A.YOUNGoalie13 139 Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 After nearly breaking my finger 6 times in one practice yesterday, I think it is finally time to get one of these things. Any reason why you guys use one or the other? They both seem like good products and I’m not sure which to choose Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ArdeFIN 130 Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 I bought Paddle Wedge for just a tad cheaper than Blok and made in Europe. (Where is Blok made? 😁) And I like the streamlined shape of the PW more but I don't see any real reason to choose one over other on performance. Both do the job and that's what matters for your fingers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chenner29 594 Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 8 hours ago, A.YOUNGoalie13 said: After nearly breaking my finger 6 times in one practice yesterday, I think it is finally time to get one of these things. Any reason why you guys use one or the other? They both seem like good products and I’m not sure which to choose Get both and compare for us 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A.YOUNGoalie13 139 Posted April 8 Author Share Posted April 8 12 hours ago, Chenner29 said: Get both and compare for us Who knows... maybe I will Quote Link to post Share on other sites
johncho 13 Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 The wedge looks really poorly printed in a 3D machine, even in the product pictures. It'd be nice if they could clean it up a bit, but also if it is 3D printed, I hope it's been impact tested. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A.YOUNGoalie13 139 Posted April 9 Author Share Posted April 9 1 hour ago, johncho said: The wedge looks really poorly printed in a 3D machine, even in the product pictures. It'd be nice if they could clean it up a bit, but also if it is 3D printed, I hope it's been impact tested. Pretty sure it’s rubber not plastic Quote Link to post Share on other sites
johncho 13 Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 (edited) 2 minutes ago, A.YOUNGoalie13 said: Pretty sure it’s rubber not plastic Oh for sure, it's probably PLA plastic which flexes at room temp (you can see the lines/resolution of the print job), but I don't know how it would react to cold temps/hard impact but I mean obv. they must have tested it, just unsure how well it wears. Edited April 9 by johncho Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A.YOUNGoalie13 139 Posted April 9 Author Share Posted April 9 Just now, johncho said: Oh for sure, it's probably PLA plastic which flexes at room temp (you can see the lines/resolution of the print job), but I don't know how it would react to cold temps/hard impact but I mean obv. they must have tested it, just unsure how well it wears. I mean, they have nhl and other pro users, it must be pretty good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ArdeFIN 130 Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 1 hour ago, johncho said: The wedge looks really poorly printed in a 3D machine, even in the product pictures. It'd be nice if they could clean it up a bit, but also if it is 3D printed, I hope it's been impact tested. That it is, and that is what I was most disappointed of them. Only used them for maybe five times so far thanks to covid so no info on durability from me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scythe 96 Posted April 10 Share Posted April 10 21 hours ago, A.YOUNGoalie13 said: I mean, they have nhl and other pro users, it must be pretty good. I'm surprised they allow them the way they mess with the goalie equipment.. Has anyone tried making their own ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mikemc620 33 Posted April 10 Share Posted April 10 I ordered a couple bloks to use this fall. My issue is that each of them might have lasted a month and I can’t afford to put a new one on my stick every month. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
johncho 13 Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 On 4/9/2021 at 2:58 PM, A.YOUNGoalie13 said: I mean, they have nhl and other pro users, it must be pretty good. Not sure on the Official rules, but are you allowed to use one in-game (in other pro leagues)? I thought this was a practice protection piece only. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A.YOUNGoalie13 139 Posted April 12 Author Share Posted April 12 3 hours ago, johncho said: Not sure on the Official rules, but are you allowed to use one in-game (in other pro leagues)? I thought this was a practice protection piece only. I think guys use them in games Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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