Review of Bauer Supreme Total One Gloves

Brand: Bauer
Name: Bauer Supreme Total One Gloves
Price: $149.99 on Hockeymonkey.com
Features:  

• MAX-SORB PROTECTION - BAUER's 2nd generation MAX-SORB premium impact technology is strategically placed in high impact areas to provide unparalleled protection.

• ANATOMICAL FIT - Handcrafted precision and state-of-the-art materials allow for a comfotable, close-to-the-hand fit.
• THERMO MAX+ LINER - Start the game light and dry and end the game the same way. BAUER's THERMO MAX+ liner keeps players' hands cool with a moisture-wicking, antibacterial liner that helps control the interior temperature of the glove.
• NUBUCK PALM - Players demand feel and durability from their glove palms. Through extensive internal protocol testing, BAUER's nubuck palm with gecko nash overlay provides the player with soft, subtle feel for total control while providing durability that exceeds expectations.

 

Review: The Bauer Total One Gloves are currently the newest gloves that Bauer has to offer on the market today. My first impression was how snug the gloves were to my hands.  They are abnormally snug compared to other gloves.  This is not a bad thing, just takes a little getting used to.  Another thing I noticed was how light they were.  These gloves are extremely light but the important thing about them is that they do not sacrifice protection with their lightweight design.  One thing I do not like is the lack of ventilation in the gloves. My hands get really hot when wearing them.  Bauer offers many different color schemes with these gloves which I think is very cool.  All in All, if you want a pair of Bauer gloves I would recommend the Bauer 4 Roll Gloves because they are a bit cheaper, the "Pros" use them and I think that they are more durable than the Total One Gloves, but by no means are the Total One Gloves a bad pair of gloves.  

Rating: 9/10

Review of Easton E700 Hockey Helmet

Brand: Easton

Name: Easton E700 Hockey Helmet

Price: $149.99 on Hockeymonkey.com

Features:

Full coverage expanded polypropylene foam liner with a poly carbonate shell to provide multi-impact durability all in a low-profile look

Giro inspired fit system combined with plush padding for excellent stability and best in class comfort

A lightweight performance helmet that has excellent crush resistant properties

CSA/HECC/CE Certified

Review: The Easton E700 helmet is comparable to the Easton S19 helmet.  Although I do not own one, I have tried it on at my local hockey shop numerous times.  My first impression of the helmet is that it looks cool with the "Flat" or "Matte" black finish.  I also noticed that it is somewhat lighter than the popular Bauer 9900 helmet.  On the interior of the helmet, it is similar to Bauer's 9900 with the padding that they use.  I do think that this helmet is comfier than the Bauer 9900 and I feel that I am more protected when wearing this helmet versus the 9900.  One thing I do not like about this helmet is the design (Not the colors, they are cool!)  The design is a little too "ovally" for me.  All in All this is a great helmet with cool color choices!

Rating: 9/10

Review of Easton S19 Stick

Brand: Easton
Name: Easton Stealth S19
Price: $150.00 on PureHockey.com!!!! (Special Sale Ending Soon!)
Features:

• Tuned taper section built with our Elite Stiffness Profile to pro specs
• Quick release
• Controls puck reaction
• Easton TORX(TM) Technology uses an elliptical profile to help transfer torque from your hands to the blade for unsurpassed velocity.
• Micro-BladderTM process and Multi-RibTM structure controls blade flex through puck contact ensuring pinpoint accuracy.
• Kevlar® wrapped Compression Molded concave shaft provides impact protection as well as vibration dampening for a superior feel. (Sr-Int only)
• Improved blade feel with newly engineered materials
• Multi-Core design provides dampening
• Upper core – structural
• Lower core – solid core for improved feel
• Grip coating for enhanced control 

Review:

The Easton S19 has been on the market for a while.  I just bought a limited edition S19 from PureHockey for 150 dollars which is an extremely good deal.  This stick is comparable to the new Easton Stealth RS that is on the market today.  One thing I like about this stick are the square dimensions.  I feel like the square dimensions give me a better feel for the puck and allow for maximum control.  As with all Easton sticks, I would go up a flex because Easton sticks tend to be somewhat whipey. I have had this stick for a couple of weeks and so far it has been very durable and there are no signs of wear on it (I thought that there might be a lot of wear because of the stick being all white.) I like the fact that this stick is whipey because I get that extra "snap" on my shots.  All in all the S19 is a great stick and you cannot get a better stick on the market for the price it is offered.

