Always a good day when you drop a vid bro! Keep up the good work. This vid makes a lot of sense, I was using a trigger 5 and recently got a 2s pro. The 2s pro is unreal, absolutely love it (I have my hand around the middle of the stick as well)

Former bauer guy here. Loved the 2n pro and currently loving the lx but wanted to switch things up so I picked up a as4 since they didn’t have my specs in hyperlite or ft4 at my local hockey store. Hopefully I like it! Your videos helped my purchase decison and also keep up the good vids

Great video. Ive never thought about it in this way before... I also have a low grip on my sticks when I shoot. I havent shot well with low kicks in the past. I thought it was because I didn't know how to shoot. I now realize its just that my stick wasn't optimized to my shooting style thanks for another great vid boomer!

Bang on! I think the underlying lesson is - whenever possible try out a stick before purchase. So much of this comes down to feel and experimentation so, if you have a store near you that will allow you to test fire sticks, I recommend that you do it. If you don’t and have buddies who will let you try out a stick in warmies, do it.

Yes!!! Amen!! I’ve been preaching this to people, teammates and the kids I coach haha. Getting a proper stick makes the game a ton easier

Thanks for the video. I picked up an Alpha DX on the cheap and it is helping me for sure. I was using a low kick and am more of a power shooter.

Great insight! I switched to a ribcor and had to change the way I took my shots. At first I found I was overpowering the stick and trying to shoot as I would with a mid-kick. I finally was able to adjust by loading with a quick push-pull and a quicker snap-over while having my bottom hand placed higher.

Great input! I shoot like you and the great Brett Hull, slide the hand half way down the shaft, grip it and rip it!

I've just started playing at 47 yrs old. I'm indoors in a small space trying to learn how to shoot, I've tried multiple twigs but settled on three Ribcor Trigger 3DPMT (LH and RH) with 75, 80 and 90 flex each with a different and a Trigger 6 with different curves I'm really liking the 6 P28 75. Just tried a Bauer RH 2N Pro that I did well with (but not the 2N Pro XL)

you can shoot for sure, but goalie's gotta stop a clapper from outside the blueline, holy cripes.

As a Ribcor user I can say that after about a year of experimenting I found that you can definitely get a clap bomb off but it’s really hard, unlike wristers you have to hold the stick slightly BELOW the middle of the shaft. If you get low like that and hit the stick hard on the ice before the puck it’ll load the sweet spot of the shaft. My shots instantly became heavier.

Hand position and how much ice you use to load in your shot are very important to shot generation. Trigger needs less ice for relative return of power. A tack or FT can handle more ice behind the puck as it’s not fighting to accept the energy and return it. The trigger wants to release energy instantly you end up delaying it if the hand position is to low or you take to much ice. Try the trigger and only touch about an inch or 2 behind the puck at most and bring you hand position up 2-4 inches you’ll see a difference. Shot mechanics are inherently personal and mental to a point but the muscle memory is repetition. It’s awkward to learn new mechanics because it’s not normal. Great video an spot on by the stick that enhances what you do in a game the most. I play with all 3 ccms based on my position, league/level of play and whether it’s a wrist shot only vs full shot profile league. Each line of stick brings something

That’s funny Justin I’m getting use now to trigger 6 with my hands further up than the ft4 ,but both sticks are very good but have different characteristics ,anyway great video again keep doing what you’re doing ,your turning into a pro 😎 Very positive in the comments RUDDSY

I’ve used the ribcore line ever since the first ccm edition 40k came out and stick with it since. best low kick stick imo. i got a trigger 5 pro on sale last month but broke at the hosel from a slash only a week of having it. i ended up getting another stick through their warranty and they sent me a trigger 6 pro! i also tried using both flylite/hyperlite and it just didnt feel right, ribcore is definitely the best for low kick sticks.

Odd question, and I know it may not seem applicable.. but I’m a shooter like you. Big heavy shot. I’ve scored from my own blue line. Now .. I’m wondering what you recommend for ball hockey? I play competitive ball hockey. I get this is totally different than shooting a puck. But there is a drastic difference between my shot even in ball hockey and others. I’m looking at the Bauer Agent for both ice and ball hockey. As it’s extremely light. But it’s a low kick point. Is there a stick that you recommend for a shooter that can bomb those shots even in ball hockey? Also does flex and kick point apply as much? I appreciate it and your videos are fantastic. Only KZfaqr in hockey I find that brings a realistic / just talks to us like regular people kind of vibe and it’s great. Anyway thank you

great video. when in doubt FT4 pro. ha ha ha. its tough with sticks being so expensive and short in supply. being comfortable and confident is always gonna be more important than brand or style. i have found in my many years, that once i realized how important the top hand is to shooting that i can use any stick just as well.

I shoot with true catalyst 9x, 7x, and 5x. I’m a D man and I like taking clappers from the blue line. I have never tried anything else but a mid kick stick but I think I will in the future. Thanks.

Dude nice video. I use the ft4 pro like u. Best

Finally someone to explained this using hand position and shot style and not “Are you NHL player [famous name here] and score most of your goals from 11.7 feet from the goal?”

Love it 👏👏👏

Very helpful.

Awesome vid - thanks a ton! I'm a shooter with speed based play style too, and I don't have problem getting a good shot when given time. But when I get those unexpected passes or when I'm surrounded by defense and I need to shoot in a short time, I have trouble getting much on my shot or even sometimes have trouble lifting the puck. I felt going from 75 flex nexus to 70 flex hyperlite 2 fixed this issue for me, which unfortunately broke in 2 months lol. I'm now looking for a ribcor trigger 8 pro (at a good deal), would you say this stick is a right fit for my case? Thanks!

