and puck control
    • D-Lite is an evolution of the DD blade core using denser foams in the heel and softer foams in the toe for improved power and feel
  • X-Stitch blade wrap carbon/aramid mix for increased durability and power transfer

• Flex: 85, and 100

• Length: 63″

• Weight: Posted upon stick arrival

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Reebok 6K Sickick III Grip Hockey Stick Review

Reebok 6K Sickick Stick Review

The Reebok 6K Sickick III grip hockey sticks offers a great value with an affordable price and some high-end features. The 6K stick features the Sickick III technology which uses two different carbon weaves on the front and back of the stick to give an extra pop to the shot release.

The Reebok 6K hockey sticks features the guided blade technology which helps guide the puck on your shot release, and increases blade stiffness. Both helping increase shot accuracy.

• Construction:
  • New lightweight construction offers higher quality composite materials reduce weight without sacrificing durability
• Shaft:
  • Dual Matrix Technology offers a spring loading effect at the kick point for a quick and deadly release
    • Two different graphite weaves are used on the forehand and backhand to increase the power and snap during shot release
• Geometry:
  • Traditional shaft shape 
• Grip: Griptonite™ offers a slightly rubbery feel for increased control and better reaction speed
• Blade:
  • Guided Blade Technology™ features dimples on the blade that helps guide the puck trajectory and increase blade stiffness

• Flex: Mid 75, Regular 85, Stiff 100

• Length: Mid 58″, Regular 60″, Stiff 60″ 

• Weight: 516 grams (based on 85 flex)

Reebok 6K Sickick III Grip Hockey Stick Review

Reebok 6K Sickick Stick Review

The Reebok 6K Sickick III grip hockey sticks offers a great value with an affordable price and some high-end features. The 6K stick features the Sickick III technology which uses two different carbon weaves on the front and back of the stick to give an extra pop to the shot release.

The Reebok 6K hockey sticks features the guided blade technology which helps guide the puck on your shot release, and increases blade stiffness. Both helping increase shot accuracy.

• Construction:
  • New lightweight construction offers higher quality composite materials reduce weight without sacrificing durability
• Shaft:
  • Dual Matrix Technology offers a spring loading effect at the kick point for a quick and deadly release
    • Two different graphite weaves are used on the forehand and backhand to increase the power and snap during shot release
• Geometry:
  • Traditional shaft shape 
• Grip: Griptonite™ offers a slightly rubbery feel for increased control and better reaction speed
• Blade:
  • Guided Blade Technology™ features dimples on the blade that helps guide the puck trajectory and increase blade stiffness

• Flex: Mid 75, Regular 85, Stiff 100

• Length: Mid 58″, Regular 60″, Stiff 60″ 

• Weight: 516 grams (based on 85 flex)

Reebok 6K Sickick III Grip Hockey Stick Review

Reebok 6K Sickick Stick Review

The Reebok 6K Sickick III grip hockey sticks offers a great value with an affordable price and some high-end features. The 6K stick features the Sickick III technology which uses two different carbon weaves on the front and back of the stick to give an extra pop to the shot release.

The Reebok 6K hockey sticks features the guided blade technology which helps guide the puck on your shot release, and increases blade stiffness. Both helping increase shot accuracy.

• Construction:
  • New lightweight construction offers higher quality composite materials reduce weight without sacrificing durability
• Shaft:
  • Dual Matrix Technology offers a spring loading effect at the kick point for a quick and deadly release
    • Two different graphite weaves are used on the forehand and backhand to increase the power and snap during shot release
• Geometry:
  • Traditional shaft shape 
• Grip: Griptonite™ offers a slightly rubbery feel for increased control and better reaction speed
• Blade:
  • Guided Blade Technology™ features dimples on the blade that helps guide the puck trajectory and increase blade stiffness

• Flex: Mid 75, Regular 85, Stiff 100

• Length: Mid 58″, Regular 60″, Stiff 60″ 

• Weight: 516 grams (based on 85 flex)

Bauer Supreme One100 Goalie Stick Review

Bauer One100 Goalie Stick Review

The Bauer Supreme One100 Goalie Stick is the top of the line goalie stick from Bauer. To provide the performance that one would expect from Bauer, they have used an INNEGRA™ fiber wrap in the paddle and blade. Bauer has also used a reinforced aerospace core in the paddle of the Supreme One100 goalie stick. This combination enhances the durability of the stick by providing additional stiffness, but also helps to reduce the overall weight and vibrations of the stick.

The One100 goal stick also uses an ergonomic paddle design that allows the stick flat face and remain lightweight. Bauer has used a tacky, ribbed design on the shoulder of the One100 goal stick calling it the “Control Zone.” As the name states, this feature increases the control with the stick by ensuring it doesn’t slip out of the hand. This goal stick also utilizes double concave walls in the shaft allowing for excellent feel with the stick.

Bauer Supreme One100 Goalie Stick Features:

• Construction:
  • Full composite design
• Shaft:
  • Double concave geometry for better feel
• Paddle:
  • Ergonomic geometry improves rebound control, balance, and reduces weight
  • Reinforced aerospace core for increased stiffness and puck control
  • INNEGRA™ reinforced outer wrap
• Blade:
  • Optimized stiffness for better rebound control
  • Low density foam for optimized balance and feel
• Grip:
  • Anatomical tactile control zone on shoulder for increased control
• Weight: 773 grams (based on P34 curve 26.5″)
• Curve / Type
• P31 / Mid Open Curve
• P34 / Heel Wedge
• P39 / Heel Closed

Goalie Curve Guideline:
L = Left (Regular) = You hold the stick in your RIGHT hand
R = Right (Full Right) = You hold the stick in your LEFT hand

Bauer Supreme One100 Goalie Stick Review

Bauer One100 Goalie Stick Review

The Bauer Supreme One100 Goalie Stick is the top of the line goalie stick from Bauer. To provide the performance that one would expect from Bauer, they have used an INNEGRA™ fiber wrap in the paddle and blade. Bauer has also used a reinforced aerospace core in the paddle of the Supreme One100 goalie stick. This combination enhances the durability of the stick by providing additional stiffness, but also helps to reduce the overall weight and vibrations of the stick.

The One100 goal stick also uses an ergonomic paddle design that allows the stick flat face and remain lightweight. Bauer has used a tacky, ribbed design on the shoulder of the One100 goal stick calling it the “Control Zone.” As the name states, this feature increases the control with the stick by ensuring it doesn’t slip out of the hand. This goal stick also utilizes double concave walls in the shaft allowing for excellent feel with the stick.

Bauer Supreme One100 Goalie Stick Features:

• Construction:
  • Full composite design
• Shaft:
  • Double concave geometry for better feel
• Paddle:
  • Ergonomic geometry improves rebound control, balance, and reduces weight
  • Reinforced aerospace core for increased stiffness and puck control
  • INNEGRA™ reinforced outer wrap
• Blade:
  • Optimized stiffness for better rebound control
  • Low density foam for optimized balance and feel
• Grip:
  • Anatomical tactile control zone on shoulder for increased control
• Weight: 773 grams (based on P34 curve 26.5″)
• Curve / Type
• P31 / Mid Open Curve
• P34 / Heel Wedge
• P39 / Heel Closed

Goalie Curve Guideline:
L = Left (Regular) = You hold the stick in your RIGHT hand
R = Right (Full Right) = You hold the stick in your LEFT hand