There are some new twigs that have hit the market in the last few months. This would be good a time as any to talk a little bit about them.
Bauer came out with the new Vapor line this October. Previously the Vapor sticks started at the X:15, and went up to the X:60. The new ones are numbered as such: X2.0, X3.0……….X7.0 and the APX being at the top. Having used both the APX and TotalOne, I’d say the APX feels lighter. This of course is the stick that Ovechkin was promoting when he joined the Bauer team. I guess it’s not saying much, given the type of season he is having so far, but it’s a really nice stick.
Easton has a new stick called the RS. They have boasted that 23% of NHL players are using this one. I think that might be true, because I’m sure you’ve all seen it on TV. It’s the matte black stick, with yellow highlights. Sticks just keep getting lighter and lighter, and the RS is no exception. Probably the nicest looking stick added to the roster this season.
Reebok came out with the A.i. line. This has four levels: 3, 5, 7 and 9. Definitely looks like they put some thought into the technology here. “Advanced innovation” is right. Haven’t had a chance to try this guy out yet, but something at the top of my list.
These fine sticks can of course be bought at www.HotShotsHockey.ca, for real low prices
