I grew up in the “stick on the ice 100% of the time” era. So I was using 27 and 28 inch paddles. I went back to 27s for beer league but started shaving them down earlier this year and it’s been working great. Part of what keeps it fun is experimenting with this stuff.

I still make tons of stick saves from standing position. I'm so old, I was trained to keep my stick flat on the ice at all times and to stay on my feet as much as possible. I've definitely adapted to the new style of play. But once you hit 40, all those butterflies start to catch up with you.

You know it's going to be a fire Monday when Trav uploads a new vid 🔥

Great video man!

Great vid and info! Buttendz looks like it has som solid value to it.

I stopped taping my blades all together years ago, might have to try the butt ends out tho since it's reusable. Just discovered your channel and really dig it. Best of luck in your journey!

Thanks for the info trav Also great vid man was good to see your opinions See you in the next one brother

Thanks for letting us know your tricks

My 5 best hacks, tips and tricks to get the most out of your goal sticks. From how to tape it, to accessories, to cutting it down. Did I miss one? Comment it below. New videos every Monday :) Buttendz use code "TRAVSUCKS" for 10% off ➝ buttendz.com/discount/travsucks2021 Bobrovsky Stick Shaving Tutorial kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pNRgoZqE3KecqWw.html

Good info. Looking forward to hearing where you'll be playing next season.

Personally, i cut the shaft of all my sticks for 3 or 4 years now, absolutely love the feel of a shorter stick while stickhandling, and i feel like i can put more weight on it than i would with a longer one. I papersand and then paint all white all my sticks now, cause the shaft grips on the bauer sticks i use feels like nails on a chalkboard to me. I love the all white look and when i'm in a paddledown i feel like i see the puck better when it's close to me. It also allow me to buy the sticks i like in any color without worrying about it 👌🏻

I actual tried the bobrovsky one a few months ago for the first time and it feels so good

Totally agree with you on why the standard paddle is shaped like it is on the top. It has never felt comfortable. Personally I would be very happy if they had the trigger grip as a standard offering, not custom.

Another W video from Trav

Hey Bring back the Curtis Curve Victoriaville !! Haven’t checked you out in a bit Trav, Excellent to see you in the FED !!! I enjoyed trying all the different gear back in the day, but at some point you have to find what works and stick with it, and stop all the pucks. I am amazed at how guys move in the bulky upper body protection, and the heavy goal masks of today. I’d be interested to see you try a Mage helmet, or the Warwick Hasek style helmet and cage. Maybe an off season video test try, for some fun just to see how the vision is in one of those. I hope your team gives you an opportunity at a few games in a row so you can get on a roll, Best of Luck !!

Thanks Trav!! 💚💚💚🇨🇦

Love my buttendz grip no doubt about it. I'd say retail stick work just fine for me but I'd be tempted to try different paddle sizes, see if a shorter stick would work. As always thanks for the upload buddy !

I picked up a couple Max Legace pro return sticks recently and they both have a trigger grip standard. One is skinned as a True Catalyst and the other is skinned as a CCM Premier something or other so some other companies are starting to provide it stockish.

Looking good keep working

Good video Trav, I love my buttendz. You should do a review on the NoName sticks and tell us what you think of them compared to the big name brands. I ordered 2 of them a few weeks ago just waiting for delivery.

Love my 26.5 bauer paddle

good info once again guy! my warrior ritual @ 23.5 intermediate fits me perfectly one 'hack' i use is using an automotive ceramic spray on exposed blade areas/shaft....snow wont stick at all and nice and slick for those surprise pokers!

GET THIS MAN TO 100K please he is the best goalie KZfaqr get him to 100k

what do you guys think about the handle grip on the ccm premier sticks (now true has it, ccm removed it). it's hard to go back to tape after that, I'd love to try the buttendz one if they make it happen

Use a Dremel with a cutting wheel. So much faster than a jigsaw, and arguably easier to control. BTW -- This is a legit mod. Finally did it a couple weeks ago, and it's well worth it.

