Predictions for next broken sticks? And how long they last

This is why I have s27 sticks for practice and 2s sticks for games.

Yo bro it time for a video of you testing wood vs high end sticks.

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i’ve had my 2s pro for almost a year now, use it 4 times a week🤷‍♂️

I've used a $55 p2.5 for the last year.

Got the same problem with sticks, and after a teammate broke a brand new 2s pro by slapshotting on the paddle at a warmup, I decided not to use them in practices anymore and keep them for games, now I use some regular foam cores that cost me 150$ each at practices and my bank account is thanking me

love the vids trav keep on making the best vids on youtube

what is the grip you have on the lower part on your stick on the No Name one?

Basic enginerding. Lighter weight= less disability. Companies are designing the sticks to be as light as possible because thats what customers want. Try using mid grade sticks and see if they hold up better. I pay $150-$200 for my sons sticks, varsity hockey, taking shots 5 nights per week. They last most if not a whole season.

I haven’t used one or got my hands on one, but I heard that the unreleased Bauer Supreme 2S Lite was suppose to fix the durability of the 2S pro but keep the same weight as a 2S Pro. The ones selling I’ve seen are almost always used. Ones that are new have basic specs and I think they go for pretty much the same money as a 2S Pro.

@trav4oilers try using the 2X pro sticks. My 2X pros last wayyyyyyyy longer than my 2S pros ever did. Plus the vibrations from shots is a lot better, and it still handles better than the 1S

Vaughn foam core sticks are awesome

I have had my Bauer 2s pro for 7 months and use it 3 times a week and I am 6’3 and 200 pounds and have had no issues with it so far I love it backup stick is a CCM extreme flex 4 and 2 and CCM premier 2 stick

Legit, give the Sher-Wood M90 a shot if you can get your mitts on one... I've never had the chance, but I love my T120's...

Make's me wonder if a manufacturer has ever thought of trying a honey comb lattice type of composite stick. Even with no skin, kinda like those TOVI sticks. Greatly reduced air resistance, I just don't know about the weight. But, it'd have to be stronger than all the hollow crap, right? Just a thought! Great vid as usual Trav!

Your getting some good form of smashing sticks over the post

Did you break your 2s pros on puck handling or getting a shot to the shaft just wondering if I should be careful puck playing thanks!

I’m reminded of the scene from Tommy Boy where Zelinski Auto owner (Dan Ackroyd) told Tommy he simply wanted the Callahan name, didn’t give a crap about the product or the people that made them. It’s all about the money! I think 300 plus for a stick is ridiculous, I remember paying 99 dollars for my Sherwood Hextall sticks back in the 90s. Those were tanks!

Great video I have the same opinion to gear as you and it's happened to me. I bought a set of Reebok 7K Catcher And blocker use the catcher once catcher split my first skate. Tried to send it back they're only going to give me $50 store credit

What do you do with your broken twigs? I've always wanted to make hockey stick patio furniture. I just don't break enough sticks lol! Ever think of doing something like that?

I bought a 2pack wood sticks on Sideline swap thanks to you (I didn't knew the site)... and pro-laces.... aaaand a blok... But seriously tho, I know wood sticks are a lot heavier than foam or composite sticks, but at least I think it's good practice for a first stick. The day I can afford a more expensive one, pokechecks are gonna rain from everywhere.

I've into my 2nd season with my 2S and it hasn't broken, but I don't play the puck as much as you so maybe that's why. I had a CCM foam core for a couple seasons before that and same storey there

I'm using foam stick on practice and drills and using S2 on games.

It's called a foundation you hoser!!! Keep up the great work

I use the warrior vr1 pro stick, I use it 6 days a week in practice and games and I to am very big on puck handling, (I have a pretty good shot with it too) I’ve not had this stick for about 4 months and really the only problem I’ve had with it is the decal coming of but that’s nothing.

As a full right goalie do u think it is hard to find equipment

When I played in high school I tried using lighter more expensive sticks. Eventually I had to make a decision to sacrifice performance and move towards a cheaper, heavier stick because I couldn’t afford to keep buying the lighter sticks. I wasn’t trying to go pro so it wasn’t as much of an issue sacrificing performance but it was a decision to use a heavier stick or not be able to afford to play.

Where do you get the goalie buttendz paddle grip? plz I'm a goalie and trying to find it.

Wood for life right here

1. Practice & Game Sticks 2. For a stick to meet expectations of lightness, flexability etc. they're sacrificing somewhere else. ie. durability

I use wooden sticks. Because i break mine over the bar. Often. But this latest one, the Ukrainian Fischer, it just wont break. It gets dented but I havent managed to break it in two yet. That one costed around 140 euros (which are app. the same as dollar today) , but usually I just go fo the 100-120 d/e range. I tried a 250 club, but all i had to do was look at it in a brutal way and it snapped.