I’ve used a lot of pro stock sticks which I like because it’s interesting and fun to try out new curves and flex profiles. But recently got a Bauer nexus s21 league stick (I believe they were made for junior A players in Canada) I mostly take pretty quick wristers in close or in stride so I’m excited to see how this mid kick will work for me.

I think something important to mention is that this video is targeted towards experienced players who know what their strengths are. If you are a beginner, then they type of stick you use (low, mid, hybrid kick) should matter less no, because any kind of stick can be used to practice any kind of shot. First you develop your shot and refine your technique, and only then should you leverage it by pairing it with the right kind of stick. Curious if anyone has any thoughts on this?

Great video! Once I figured out how stick lie worked exactly, I thought I had it all figured out. However, I found that my shots were still inconsistent. Most were okay, some were flubs, and ... every now and again ... I would get off a near pro-level wrist shot that was just a burner. But, I never could figure out what I did right that time, or how I could repeat it. I play with a Warrior Covert QRL (low kick) ... love it. This video starts me thinking that my lower hand position may be inconsistent, and sometimes significantly working against me.

Great video man, you got a bomb of a shot like me. Keep up the good work!

summary ... the focus is depending on your bottom HAND placement. ... personally I'm 57 n grew up in the day where stick FLEX (65, 75, 85, 95, 105) was never listed on hockey sticks (Koho, Canadien, Titan, SHERWOOD 5030 with Coffey curve etc..) not until late in my 20's approx when aluminum sticks came around ... and MORE importantly KICK POINT was not even discussed .... bottom line they were likely ALL hybrid (based on your bottom hand placement thus we were taught to slide your hand instinctly depending on shot type (wrist/ snap/ slap) .... n thus I fare better today with a HYBRID similar to the video presenter as my shot type is snap that raises off the ice much like his 1st goal.... whereas my 24 yr son is IMO lazy with his hands pretty much always in the same higher up the stick spot n needs a lower flex stick (65 plus he only weighs 150 lbs wet) in order to flex the stick n get it to help with power though based on this vid son would benefit from a low kick but has always favored Bauer Nexus and their mid kick ( but maybe its cause it was lower flex n he liked it) gotta get him to try low kick pt with 65 flex for his high up the shaft hands

You discuss low and mid kick point shooters. What type of shooter would benefit from a high kick point stick?

6:16 Justin proving what a slapshot beast he is! And if you don't know what he did, he took a slapshot OUTSIDE the blue line...and scored! I'm able to do this as well but, it's so rare that you get this opportunity. Great video again and thanks for helping people understanding different kickpoints vs shot type vs type of shot that it benefits.

Goalie challenged you like it was 1988

I like to take wristers and quick snapshots from the slot, I've been using a Warrior Alpha DX (same hybrid kick point as a the FT4) and found that those type of shots are inaccurate UNLESS I choke up (hold my hands closer together when shooting). I think this comes down to the increased leverage you create as the stick flexes closer to the blade. Going to try a trigger 5 and see is this stick makes a difference.

i had a ribcore trigger 3d and my slap shots from the point were powerful

Keep it up man

I just started playing again after 7 years off. I bought a RBZ 75 flex to use. I assumed since I haven’t played in 7 years I should go down to a 75. I have not been able to generate half the power on my snap shot that I use to with an 85 flex Ribcore. You think it’s the stick or is it me?

So I absolutely love the as4 pro. I am a 85 flex p28 guy. Looking to get another stick because why not and here are my opinions: trigger 6 80 flex p28, ft4 pro 85 flex p29, and hyperlite 87 flex p28. What should I do here? Is it worth to use a different curve for ft4 pro or do I stick with the 28 and get a hyperlite or trigger6?

I like warrior alpha sticks cause I Like the mid-low kick point

Also what is your recommended flex number for a short load time?

i prefer mid kick sticks but i always tend to shoot with my hands very close together. Been trying pretty diligently to keep my hands farther apart to get more power. which is funny now that im typing this im thinking about the one stick that i had a lot of success with and it was an older Ribcor pmt3. still trying to get my hands further a part because i have more control while stick handling.

I'm looking for my first stick to start playing beer league, hopefully soon(I'm working on figuring out the skating part lol). What kickpoint is a good starting point to learn how to shoot?

Do you find the ft4 loads easier then the trigger? Ft2 was effortless when shooting curious if you feel the same about the ft4

Also what are your thoughts on the FT5?

I’m a forward who tends to take mostly wrist shots and snap shots. But I keep my hands lower. What stick would be best for me?

What does hybrid kick point mean ? Does it mean for Evey kind of shot

Is that 8 rinks? What div are you in? Who knows I might play against you at some point

Where on the stick does it say where the kick is.?

Im curious if a stick blade curve gives u more power then another blade

Hello Justin still can’t slap shot the trigger 6 but does everything else pretty good ft4 is unreal for everything ,hey hyperlite blade broke warranty on 32 days Hey wouldn’t change it I’ve heard lots of blades breaking on hyperlite Fuck Bauer now great video Thanks RUDDSY

i like mid better than low

Maybe your stick is too stiff try using softer sticks (Ovie uses a 60 flex)

no clap bombs in Beer League where I'm from.. that's possible fisticuffs

my 45 flex sherwood is more stiff than my 58 flex jet speed

Who stops up before the blue line and rifles a slap shot instead of walking in after your teammate tags up lol

Boomer, how is your team not jumping for joy in celebration of your INCREDIBLE GOALS?! 😂 it baffles me the lack of your coplayer’s emotions! Do you play with robots?!

Duh

With all respect .... :D these goalies are so terrible xD