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Here is a fancy chart that circles the "edge of the fingers" in red that would be fit to put on the TGN Instagram.

The edge of the fingers is what I'm referring to.

I was seeing back on G4 and G5 gloves where the binding would come apart due to wear. Was that fixed on the G6?

Kids? Hell, I see that on this website, GGSU, Instagram, etc. People love crapping on Warrior gear when it doesn't deserve it at all.

I think with True what they've really done is completely dialed in some of the minutia within a pad that some desired, and others didn't realize they desired. Namely: the strapping (thus, feel), the boot of the pad sitting way on top of the skate, and pad seal in conjunction with the incredibly stiff thigh. Vaughn now has offerings that are great amalgamations of other big industry items: primo/quickslide, a foam-integrated, great pad seal, modular strapping a la True FRS but with more options, and a few other small things. I think where Vaughn shines most are their gloves lately: their catchers feel great (the XP is a great 590, the 70 is neat, and the classic Velocity 5500 glove is killer), their blockers are great and the trigger finger on the index is a wonderful consistent touch. They've just got to build some consumer traction to get going at this point imo.

You could break this into huge chapters, even. I mostly agree, though. Vaughn stuck to their guns and aimed to please their main professional clientele instead of grow their base, then lost touch with pushing the bounds. They have fully caught up, in my opinion, but need to rebuild that base/trust. Sounds like my time to shine, if I were slightly less lazy about it. The current Padstracker site is pretty up-to-date since the Korpisalo glove change was rather recent.

Heaviest blocker I've owned in recent years as the Hyperlite 1 blocker, I think it was about 1015 grams. Though current Bauer literature says the Hyperlite 2 blocker should be about 840 grams and the Shadow is about 860 grams. The X5pro and M5pro Shadow are supposed to be the same at 820 grams (this is from the Bauer 2024 calatog). Current blockers: GNetikV: 973 g Optik2: 875 g Optik: 784 g If the Iconik is truly 20% lighter, than it should be about 780 grams, but I'd expect it to be more like 820 grams. I've always found Warrior blockers to always be incredibly light.

I'm going to spot check this really quick to say it's mostly accurate except: No one is in the G-Netik Pro (they have Shesterkin listed there, he's in Optik 2s) Bauer is relatively misrepresented in build/construction (imo) given how many NHL goalies are in Ultrasonics and not Machs (still Supremes though) Likewise with the Hyperlite 2, I know some of those guys are in some other construction Additional note to give Bauer kudos for allowing anyone to order any of these builds (for the most part) at this point, their customizer is really solid now Kudos to this website for tracking Korpisalo's glove change recently, I just managed to figure out what he was in two days ago (after seeing he went from a True to a Vaughn glove) Would be good if they also noted the Velocity and Velocity XP guys (Kahkonen is in the V10 Pro Carbon XP) No notes on the goalies using the 2-piece Bauer blocker, should probably be its own thing Anyway, pretty accurate overall! I think Vaughn has been doing a "better" job starting at the V9s. They definitely lost some favor around the SLR1 and V8 lines, but have really started putting out gear with design principles finding their audience since. Edit: I think CCM has started doing a little better since the Eflex6 as well. I think the Axis 2 was a step in the right direction, the XF looks a bit better. I have noticed some goalies having questionable seals on their thigh rises (this waived off goal on Rittich looks a lot like a pad seal failure to me, the behind camera shows it pretty well) though.

Yeah, that was my input yesterday too lol. "They didn't put any of the new options on the Catalyst, only the HZRDUS!" Good to hear.

A few things I learned last night: The core select "stiffness" after the break is more regarding how the rebounds will come off the pad than how stiff the single break is (corroborating what someone else here said) The 615 blocker only comes with straight fingers and half cuff, its main difference is that the sidewall is connected more flush I had it confirmed that Game Ready Xtra is in-between the Game Ready and Pro Palm (albeit I think that was mostly known, but potentially not clear) I did not learn anything about the board angle, I agree that is likely something to come later since it's not in the catalog

Planting the seed here so I don't totally forget: https://www.truefocusvision.com/ These people do great work. Reaction balls, objects with numbers on them that you call out, things that force a reaction/diversion from a routine within a routine to keep your brain, eyes, and hands busy. They're all about getting your eyes stronger and more agile, as well as getting your brain more in sync with what your eyes are doing, should be doing, and want to be doing.