I’m going to back like 9 years to when I last played serious hockey but the Reebok 5k sticks were the only goalie stick I used and never broke on me. Granted I rotated 3 of them around but I used them often and they were great and never once broke on me other than a few child in the paddle. The 9k composite Marty Brodeur color way which was sick looking was what I used my last season and that lasted me as well. The 5ks were under 200 and the 9k was 200 but worth it for sure . I would love to get game use out of the sticks they have now but looks like you’re getting hosed for even more money nowadays.

My 1s has lasted me 3 years almost, 2s about 1 year and there both still good

when hes breaking sticks its like BRO JUST QUIT HOCKEY AND PLAY BASEBALL!

My foam core stick lasts every year, with a long handle and short paddle, helps my stick handling and passing with the longer handle. Just a thought, i know you aren’t really a fan of foam core but just letting you know the customizations i get that assist my puck playing game 👍 im 240 lbs btw

No stick will ever be indestructible. So either you get a sponsor or the prices on these sticks need to come down!

I’m used the 2s pro it broke in the first week so I switched to a 2s and I’ve already used it for over 5 months and I’m still using it.

Find a good old wood stick.. I had a Sherwood for about 6 years back in the day.. The Christian Curtis Curve lasted well also... My backup stick is my 15 yr old Itech wood stick 😅 Sure they're heavy but that can also help keep people away from the front of the net too.. If you know what I mean 😅😅 Imagine how many composite sticks Hextall or Smith would have broken on players legs 😅😅

I had a Warrior Ritual v1pro plus and broke in 4 months out of it

I’ve had 4 Bauer sticks every one of them broke , I’ve been using a CCM eflex 4 stick that’s lasted me 3 months not sure if it’s the best stick on the market but it’s lasted me a long while

The bauer's 2s pro is really for pros. Best stick but pros can afford new sticks whenever. The 2s is much more durable from what I can tell.

Premier II has hold on great for me, have 6 customs. Very happy with them Ps big ccm Guy

Bought 3 old Montreal sticks 2 years ago in Switzerland. Got an s2plus from a friend of mine that broke after 5 weeks. The Montreal sticks are the best I've ever had! Still got all 3, none broke. What I does not understand, is how goalie sticks are so much expensive in Canada, the home of hockey. Over here in Germany all the pro sticks are at 250€ (~280$). Thats 70$ off!

i got 5 premier 2.9 sticks from my team and they are doing just fine. Although i noticed CCM sticks chip so easy

You also really liked infinity sticks. They’re not making sticks but there might be some there

I think the goalie sticks on your sunglasses may hold up better =) haha. That's a big chunk of change to swallow, so what stick are you going to go with going forward?

Trav I don’t think it’s the sticks I think it’s you

Trav have u ever tried to get the shaft break sticks fixed. Or at least try it once to test it it for us on the tube.

Thanks for that no name twig that you broke over the crossbar

The only person you have to prove worth, value, or anything to is yourself. This is your life, your dream, and your journey; no one can take that away from you. Your hard work, success, frustration, dedication, sacrifice, setbacks, creativity, and sense of humor are all part of the process of finding your way to where you want to be, even if the destination isn’t always clear. In short: you don’t need the validation of a uSport coach to confirm value and legitimacy to your efforts; it’s not for him to give and this is not his journey… I’m excited to hear about the next stop on your journey, hopefully one that will be fulfilling and successful both on and off the ice for you. You’re a better player than you were a year ago (in my lay opinion), and no doubt you’ll continue to put in the work and effort to be a better player and teammate. As someone else has already said: “Stay well and give 'em hell.” This is YOUR dream; go for it!

The Sherwood rekker m90 and eflex 4 are my go to twigs. Check them both out. Unreal

From my own experience the cheaper sticks last longer than the pro sticks. I have ccm p2.9 sticks for practices and the P2 pro sticks for games. The practice sticks last for 2-3 months.

maybe try out ccm sticks

I go through 1,5 sticks per season that cost me

trav you should use a 2s not a 2s pro. Thats what i recomend

Insane!!! I would use wood sticks from Canadian Tire or wherever for $50 bucks a piece until I made a team that was paying for comps. I was wondering If these days you have your own personal pattern goal stick? Also why are goalies not taping the entire toe of the blade, and the heel of the stick and up a bit on the paddle? I find hardly any tape on the stick very odd. I really haven’t seen an existing pattern out there that I would have liked if I still played. Used to really enjoy experimenting with putting different curves on a wood goal stick heating them up with the torch and getting a nice heel curve with an upshoot going on.

