CelestialBurden Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 1 hour ago, coopaloop1234 said: I'd recommend maybe going up a price point on the gloves. Leg pads are pretty easy to get away with a lower tier product as they're all protective, but gloves will showcase why they're at a lower price point for a reason very quickly due to their lack of protection. Thanks for the advice. I didn't mention that this is going to be for roller hockey with a ball, though, so I'm not overly concerned with glove padding. Unless you think that's a mistake... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coopaloop1234 Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 7 minutes ago, CelestialBurden said: Thanks for the advice. I didn't mention that this is going to be for roller hockey with a ball, though, so I'm not overly concerned with glove padding. Unless you think that's a mistake... That definitely changes things. Ball hockey won't be very rough on your pads/gloves from impacts. Though, if you're planning on only doing roller ball hockey, Passeau does a customized set solely for ball hockey: https://passauhockey.com/en/boutique/dek-hockey/ensemble-complet-de-dek-hockey-blanc-en-stock/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kayen Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 Okay, i've been summoned so I'll chime in here. I'll start with my GSX review - lots of nylon used throughout the pad - almost everything aside from the sliding surface and the face of the pad, it's all nylon. Pro: generally lighter weight, better rotation in the leg channel. Con: Not as nice feeling as fancier materials such as nash. Definitely less durable. The knee block is surprisingly stiff for just being laced in. The material itself in the block isn't high grade and will likely wear down in due time from repeated impacts. This pad slides nicer than the G3's did for me - and the G3's to GT2's don't have any huge step up in sliding IIRC. @ZeroGravitas is right - the additions of Stabiliflex + CORTech to the calf is HUGE at this price point. I'm willing to say if you value overall performance over durability / overall life of the pad then absolutely the GSX2 will be the winner. For overall feel, I would veer away from the gloves. Did not impress me. I'm biased though - Warrior c/a since 2014, G3 gloves since 2017. Protective, replaceable liners are amazing at keeping them feeling "new" time after time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroGravitas Posted April 13 Author Share Posted April 13 On 4/11/2023 at 12:34 PM, CelestialBurden said: Thanks for the advice. I didn't mention that this is going to be for roller hockey with a ball, though, so I'm not overly concerned with glove padding. Unless you think that's a mistake... If playing roller hockey with a ball... I'm not sure Stabiliflex or CORTech/sliding will actually be that beneficial for you. Pad rotation probably isn't quite as important with a ball versus a puck - never played roller with a ball so I don't know how big the ball is. The Warriors are likely a lighter weight than the GSX and that might be a consideration with roller - it gets hot on the rink! But if you play ice or want to make the transition to ice, the new GSX might serve you will for both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chenner29 Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 15 minutes ago, ZeroGravitas said: If playing roller hockey with a ball... I'm not sure Stabiliflex or CORTech/sliding will actually be that beneficial for you. Pad rotation probably isn't quite as important with a ball versus a puck - never played roller with a ball so I don't know how big the ball is. The Warriors are likely a lighter weight than the GSX and that might be a consideration with roller - it gets hot on the rink! But if you play ice or want to make the transition to ice, the new GSX might serve you will for both. You guys sell these balls at the shop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatCarGuy Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 10 hours ago, netminder said: Has anyone seen the newest chesty in person yet? Snap pics? I’m not a fan of it. Protection looked solid but feel was off and it felt like it would give up even more 6 and 7 hole goals. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coopaloop1234 Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 3 hours ago, ThatCarGuy said: I’m not a fan of it. Protection looked solid but feel was off and it felt like it would give up even more 6 and 7 hole goals. That's surprising. Unit looks practically the same as the Hyperlite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatCarGuy Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 1 hour ago, coopaloop1234 said: That's surprising. Unit looks practically the same as the Hyperlite. Sternum and floaters are very different. Not a fan of the new sternum foam since it felt springy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coopaloop1234 Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 1 minute ago, ThatCarGuy said: Sternum and floaters are very different. Not a fan of the new sternum foam since it felt springy. That's probably a good thing. The hyperlite can have some weird rebounds off of it's current