ilyazhito Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 That makes sense. They were probably designed to last longer than North American pro gear. I was kind of surprised to hear that pro gear lasts for such a short time, but then it takes a lot of beating in a short amount of time. I'm surprised that there are so many pro return pieces of equipment in usable condition available through SidelineSwap, HockeyMan, and similar websites, unless that is because pros reject equipment before their useful life ends. How much of it is manufacturers sacrificing durability for performance, and how much of it is pros discarding equipment earlier than the end of its useful life? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvuviv30 Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 What is the Calf Bracket that the MACH series is introducing? Any pictures? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilyazhito Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 3 hours ago, wvuviv30 said: What is the Calf Bracket that the MACH series is introducing? Any pictures? How is that different from the current Bauer Supreme calf channels (2S Pro, Ultrasonic/3S)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvuviv30 Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 10 hours ago, ilyazhito said: How is that different from the current Bauer Supreme calf channels (2S Pro, Ultrasonic/3S)? Thats what I am trying to figure out, it's a selection in the customizer, 'Calf Bracket' and options are Mach or no bracket From Goalie Monkey: "Further down on the calf a redesigned Calf Support System (C.S.S) includes an all-new molded calf pillow and bracket built into the calf plate itself. " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroGravitas Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 35 minutes ago, wvuviv30 said: Thats what I am trying to figure out, it's a selection in the customizer, 'Calf Bracket' and options are Mach or no bracket From Goalie Monkey: "Further down on the calf a redesigned Calf Support System (C.S.S) includes an all-new molded calf pillow and bracket built into the calf plate itself. " Might be this thing. But I could be wrong. Bauer product education for retail store employees will be coming in May so we will find out then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puckstopper Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 36 minutes ago, wvuviv30 said: Thats what I am trying to figure out, it's a selection in the customizer, 'Calf Bracket' and options are Mach or no bracket From Goalie Monkey: "Further down on the calf a redesigned Calf Support System (C.S.S) includes an all-new molded calf pillow and bracket built into the calf plate itself. " This: To me it looks like a cross between what True does and a professor strap. Probably works great for someone with normal legs, but I've got big calves and I bet I'd struggle with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvuviv30 Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 23 minutes ago, Puckstopper said: This: To me it looks like a cross between what True does and a professor strap. Probably works great for someone with normal legs, but I've got big calves and I bet I'd struggle with it. I believe thats the "Mach will feature a new Tune-Fit+ strapping system at the calf designed to balance the pad on the leg. Fully adjustable straps at both the top and bottom of the calf will allow for a truly customized and exact fit for any leg shape and size." 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxtm30 Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 11 hours ago, ilyazhito said: How is that different from the current Bauer Supreme calf channels (2S Pro, Ultrasonic/3S)? 1 hour ago, wvuviv30 said: Thats what I am trying to figure out, it's a selection in the customizer, 'Calf Bracket' and options are Mach or no bracket From Goalie Monkey: "Further down on the calf a redesigned Calf Support System (C.S.S) includes an all-new molded calf pillow and bracket built into the calf plate itself. " From what i have been told, please correct me if this is wrong. Calf bracket: Think stabilislide but for the calf plate. Pictures above: Calf support system is the supreme equivalent of the balance plate from hyperlite. Tune fit + is the new strapping. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puckstopper Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 2 hours ago, maxtm30 said: Calf bracket: Think stabilislide but for the calf plate. Hmmm, that does make sense. I guess time will tell once store employees get some training or TGN is allowed to share tech specs with us peons. If true, I'll be fascinated to see what the reaction is to a fixed calf wing. Locking in the knee landing area makes a big difference in performance, but I wonder if locking in the calf as well will result in a pad that feels overly rigid. Time will tell I guess. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxtm30 Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 1 hour ago, Puckstopper said: Hmmm, that does make sense. I guess time will tell once store employees get some training or TGN is allowed to share tech specs with us peons. If true, I'll be fascinated to see what the reaction is to a fixed calf wing. Locking in the knee landing area makes a big difference in performance, but I wonder if locking in the calf as well will result in a pad that feels overly rigid. Time will tell I guess. Ordering tomorrow, will share what I can after! