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Yes, I have used both. I personally like the Bauer better. Here's the main differences IMO: Sportmask will have less padding inside Your face will sit closer to the cage in Sportmask Sportmask will have better air flow (less padding) Bauer has more foam in the liner Your face will sit a bit further back from the cage The one "flaw" of the current Bauers is that they abosrb most sweat than other competitors Also, based on NHL testing, the Bauer finishes higher than the Sportmask. Most of the new higher end Sportmasks have the same innegra shell construction and foam liner, so assume this to be pretty accurate:

I asked Bauer every year about it. They seemed pretty opposed to the idea as recently as last spring, shocked to see it... dying to try it

This is basically my point? Maybe not in the context you are saying, but the glove is behind the blocker and pads in terms of innovation over the last decade. It's still just a baseball glove Someone is due to come up with the next great revolution. I don't know what it is, but without CCM trying something like 591 we might not get there... The analogy is breaking a few eggs to get the recipe correct? And yes, I love technology. I don't gear evolves without it. However, my PX3 set blew my mind. I expected something that felt like an EFlex and it's an amazing product. I always give credit where it's due.

Exactly. If sales are down, this is is why... it's not demko in an EF4 skinned as EF6.

Believe with pro custom you can order a 90 deg with Mach internals. I plan to do that.

I agree, it's never a good look... BUT... anyone on this thread is hardcore? So 90% of the public will see the graphic, the logo, assume it's the latest and not sweat it too much I also know post Lefevre that CCM is focused on innovation and making things that sells in stores. Look how well Warrior does with 0 NHL use and how well Bauer did with 1S/1X at retail before it had full pro adaption. So is 591 a revolutionary product? To me, it is not. It's a unique design and I commend CCM for trying to innovate the glove... Overall, gloves are due for a revolution. Look at 2013 pad vs a 2023 pad. Has the glove changed in the last 10 years? So I don't CCM views this as much of a failure as you might think? They probably knew it was 50/50 best case scenario that either Demko or Markstrom used it.

Correct, CCM will tell you that Stabilislide is too stiff and their pro feedback is that the pad should some feel / give in that area.

The old tip was carbon lubrication dust and epoxy. I used this before a few times. It does NOT save the stick, but it will prolong the life. Both items are readily available at home depot and should cost less than $10

Check with Goalie Parts?

or the laceless face on 6 vs construction face lacing on EF5

completely agree with @TrojanGoalie HL was a major turning point for Bauer. There is a reason this pad is HL2 and not some other new name. Bauer had a major hit and it's a more evolutionary release. Not the major change between 2X and HL.

Did you like them?

I saw the new GSX and it's the most eye catching part of the '23 line IMO

I would expect july-ish, that is usually the skate launch

yes

little more patience and the info will drop

This is sad, but there is also NO shortage of domestically made gear which can be ordered less than the off shore pro gear from the big guys. From a business standpoint, the market is too bloated.

This should get Ullmark some love:

The Baltimore version

I had that thought too, looks like it's a purposeful vintage cream color... didn't want to sound like I was minimizing that this sucks by mentioning it earlier

all yours if you want to pay for it

your true set made Pure insta! That silver on the printing really pops

Good use of the challenge flag... Looks the traditional back of hand

Glad you found some skates that you like and should be happy with them, enjoy. If you have any issues with, tons of people on the board have them and probably talk you through any easy home remedies. Knew you were not going to end up with Konekts though! haha.

Might actually be something else ... Actually almost positive it's not a 580. I will just leave this here though without further comment and drive everyone nuts