sternum protection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatCarGuy Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 1 hour ago, coopaloop1234 said: That's probably a good thing. The hyperlite can have some weird rebounds off of it's current sternum protection. This will be worse. It’s not flat so it’ll be even less consistent. Think of the GT and G2 sternum piece it’s like those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coopaloop1234 Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 59 minutes ago, ThatCarGuy said: This will be worse. It’s not flat so it’ll be even less consistent. Think of the GT and G2 sternum piece it’s like those. GT sternum was great for absorbing pucks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatCarGuy Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 28 minutes ago, coopaloop1234 said: GT sternum was great for absorbing pucks. Guess we’ll have to see how it turns out then. I struggled with chest rebounds on G2, GT, G4, and Hyperlite. Had no issues on Shield 2 or X3 Pro+ though. I don’t understand the purpose of the new sternum and floater style on Hyperlite 2. Feels like change just for the sake of change with no actual performance advantage. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.YOUNGoalie13 Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 New sticks! The elite is like a gsx but based off vapor instead of supreme 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilyazhito Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 1 hour ago, A.YOUNGoalie13 said: New sticks! The elite is like a gsx but based off vapor instead of supreme Do they make Elite sticks in full right? It grinds my gears when I go on Pure Hockey and Goalie Monkey, but I can't find a stick in full right that doesn't cost an arm and a leg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockey34 Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 3 hours ago, A.YOUNGoalie13 said: New sticks! The elite is like a gsx but based off vapor instead of supreme Where are those? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.YOUNGoalie13 Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 1 hour ago, ilyazhito said: Do they make Elite sticks in full right? It grinds my gears when I go on Pure Hockey and Goalie Monkey, but I can't find a stick in full right that doesn't cost an arm and a leg. Welcome to my world buddy. The store I work at never really brings anything full right in. Goalie monkey will be your best bet in a few months when these are officially released. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.YOUNGoalie13 Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 51 minutes ago, Hockey34 said: Where are those? Jerry’s hockey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatCarGuy Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 1 hour ago, A.YOUNGoalie13 said: Welcome to my world buddy. The store I work at never really brings anything full right in. Goalie monkey will be your best bet in a few months when these are officially released. Maybe when we get them I’ll put them out on the shelves maybe I won’t who knows Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroGravitas Posted April 23 Author Share Posted April 23 Someone posted some Hyperlite 2 and X5 Pro pics on GGSU. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.YOUNGoalie13 Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 29 minutes ago, ZeroGravitas said: Someone posted some Hyperlite 2 and X5 Pro pics on GGSU. Didn’t know ggsu was still active Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zip Posted April 26 Share Posted April 26 Warrior glove has finally arrived, completing my set: Of course, in the time it took the Warrior glove to arrive (ordered end of Jan, arrived April 20) Bauer announced that they will now make catchers with a 90 degree break so I have some decisions to make 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroGravitas Posted April 28 Author Share Posted April 28 X5 Pro custom legs, catcher and blocker available for order at Pure: https://goalie.purehockey.com/c/custom-goalie-equipment?mfg_web_name=Bauer&sort=first_purch_dt_desc&pg=1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgfoo Posted April 28 Share Posted April 28 Wonder why they have custom colors on the 3X and X5 but not the M5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sescaro Posted April 28 Share Posted April 28 I just got my set of custom 3X about two months ago. I don’t regret it - love the pads and blocker and am close to telling the glove “I love you, too”. I am a little jealous of the fact you can put silver in any of the zones on the X5, though! I loved Logan Thompson’s all silver set up from last(?) year. On a separate note - has anyone heard price point rumors on the performance line Konekt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xmikex32 Posted April 28 Share Posted April 28 looking at puregoalie it seems like the X5 is as customizable as the 3X.Le trio hockey got my hopes up in their description that the thigh rise could be made stiffer. https://www.triohockey.ca/products/bauer-s23-vapor-x5-pro-custom-sr-751966-en Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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