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Saturday, 15 February 2014

Easton V9E Stick Review

The Easton Velocity V9E is a high quality stick, with a responsive feel and a flamboyant design, certainly a stick I enjoy using, but that's besides the point, this review is all about whether or not you will like this stick and whether it will suit your needs.


When it comes to the shaft of the Easton Velocity V9E you get a lightweight, "Uni-carbon Shaft construction" meaning that all of the carbon fibres are universally aligned from the top to bottom, this has allowed Easton to shave weight from its Kevlar wrapped predecessor, the Stealth RS2, I have noticed a 40g reduction in weight when comparing my Easton Velocity V9E and My Easton Stealth RS2 on my kitchen scales, the Easton Velocity V9E weighing just 418g, a little heavy when compared to the Bauer APX 2 stick, but barely enough to notice.

Now, moving on to the blade of the stick, this is where Easton has focused most of their efforts over the past year, they have been consulting Scott Bjugstad, a former NHL hall of famer, they suggest that you can get a harder snap/wristshot when shooting from the toe, leading them to a series of marketing schemes such as their youtube campaign, consulting you on how to shoot different types of shot, like a slapshot, snapsnot and wristshots.




Rights go to Easton on their video

Despite their marketing campaign and the controversy it has caused, the HyperToe does actually do it's job, the blade is very responsive and you feel the puck really well, at the same time as being as light as a feather, however the rib technology has caused the stick to creak when flexing the shaft, I can't be sure on whether or not this is just a early manufacturing issue or major design flaw that will need to be addressed.

Also, durability is an issue, having been using the stick for only 2 weeks, my sticks lacquer had started to come off, as you can see in the image beside, this has only proved to be a cosmetic issue as of now, however it could always develop into a performance issue.

Overall, If you want probably the most responsive stick on the market, as well as snappy wrist shot and a charismatic design, and have an unlimited budget to keep replacing these beauties, then this is the stick for you.

If you need any more advice on the stick feel free to comment below or contact me by email at powerskater3@gmail.com.





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