I'm really surprised you're having that issue with a Brian's gloves. The only ones I've ever been able to open-and-close off the shelf are Brian's, Warrior, and Vaughn (Bauer has been doing better on this since the 2X, but still). You might need to contextualize that the professionals also weight train. A guy I play with regularly just got a Kahkonen V10 XP glove with a pro palm that clearly saw barely any use and the thing closes pretty easily, but still requires a little more finesse. By that I mean, it's not really that different, if any, from what someone could buy from Vaughn direct. "Game Ready" at this point is more just a statement of the palm protection thickness. I wouldn't take too much stock in anything otherwise. Last thing I guess I'd recommend is if you're having trouble opening it, store it upright and the T full opened on the floor propping the glove up leaned against something else to hold it vertical. That's done wonders for me over the years.

I went from a pair of CR1s, to V1 Pro+, to V2 Pro+. I have used the V2 more than the V1 at this point, and have three of them: two V2 Pro+ standard sticks (made in China), and a pro-return V2 Pro+ (Lyon, made in Mexico). I can't say it's a hugely noticeable change from each-to-each. I can note that the durability has seemed better on the later two since one of my CR1 sticks delaminated on the blade. The V2s I've the most have held up great over the course of at least a year, the pro-return feels kind of like it has lost some of its pop (but I don't have a way to quantify it). The standard one that I've used as my main rider for the last 6+ months has had zero issues with it being used two-to-three times a week. The V2 is a little lighter as well (I can weigh them if desired for updated numbers, but I remember this being the case when I weighed all my sticks).

I am also. I've been trying to get an order through of some rather stiff PX3s for a few weeks, but my local shop/rep has been very lax on it.

I'm most excited about this: I also think the HZRDUS graphic has a ton that can be done with it. Tired of seeing people same the same talking points about it repeatedly, it's rather modular.

Roughly, yes. They're (Warrior) changing that for this year's releases though.

I have not tried the WIN profile, it was not something available to me from any local source. The most applicable comparison I have is if you were/are doing 1/2" 4mm, it's analogous to 3/8" 3mm. I haven't done the math on that, but if really desired I could maybe bust out a chart some of it on there. Never really felt the need to though.

I mostly agree, though I do think the True knee block is sufficiently stiff. Personally I like the "Stabiliflex" style, even if I prefer a rather stiff pad, because when you lean I like it to move a little bit instead of fight and you never want to build a bridge too rigid.

For what it's worth, the Velocity line also has the integrated knee block.

Wrong thread lol.

Had one break and have gotten nothing from the rep (to the shop in my area) thus far. I guess I should just go through Bauer directly or something? I taped mine together with sock tape and it's been totally fine.

Same, I've never gotten to try one of these and would like to. My brother's sticks are all "Hasek Heel" curve TPS Summit sticks, which is nearly identical to the Warrior twist curve these days, haha.

Yeah. A lot of them are incredibly stiff and feel pretty crummy.

The (W32) Mid curve works more effectively on a heel-to-toe loaded pass. Given this is how I was taught to pass as a kid and the curve I grew up primarily using, this was much more natural thought process for me. I probably use this curve better, but have been forcing myself to learn otherwise. With the (W33) Twist curve, loading the stick with the puck roughly in the middle of the blade for a pass prior to loading the stick, regardless of kick point, has worked rather well in getting precise saucer passes in my experiences. I've come around to liking to use this curve and its rockered blade in net significantly more as it allows more room for nuance in having the blade on the ice and the minutia of adjusting one's wrist or arm for playing in-tight game situations. Additionally I've found the curve to make it easier to elevate the puck to get it off the glass or rim around the zone. I've probably voiced my opinion on V versus M series sticks, but I'll do it again in a concise form: I prefer playing the puck with M series sticks, I prefer making saves with V series sticks. The ease of loading a lower quick point M series stick allows for snappier and swifter passes; the vibration dampening (VIBEX) in the V series sticks helps a lot with controlling rebounds for people that can crank a howitzer, provides better rigidity for in tight saves, and gives consistency when passing since it is a stiffer profile. That said, I want to try an M series stick again. I only got to try a W32 with the M series stick, I'd love to try it with the W33.