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would like to know because would like a digital version instead of having to scan the one you pay for their

Yes you can.

Im getting them for around the same price at $100 CDN. I’m a decent novice forward with a not so great, slap shot but i do have a good wrist shot. Im currently using a cheap mission z-1 and i find it is very flimsy when taking wrist shots and not responsive at all.

I have answered many questions regarding sticks and which is the best for a particular player.

The answer remains the same. Go with whatever stick feels right to YOU. Most every stick on the market comparably priced is going to perform about the same. The "which is better" question is a tough one to quantify, due to the extreme variations in people. Performance aside, there are several factors that come into play when choosing a stick. Size, weight, skill level, position, strength, etc……

Bottom line is this. You need to find a stick you feel good about. You feel that your "cheap" Mission Z-1 is flimsy, so in the back of your mind every time you shoot or pass with that stick you think about it, and consequently your shot or pass is negatively affected by it.

Do this, try out a few of your friend’s sticks. Get a feel of how each one feels. Try out different flexes and curves, then make your choice. Spending a lot of money on a stick that someone else tells you is the best seems silly to me. You be the judge. You have to use it…

That having been said, I will offer my two cents. Easton makes several good sticks. I have used Synergy’s for a long time, and like the way they feel. My personal favorite is the CCM Vector. That stick has been the best stick for me for a couple of years now. I really like that one. It offers the best overall balance of feel, stiffness and performance.

Good luck,

Steve.

likee,

i know theres

single a
double a
triple a
junior a
junior b
ohl
nhl

etc.

but whats the order of the highest skill level ?

Youth Hockey:

Learn to skate
I.P.
Mini Mite – Rec, A, AA, AAA
Mite – Rec, A, AA, AAA
Squirt- Rec, A, AA, AAA
PeeWee – Rec, A, AA, AAA
Bantam – Rec, A, AA, AAA
Midget Minor (U16) – Rec, A, AA, AAA
Midget Major (U18) – Rec, A, AA, AAA

Junior Hockey:
Jr. C (NorPac etc.)
Jr.B (NAHL etc.)
Jr.A (USHL)
Major Junior (QMJHL, WHL, OHL)

College Hockey:
Div I
Div III

Minor hockey:
SPHL
CHL
AHL

PRO:
NHL, European Hockey League

CCM Vector U+ Pro Ice Hockey Skates available at icewarehouse.com

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