Because the more you break the more they make

I picked up 3 Bauers for dirt cheap and was gonna sell my woods but i might keep em now thats alot of change

I want to try Ice Hockey but I don’t know where I’d be able to find a team my age :/

I remember my grandad bringing m back a comment vector v10 composite sim tick for my birthday back in the day he bought it he got it from America to England and first shot the shaft exploded and I could’ve cried haha I wish I could’ve put the money in you did but could never justify it as you said maximum 3 weeks

Try a premier 2 stick

All of these shaft breaks are repairable. I know not the point, but repairable. Go back to No Name. Seem to be the best durability.

What’s sad is it cost to make a composite stick is peanuts. Under 30. The markup is ridiculous but they charge what they want because they can.

Hey trav Our starting goalie just left our team with a 1 week notice before our next game and no reason why. We tried convincing him but it didn't end up working and he just left. Are there any reasons you think there might be why he left. We're a solid team and he gets 10-15 shots per game. Love the editing style and new videos. Keep It Up!

Ho Lee Fook that’s a lot of sticks, u should get a wood stick though, now that’s the play

Trav try a CCM stick

Old video I know, but as a skater....gloves. Gloves just get destroyed. I’m also cheap I don’t want to spend over 100 dollars on gloves for beer league hockey, but the palms are always dying. Now palms are easy to deal with, but I had a pair of CCMs that within two skates the stitching in the fingers where the pad meets the palm was already coming undone.

This is why I still use wood goalie sticks

How has the infinity sticks lasted?

I have the new supreme 2s

When is buttendz releasing that grip you have on the paddle

VIDEO IDEA Buy a stick from 3 different price points and compare them.. BTW: football (soccer) equipment is the same.. You'll buy a 200-300$ boots and they fall apart in 3 months even if you don't use them so much..

If you want a stick to last, don’t get a super expensive stick. They put so much materials that are light and they are not sturdy

For the Q and A where are you gonna play this yesr

Sher-Wood composites!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And I broke my headphones yesterday 😑🤦‍♂️

I was lucky enough to get a deal with ccm to get 3 custom e-flex 4s for 300$ total not each

2x pro are my favourite sticks. They may not have the best puck playing capabilities and feel more like a foam core but they are way more durable. My two 2s pros lasted me the same as you (3-4 weeks each) and my two 2 x pros have lasted my 8 months each so far and still going strong. I feel that you break a lot of 2s’s on the shaft, they have shitty impact protection. When you hit them with your finger nail they even feel “tingy” if that makes sense. Just feel extremely hollow and weak to the touch. But that’s just me.

This is why I go through tape 5 times faster than most players. I’ve only been playing for 2 weeks and I’ve already gone through a whole roll of white tape. I’m dirt poor and can’t afford for my stick to break right now.

Is he playing anywhere this season or is he done playing?

I know you skate daily, but this is insane to me. A single Sher-Wood BPM120 has been lasting me months and I'm fairly hard on them. I honestly think the highest end sticks are sacrificing durability for performance. The lower price mid-level composites are a bit heavier but far more durable.See if Sher-Wood will sponsor you with some demo sticks. They seem like they're trying to re-invigorate their sales with the new line, so I'm sure they'd love some publicity.

Try the E-flex 4 twig

They probably could make a indestructible stick. But it's not gonna perform the best.

If they don't break how are they going to get you to buy more?

Try ccm eflex 4 stick

Hey Trav I have a question for you. I am a 11 year old goalie and after watching this video I was shocked at the prices of sticks , anyway what age do u think I'll be breaking my sticks.

First of all, you’re still sexy. Secondly, I feel goalie sticks are not manufactured for the work they are put into. Stopping 80-100mph shots, the sticks need more structure and better quality. Sadly, the companies build them so they eventually break to ensure future purchases. It’s hockey product purchasing and economics. Also those beats would make me look almost as sexy as you👀

Try ccm it will last

FOAM CORE!!!!! JRZ sticks, old Bauer sticks that are all over sideline swap, Alaska sticks, Christian stick. Stop buying composite, trav

My sticks last me a year does that means I’m not working hard enough😂

Day 171 of not putting sideline swap ads in the beginning of videos. starting to get sad

My goalie coach had 26 broken sticks in his basement at one point. 26!

80 LOL more like 40-50 tops from what i've seen boss :D

Yup my true stick broke after about 2 months

What about sticks and their 30 day warranty ? a lot of your sticks broke within the warranty

You keep going back to those shit sticks and completely ignore the best stick made, the CCM EF4 or P2. Best gear made too, thats another days topic. Why do you always ignore CCM?

Jeez trav ever think of playing baseball instead?? 😂😂

Quit buying the top of the line sticks. They don’t have the durability. They are specifically made with less material for less weight and more feel, but durability is a issue

bro i had 3 sticks over 8 years and i have never broke a stick