Honestly, I'm not the biggest Trav fan out there. I won't go into a lot of depth but I don't appreciate his click-bait videos and his unfunny humor to name a couple. But this guy nailed the video right on. The "stick always on-the-ice" thing is completely outdated, rounded toes are better than square, and the different grips. Not to mention the high-quality clips he puts in. You are starting to win me over a little bit, Trav.

I just cut down my foam core as an experiment. It went really well. Just a bit worried about taking the saw to the 2s

finally got a new to me goalie stick... and a nice set of supreme gear... next is to get a good cheaper helmet then I can get back into the street hockey (i'm too big and old for ice lol)

Congrats on your signing in Detroit in the Fed 👍

Unless I’m missing something I’m not seeing the Ullmark grip as an option on the myBauer custom site. Could it be a Canada only thing?

Are there any templates available online for either the trigger grip or shaving down your stick?

Doesn’t keeping your stick on the ice provide a nice way to stay level ? How many times the puck surprised me and caught the stick down?

Hey trav, ill be in Winnipeg in a couple of days, can you recommend à good restorent?

I'd love to try shaving the paddle down. But cost prevents that because if I don't like it I won't be buying another stick for a long while.

One hack you missed is to use your stick as a weapon to clear people out of your crease. You can use it to literally hack at your opponents.

what brand is that NN stick you are using in some clips?

I know that michael Hutchinson uses a shaved down paddle you should tryout his prostock stick

I don’t know how we used to play with the old VIC fiberglass wrapped LOGS

How did you get the longer buttenz?

I made my own trigger grip on a street hockey stick I personally like it but I wouldn’t do it to my game sticks 😂

Okay, hear me out, I tape my blade just like you, but for other reasons, when I stickhandle and go to move the puck from my forehand to my backhand och the other way round the puck tend to flip, or at least want to flip. This makes for a much harder time when you are trying to handle the puck. But this is just my reason to only tape half of your blade

1-“Thanks.” 2-“That doesn't mean much coming from someone who's blackmailing me.” 1-“It’s not blackmail, it's cooperation.”

The only stick hack I need is use a 3S pro. I doubt I’ll ever bother looking for a new stick until mine break

How do you like the no name sticks compared to others?

Посмотрел это видео и понял. Чтобы в России сделать такие рукоятки, надо ехать либо в Москву или в Санкт-Петербург.

Personally would never shave down my stick, just seems like it compromises a bit of the durability and makes it a bit unwieldy with all the tape imo. Never had a problem with how stock sticks are shaped, but that’s just me.

0:54 You mean anywhere else except North America?:D

Goalie Stick Hack #6 - Give a stick to someone other than Trav!

Guy St. V wants to know where the block is

They have the paddle shape like that for retail so you can shave it, not everyone have the same size hand that why they dont retail it. Most pros over 95% have rocker blades on the goalie stick , it is never flat, this allows them to cover low blocker and in tight also better mobility and rebound control. the length is just a measurement doesnt indicate the hand position because the blade is not a straight line. You dont need a trigger , better off buying a smaller stick and adding a knob 1" above the paddle shaft joint. they way the paddle length is measured for legality purpose straight where it is widest and stops when reaches end of heel, not from the shaft joint. Too much work on the goalie stick, just go get a procustom not retail custom options.

I'm not sure why you would decide to wait until Monday morning to release new videos? Most everyone is home and more likely to watch your videos on the Sunday.

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bros superstitions 📈📈📈

U turned me over to a round toe guy

Just stop pucks lol.

You don’t make many stick saves because your stick is off the ice….you get lit up on shots along the ice. Stop the gimmicky stuff and use what is manufactured. You aren’t smarter or know more than Bauer.

195cms if you are in every single country on Earth bar the US, Libya and Myanmar* ;) Good video though. Goalies are an interesting species.