Rating: 10/10 

Review of Reebok A.i 9 Hockey Stick

Brand: Reebok
Name: Reebok A.i 9 Hockey Stick
Price: $229.99 on Hockeymonkey.com
Features:

Tactile Griptonite 

Pure Fiber - True one-piece construction

Mid Kick Point 

XLerated Blade 

2:1 Power Taper Ratio  

Review: The new Reebok A.i 9 hockey stick is the top of the line Reebok stick on the market at this time.  It is replacing the Reebok 11K hockey stick.  Reebok really stepped up there game with this stick. The A.i 9 is 10 grams lighter than the 11K and the A.i 9 is a true one-piece stick unlike the 11K.  The 11K has the appearance of being a one-piece stick, but it really is not.  Another cool feature about the A.i 9 is that it has a 2:1 Taper Ratio.  What this basically means is that one side of the stick is more durable than the other which gives the shooter that "snap" that they really want (it also makes the stick very durable).  I also really like the design of the stick considering Reebok usually does not change there design that often.

Rating: 9/10

Review of Bauer APX Hockey Stick

Brand: Bauer
Name: Bauer APX Stick
Price: $249.99 on Hockeymonkey.com
Features:

Patented dual density blade core

Intelli-Sense shot technology

Monocomp Technology

Pure Shot blade profile

Lightweight TeXtreme construction

Micro Feel II shaft dimension

Double concave walls

VAPOR premium dual taper

Review: I got this stick a couple of weeks ago and I really enjoy this stick.  Bauer gave this stick a new desgin which I think looks pretty cool.  The APX is a combination of the Bauer Total One and the Bauer APX.  This stick allows the shooter to get his/her hardest shot without sacraficing accuracy.  There is a downside to this stick though; IT IS VERY EXPENSIVE! This stick costs upwards $250.  Another downside to this stick is that it breaks very easily.  I had mine for about 3 weeks and it broke already! My friends have also had theirs break pretty easily.  A plus side to this stick is that you can really feel the puck "sling" off of your stick when you shoot the puck.  If you want to buy a stick from the APX series I would recomend the Bauer APX 7.0.  This stick is the exact Bauer Vapor X:60 with a new paint job.  It is cheaper and I think it is more durable.  The Bauer APX was a big let down for Bauer fans like me...

Rating: 7/10

Stealth RS Video Review!

 

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Stealth RS Review (Video Review Coming Soon!)

Brand: Easton
Name: Stealth RS
Price: Aviable for pre-order on Hockeymonkey.com for $249.99
Features: Elliptical Profile
               Multi-Rib Blade Construction
               Kevlar Wrapped Shaft
               Low Kick Point
               Pro Shaft Dimensions
               Matte Finish Blade
               Optional Grip Coating

Review: Our good friends at Easton just sent us the NEW STEALTH RS! My first impressions of the stick was that it looks kind of like the old Nike sticks because of the design. The stick is all blacked out except for the parts that say "Stealth RS" and those parts are yellow.  The stick has the option of grip or no grip. The stick I have has no grip on it.  The sticks with no grip on them have a bunch of tiny little holes that enable your hands to slide really good on the shaft, I really like that! Another cool feature of this stick is the Low-Kick Point Flex. The stick flexes at an extremely low point in the stick which allows the shooter to get more of the "snap" on his/her shot.  I would recomend that you go up a flex when swithcing from Bauer, Reebok, Miken, Harrow, Etc. Those sticks have a higher flex point so when you switch over to the Stealth RS it will feel really "whippy" and "flexy." For example, if you use a 77 flex Bauer I would reccomend you use a 85 flex Stealth RS. One thing I did notice was that the first couple of shots I took with the stick I heard it cracking. Dont worry about that, In another review I read about the RS the guy said he experienced the same problem.  (Probably because the fibers have to expand from never being flexed before.) I really think Easton has stepped up their game in the Hockey Stick Maket and I like where they are going with this stick. This is one of the best sticks I have ever owned. 

Rating: 12/10