indykrap Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 Hey all, Does anyone know if Warrior is planning a GT2 line? Looking to move on from my Premiers and thinking this may be what I'm looking for. Also curious about everyone's experience in the original line! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coopaloop1234 Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 I sure as hell hope so. I'm pretty certain that they will be releasing a second version of the line, it seemed fairly popular (not G3/G4 levels though) and it bolsters their lineup and puts them in line with the rest of the big boys with having their "stiff" pad and their "flexible" pad. I've been a massive fan of the original R/GT line and while I may end up switching over to the G4 line (want to see the R/GT2 line first), I won't move away from the 70 degree glove that the R/GT line has. It's been a while since my review below and I've put the gear through a lot more wear and tear since then, but it's holding up extremely well. I'm starting to see the pads really soften up now, but I'm 1.5 years in with them with 2-4 ice times a week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motowngoalie Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 It seems like the big gear companies all have 2 lines nowadays so they can do a new release yearly. From the G4 launch, I would expect the GT2 release in or around April of next year. Just speculation on my part though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indykrap Posted October 12, 2018 Author Share Posted October 12, 2018 2 hours ago, coopaloop1234 said: I sure as hell hope so. I'm pretty certain that they will be releasing a second version of the line, it seemed fairly popular (not G3/G4 levels though) and it bolsters their lineup and puts them in line with the rest of the big boys with having their "stiff" pad and their "flexible" pad. I've been a massive fan of the original R/GT line and while I may end up switching over to the G4 line (want to see the R/GT2 line first), I won't move away from the 70 degree glove that the R/GT line has. It's been a while since my review below and I've put the gear through a lot more wear and tear since then, but it's holding up extremely well. I'm starting to see the pads really soften up now, but I'm 1.5 years in with them with 2-4 ice times a week. Very cool review, thanks! That's good to hear about the style of pad. Basically what I'd be looking for is a more flexible, but hard-faced pad. I like my Premiers as they have one internal/external break but would prefer a softer boot, likely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coopaloop1234 Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 1 minute ago, indykrap said: Very cool review, thanks! That's good to hear about the style of pad. Basically what I'd be looking for is a more flexible, but hard-faced pad. I like my Premiers as they have one internal/external break but would prefer a softer boot, likely. New P2's have a very soft boot. Like surprisingly soft. G4's have a softish boot as well. I'm just guessing, but I think the R/GT2 line will have the same new features as the G4 but with a tapered toe and more torsional flex (and I think that's about it to differentiate the two lines). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwarnar Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 I'm in the same boat as @coopaloop1234. Long time GT Pro user and love everything about the full set. I'm sure an update is coming on a second generation GT line. I wouldn't be surprised if it's minor tweaks like G4 (airslide, active drop) but I wouldn't expect any major updates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max27 Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 They should make Leather Straps a custom option and add a tight fit channel. Id personally get warriors if they were like that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coopaloop1234 Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 14 minutes ago, Max27 said: They should make Leather Straps a custom option and add a tight fit channel. Id personally get warriors if they were like that No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max27 Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 1 minute ago, coopaloop1234 said: No. leather straps wouldnt be something id request as much as a tight fit channel. cant stand a loose fitting pad. imo it feels sloppy as hell lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwarnar Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 23 minutes ago, Max27 said: leather straps wouldnt be something id request as much as a tight fit channel. cant stand a loose fitting pad. imo it feels sloppy as hell lol I wear my GTs snug. I hate sloppy pads as well and have no problems. I think tight fit leg channels and leather straps defeat the principles that Pete uses in his designs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroGravitas Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 Things I'd like to see: Elimination of the outer calf wedge. I just don't think it does much - the leg channel does a good job of wrapping and protecting your leg. I'd like to see something like the CCM P2, which doesn't have an outer wedge. A bit more reinforcement throughout the pad. I'm not a big guy at 5'10" 175 pounds, but the pad has softened up quite a bit through 11 months of use. The break on my GT has become sort of floppy, which I feel is a little disappointing in a pro pad. Maybe the GT2 will bring the HyperComp reinforcement that the G4 brought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwarnar Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 Maybe @Kirk3190 can chime in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max27 Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 6 hours ago, cwarnar said: I wear my GTs snug. I hate sloppy pads as well and have no problems. I think tight fit leg channels and leather straps defeat the principles that Pete uses in his designs i wear my pads far tighter than like 90% of goalies do. I like the pads to feel extremely tight like an extension of my leg, without rotation unless my leg is dictating it. Im so reluctant to switch out of it lol i tried a little looser and it felt so sloppy and unconnected Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max27 Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 6 hours ago, cwarnar said: I wear my GTs snug. I hate sloppy pads as well and have no problems. I think tight fit leg channels and leather straps defeat the principles that Pete uses in his designs im thinking of something like how Brians did the Heritage pad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk3190 Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 On 10/12/2018 at 6:53 PM, cwarnar said: Maybe @Kirk3190 can chime in? Can't share much yet on GT2. But some of the speculators in this thread will not be disappointed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coopaloop1234 Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 21 minutes ago, Kirk3190 said: Can't share much yet on GT2. But some of the speculators in this thread will not be disappointed! Rough idea when the slow trickle of viral marketing is going to start? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk3190 Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 17 minutes ago, coopaloop1234 said: Rough idea when the slow trickle of viral marketing is going to start? January Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwarnar Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 31 minutes ago, Kirk3190 said: January Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coopaloop1234 Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 On 12/13/2018 at 1:11 PM, Kirk3190 said: January It's January 4th and we haven't seen or heard a thing. Hurry up and tease me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk3190 Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 On 1/4/2019 at 2:25 PM, coopaloop1234 said: It's January 4th and we haven't seen or heard a thing. Hurry up and tease me Is it Friday yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coopaloop1234 Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 1 hour ago, Kirk3190 said: Is it Friday yet? It's 5pm somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Pucker Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 19 minutes ago, coopaloop1234 said: It's 5pm somewhere. WTF - your clock has a "5"...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max27 Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 On 10/12/2018 at 4:52 PM, Max27 said: They should make Leather Straps a custom option and add a tight fit channel. Id personally get warriors if they were like that no they shouldnt i take this back. I tried an all elastic setup w more looseness on my CCMs and loved it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VOGoalie Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 4 hours ago, Kirk3190 said: Is it Friday yet? Don't get me wrong, I love my G4s, but you've definitely hooked me with this post! Excited to see what's in store for the GT line! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 3 minutes ago, VOGoalie said: Don't get me wrong, I love my G4s, but you've definitely hooked me with this post! Excited to see what's in store for the GT line! We had the images up for about 5 mins like a month ago, haha... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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