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chenner29 Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 5 hours ago, maxtm30 said: From what i have been told, please correct me if this is wrong. Calf bracket: Think stabilislide but for the calf plate. Pictures above: Calf support system is the supreme equivalent of the balance plate from hyperlite. Tune fit + is the new strapping. I have heard the same, bracket for the calf wedge to make it more rigid 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxtm30 Posted April 27, 2022 Share Posted April 27, 2022 ORDER placed (first time as a customer for me, so my wallet hates me now) Mach logo is ice blue, so should be one of the light teal the Seattle Kraken uses.Specs: PADS Stiff core 120 soft boot no knee wing calf bracket stabilislide skate laces - offset vapor tune fit connect glove and blocker game ready nylon lacing mach grip print liner (new stock option) INTpalm fit no wrist strap stock poron padding no thumb pillow INT palm 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted April 28, 2022 Author Share Posted April 28, 2022 On 4/25/2022 at 12:49 PM, maxtm30 said: From what i have been told, please correct me if this is wrong. Calf bracket: Think stabilislide but for the calf plate. Pictures above: Calf support system is the supreme equivalent of the balance plate from hyperlite. Tune fit + is the new strapping. This is correct 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted April 28, 2022 Author Share Posted April 28, 2022 On 4/25/2022 at 3:14 PM, Puckstopper said: Hmmm, that does make sense. I guess time will tell once store employees get some training or TGN is allowed to share tech specs with us peons. If true, I'll be fascinated to see what the reaction is to a fixed calf wing. Locking in the knee landing area makes a big difference in performance, but I wonder if locking in the calf as well will result in a pad that feels overly rigid. Time will tell I guess. Honestly, no clue when my gear is coming. Just finalized the custom graphic process. Ultra Sonic is my favorite release of the last couple cycles, so I am okay with more stabilislide 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted April 28, 2022 Author Share Posted April 28, 2022 Game Ready Stock Closure - https://www.instagram.com/reel/CcgaV0JDYlo/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link New Internal Glove Strapping - https://www.instagram.com/p/Cbh9zfeuRh3/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nohtaram Posted April 28, 2022 Share Posted April 28, 2022 So it looks like ROM strap is what Warrior does with their glove since G2 series. For me it's way more comfortable to wear glove with strap more on the hand than on/over the wrist - and that keep me from change my G3 glove 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coopaloop1234 Posted April 28, 2022 Share Posted April 28, 2022 2 minutes ago, Nohtaram said: So it looks like ROM strap is what Warrior does with their glove since G2 series. For me it's way more comfortable to wear glove with strap more on the hand than on/over the wrist - and that keep me from change my G3 glove I'm excited for the lack of a wrist strap to catch on. A lack of wrist strap is just an amazing feature that I'm thoroughly surprised has taken this long to see variants of. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxtm30 Posted April 29, 2022 Share Posted April 29, 2022 19 hours ago, Nohtaram said: So it looks like ROM strap is what Warrior does with their glove since G2 series. For me it's way more comfortable to wear glove with strap more on the hand than on/over the wrist - and that keep me from change my G3 glove The only feature I love from a glove I absolutely hate. Glad this option gained traction in the market! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxtm30 Posted April 29, 2022 Share Posted April 29, 2022 On 4/28/2022 at 7:51 AM, TheGoalNet said: Ultra Sonic is my favorite release of the last couple cycles, so I am okay with more stabilislide Same here! I sold hockey gear during exciting times; rise of the od1n tech, first ADV stick, ergo spine, unibody outsole tech, Nexus ADV, and stabilislide. The biggest game changer all these years was stabilislide. I remember being amazed at the execution! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonesDT Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 Does anyone know if Bauer is releasing a Senior level version of the Mach pads ("4S"?) this year? How about a Mach stick? Any new chest/pants this year? Thanks. I need a lot of new gear and not sure if I should just wait a couple more months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroGravitas Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 (edited) 3 hours ago, BonesDT said: Does anyone know if Bauer is releasing a Senior level version of the Mach pads ("4S"?) this year? How about a Mach stick? Any new chest/pants this year? Thanks. I need a lot of new gear and not sure if I should just wait a couple more months. Yes, a senior pad is coming. Yes, a Mach stick is coming. Yes, a new chest is coming. No, a new pant is not coming. Edited May 3, 2022 by ZeroGravitas 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coopaloop1234 Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 (edited) 9 minutes ago, BonesDT said: Does anyone know if Bauer is releasing a Senior level version of the Mach pads ("4S"?) this year? How about a Mach stick? Any new chest/pants this year? Thanks. I need a lot of new gear and not sure if I should just wait a couple more months. Can't comment on the Senior Pads and stick (though my assumption would say yes), but a few pages back there were some images of the leaked Mach C/A. Couldn't be more of a mash up of the Ultrasonic and Hyperlite C/A: Edit: It's essentially the retial version of what a lot of people have been ordering custom as of late: Hyperlite body - Ultrasonic arms. Edited May 3, 2022 by coopaloop1234 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonesDT Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 11 minutes ago, ZeroGravitas said: Yes, a senior pad is coming. Yes, a Mach stick is coming. Yes, a new chest is coming. No, a new pant is not coming. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted May 3, 2022 Author Share Posted May 3, 2022 2 hours ago, BonesDT said: Thank you. Pants and skates are down to 1 line. Pro, elite, GSX 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chenner29 Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 8 hours ago, coopaloop1234 said: Can't comment on the Senior Pads and stick (though my assumption would say yes), but a few pages back there were some images of the leaked Mach C/A. Couldn't be more of a mash up of the Ultrasonic and Hyperlite C/A: Edit: It's essentially the retial version of what a lot of people have been ordering custom as of late: Hyperlite body - Ultrasonic arms. ProSkateGoal shop on Instagram posted some exclusive pics of their stocked exclusive unit. Really intriguing build, shoulders and side arm protection looks a lot like my NHL CCM unit 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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