FIFTY-SIX Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 I prefer a short, bulbous, light-weight knob that 1) does not undermine my poke-check extension (i.e., nothing along the shaft to prematurely catch on the blocker palm and retard maximal poke-check extension), 2) provides a substantial bilateral knob volume (i.e., left-to-right) that allows for easy stick retrieval if the stick is dropped and 3) negligible/nonexistent, posterior knob volume (i.e., as popularized by Dominik Hasek) to maximize the possibility of using the stick-shaft as a blocking element in the paddle down position (i.e., fewer pucks slipping under the stick-shaft). In response to some of our colleagues/posters: 1) I frequently re-use "butt-ends" from the sticks with trashed blades and 2) I always use light-weight materials in "butt-end" construction (i.e., "packing peanuts," bubble-wrap, trash, etc.). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punisher Goalie Posted January 24, 2018 Author Share Posted January 24, 2018 Somewhat to @FIFTY-SIX's point above, I am covering the shaft portion of the Russian Grip with cloth tape. I love the knob and the durability of it, but the shaft portion is too grippy for me. Much easier to go to full extension and then release when I have the cloth tape over it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FIFTY-SIX Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 I prefer a short, bulbous, light-weight knob that 1) does not undermine my poke-check extension (i.e., nothing along the shaft to prematurely catch on the blocker palm and retard maximal poke-check extension), 2) provides a substantial bilateral knob volume (i.e., left-to-right) that allows for easy stick retrieval if the stick is dropped and 3) negligible/nonexistent, posterior knob volume (i.e., as popularized by Dominik Hasek) to maximize the possibility of using the stick-shaft as a blocking element in the paddle down position (i.e., fewer pucks slipping under the stick-shaft). In response to some of our colleagues/posters: 1) I frequently re-use "butt-ends" from the sticks with trashed blades and 2) I always use light-weight materials in "butt-end" construction (i.e., "packing peanuts," bubble-wrap, trash, etc.). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punisher Goalie Posted February 7, 2018 Author Share Posted February 7, 2018 1 hour ago, FIFTY-SIX said: I prefer a short, bulbous, light-weight knob that 1) does not undermine my poke-check extension (i.e., nothing along the shaft to prematurely catch on the blocker palm and retard maximal poke-check extension), 2) provides a substantial bilateral knob volume (i.e., left-to-right) that allows for easy stick retrieval if the stick is dropped and 3) negligible/nonexistent, posterior knob volume (i.e., as popularized by Dominik Hasek) to maximize the possibility of using the stick-shaft as a blocking element in the paddle down position (i.e., fewer pucks slipping under the stick-shaft). In response to some of our colleagues/posters: 1) I frequently re-use "butt-ends" from the sticks with trashed blades and 2) I always use light-weight materials in "butt-end" construction (i.e., "packing peanuts," bubble-wrap, trash, etc.). So I’ve been wanting to experiment with a similar knob, particularly the asymmetrical shape to allow maximum paddle down coverage. @FIFTY-SIX can I ask - when you use this knob, how do you grip it for stick handling? Hand on shaft with the knob sticking out the top? Or more like holding a door knob with the bulbous part in your palm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwarnar Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coopaloop1234 Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 That is the gnarliest knob I've ever seen. And I've looked in the mirror too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oncogene Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 I think I may try punching a soccer ball at the end of my stick as knob after seeing the above Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwarnar Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Exciting mail day!!! Will be installed on my 1S Installed.... So simple Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadAngle41 Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 12 minutes ago, cwarnar said: Exciting mail day!!! Will be installed on my 1S I just love that the logo for Russian Grip is a bear paw that looks like it attacked itself. SO ANGRY! Also, am I correct in assuming their process for these coming up with these knobs was essentially taking a silicon mold of a taped stick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FIFTY-SIX Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 On 2/7/2018 at 1:58 PM, Punisher Goalie said: So I’ve been wanting to experiment with a similar knob, particularly the asymmetrical shape to allow maximum paddle down coverage. @FIFTY-SIX can I ask - when you use this knob, how do you grip it for stick handling? Hand on shaft with the knob sticking out the top? Or more like holding a door knob with the bulbous part in your palm? @Punisher Goalie : Hand on shaft for stickhandling. As you already know, the increased coverage when in the paddle down position is towards the knob and requires the goaltender to tilt the knob toward the ice. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwarnar Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 Used my 1S with the Russian Grip... It was good, no noticeable difference in the weight or balance of the stick vs. tape. My first time with a grip... has anyone had that feelinig like the bottom of the grip was rolling up? I thought I felt it a few times when I was playing the puck. I have a 2nd 1S on the way and just ordered a TackiMack Commander grip for it. I'll take some comparison picks when it arrives Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punisher Goalie Posted February 12, 2018 Author Share Posted February 12, 2018 4 minutes ago, cwarnar said: Used my 1S with the Russian Grip... It was good, no noticeable difference in the weight or balance of the stick vs. tape. My first time with a grip... has anyone had that feelinig like the bottom of the grip was rolling up? I thought I felt it a few times when I was playing the puck. I have a 2nd 1S on the way and just ordered a TackiMack Commander grip for it. I'll take some comparison picks when it arrives Yes, I used a strip of tape on the bottom when I used mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwarnar Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 13 minutes ago, Punisher Goalie said: Yes, I used a strip of tape on the bottom when I used mine. I was thinking the exact same thing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Leggio and Dell both using Flux model from Butt Endz Dell taped over his to comply with NHL tape policies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwarnar Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 Got my TackiMac Command grip in the mail today. Seems beefier then the Russian Grip I got last week. This one also uses a double sided adhesive tape that is activated by water for the install. It's also definitely the silicone version of a tape job. This will go on my 2nd 1S I acquired used last week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwarnar Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 TackiMac Commander installed. The adhesive tape was a MASSIVE pain in the ass. I tore it off and just used hair spray. Hoping to use the sticks interchangeably to compare the Russian Grip to the TackiMac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mroy31 Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Unfortunate result of a totally on purpose shaft save this week. I guess I'll put some tape on the bottom and hope it doesn't spread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 On 2/12/2018 at 2:09 PM, cwarnar said: Used my 1S with the Russian Grip... It was good, no noticeable difference in the weight or balance of the stick vs. tape. My first time with a grip... has anyone had that feelinig like the bottom of the grip was rolling up? I thought I felt it a few times when I was playing the puck. I have a 2nd 1S on the way and just ordered a TackiMack Commander grip for it. I'll take some comparison picks when it arrives Yes, mine has rolled. It wasn’t bad at first but got worse with time. I haven’t noticed that issue with Butt Endz so far. Way less reps with Butt Endz though i believe a tape trim piece at the bottom might alleviate that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwarnar Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 4 minutes ago, TheGoalNet said: Yes, mine has rolled. It wasn’t bad at first but got worse with time. I haven’t noticed that issue with Butt Endz so far. Way less reps with Butt Endz though i believe a tape trim piece at the bottom might alleviate that I've done that with both of them now.... I use the Russian Grip the other night and had zero issues with roll up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puckstopper Posted March 5, 2018 Share Posted March 5, 2018 I like the short TackiMac sand grips designed for forwards. These. As others have said, I don't want anything too long to get in the way of poke checks, and I like to play the puck so prefer an extremely small knob to make that easier. I do lose my stick more easily at full extension if I'm not careful, but that only happens once in a blue moon. The additional control and velocity I get on my clearing passes more than makes up for having to be careful about holding onto my twig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IPv6Freely Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 These arrived last week. Waiting on my custom Passau sticks to arrive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 @IPv6Freely - they look great here’s more Butt Endz comparison Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwarnar Posted March 10, 2018 Share Posted March 10, 2018 I really like the look of the Flux... That sentry is too bulky for my liking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoalNet Posted March 11, 2018 Share Posted March 11, 2018 5 hours ago, cwarnar said: I really like the look of the Flux... That sentry is too bulky for my liking Exactly what I stepped down the size. I’ve been expiramenting with a shorter stick. When I shoot, I want my top hand pinky on the very top of the shaft. It works with the Flux and not with the Sentry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CG35 Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 My three headed monster... they're getting a little raw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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