How to Pick the BEST Hockey Stick (FOR YOU)

[@rosscallahan8108]

I bought a Bauer vapor 3.7x with p28 curve and I LOVE it. It’s a great stick if you’re a center and you’re taking mostly wrist shots, but slappers also work.

[@francoisderochefortgauvrea6696]

So, so true. The stick does not make the player. Case in point, during WW2 there have been many cases where pilots who flew inferior aircraft were accumulating more kills than pilots with better aircraft. Talent, intelligence and hard work usually wins the day. Learning to master the tool you use will ultimately be your greatest advantage.

[@DrShemagh]

I started playing hockey this year and I play with wooden stick. Of course sometimes its annoying to lose pucks in training when your opponents have lighter sticks and they can use it faster, but I think the wooden one will train my wrists and overall stamina.

[@bartholomewesperanza3442]

How that wood twig treatin ya? Have you upgraded to a two piece yet lol

[@DrShemagh]

@@bartholomewesperanza3442 Good one :) For fun games, still my old woody. Training with these new ones

[@AndGun04]

Good points. If the flex is right and especially the curve I can pick a very cheap stick, I don't notice that big of a difference worth all the extra money

[@CoachZac]

Exactly.

[@eliminator87]

I bought a Bauer 2.7 stick I absolutely love it

[@thegamingllama8154]

I’ve bought so many sticks, I work at pure hockey so I make good money and get discounts and honestly I have about 10 $300 + sticks and I honestly like the cheaper warriors

[@sniperwiken6290]

I have been using all this high end sticks for 2 years now. I have probably broke 6-7 sticks. You definitely changed my mind in that and I will probably buy a little bit cheeper next time.

[@CoachZac]

Exactly, and that's not even putting in time OFF the ice. There is literally no point in buying those expensive sticks unless you have money to burn.

[@jyhforlife9840]

Its 2020 so I got the CCM Trigger 3 cheap so i got 2 and i love shooting with them every day thx coach looking Forward to show my teammates some of your vids!

[@ThomasSmith-ns4vq]

I am defiantly doing the whole package one. It sounds great and I hope it helps me

[@Mamofishmusic]

There are so many curves available today, could you do a video of different blade angles and why it's used?

[@CoachZac]

Really it's just personal preference but their are some nuances you need to consider.

[@AngelJimenez-fl4yt]

I have a vapor 1x, for about two years it broke a couple months ago but I got it immediately fixed right after for a fair price.

[@CoachZac]

Nice, but do you have similar sticks to train with off the ice? That's the key.

[@AngelJimenez-fl4yt]

247 Hockey I have a supreme s, 170 for the meantime but I do also train with both incase something does happen.

[@drivesecure2476]

when i played wood was good i used northland ,ccm,and victorville bought them for 20 bucks good sticks

[@JukesofHazard]

I use the Bauer N6000 and I LOVE it👌🔥

[@JukesofHazard]

Not expensive either

[@CoachZac]

Nice

[@codyreep8498]

247 Hockey the nice thing about Sherwood is that one they're not super expensive for a top stick, they have the lightest stick on the market for $200, compared to bauers lightest stick, the 1x being around $300. Also, you can buy a wood stick from Sherwood with the same curve as your game stick and practice on the streets and such, because as you probably know wood stick do last longer

[@CoachZac]

Ya, $200 is still spendy if you plan on shooting 250-500 pucks with it 3-4x a week. Most players don't want to break it so they don't do that or they use an old crappy stick that doesn't have the same feel.

[@codyreep8498]

247 Hockey yea that's true, I use my top sherwood for stickhandking and shooting on my slideboard/shooting board because it will not crack or break on it, but if I want more room I can always use my driveway. Yea $200 is spendy but most top of the line sticks that aren't as good as my stick (in my opinion) are usually $275+

[@jyhforlife9840]

Thanks Coach found The Best Twig for me today Can't wait to take booms!

[@threethrushes]

I practice shooting with a CCM Ribcore and it's great.

[@CoachZac]

Great!

[@Jlird808]

Was really hoping you were gonna talk about the different curves and lies, and the pros/cons of each :(

[@CoachZac]

To many players overthink this....there are benefits to all of them but it really comes down to WHAT FEELS BEST FOR YOU. Find the one that feels best, train with it, practice with it, master it.

[@GSonDunn]

Great videos Zac!! Will definitely share this with some of my teammates!

[@CoachZac]

Awesome man! Great to have you in the comments! We need dedicated players like you leaving input.

[@brycenlevings7480]

i 100% agree i use an old warrior from a lityle while back and it felt better than some of the 100 dollar sticks i bought of course it was... and of course it was on clearance for 50$ when i bought it

[@CoachZac]

Smart!

[@JeffreyGWang]

I watched this video 2 1/2 years ago. Used to care about what sticks I used, now, I've mastered my shot. Give me any stick I'll be able to rip a puck with it. Now I just buy whatever $120 pro stock stick I can get my hands on in my specs.

[@CoachZac]

Exactly

[@nazcarcup]

My Bauer x700 has lasted me 2 years. Still in one piece. Still has great pop.

[@CoachZac]

It shouldn't be the goal to see how long your stick can last.

[@gametopia2363]

i use a ccm ultra tacks; And i totally agree with your advice zach. i just am wondering what stick do you prefer for junoir players

[@CoachZac]

Really personal preference. Find the lie/curve/flex that you like and stick to it.

[@DaemoMMA]

i use a qrl4 and i feels amzing to shoot with

[@CoachZac]

That's legit! Just make sure you have similar sticks with curve and lie that you can train with off the ice!

[@elwell0223]

thanks man your my best friend

[@CoachZac]

Did we just become best friends?

[@samuelwong6448]

I could use any stick but I shoot better with certain sticks, I shoot better with a stick that I like but that doesn’t mean I can’t shoot with other sticks

[@joelbeattie6299]

i use a $250 stick but i got it 50 % off. I train with that stick and play with that stick, i have a backup stick that i only paid $30 for. I choose my sticks based off of HOW I SHOOT and if they FEEL GOOD in general and if stickhandling feels smooth and seamless with it

[@CoachZac]

Perfect. just make sure that you are using sticks that you are also going to train with off the ice and you can get tons of shots in, otherwise it's not worth it to have an expensive stick. You should have 2-3 of the same sticks so you can train with the same stick you use in games.

[@joelbeattie6299]

Ok will do

[@NateNakao]

Great video! I like snagging high-end sticks from the previous year or two once the newer model comes out. Awesome prices when they get replaced by the new versions. BTW, where'd you get that shirt?

[@CoachZac]

Smart! The shirt is our design, not out yet thought :) Thanks for watching, if you aren't subscribed yet it would be great if you did.

[@alexgerard9973]

I used to have a stick that I love it was the 1x lite and when it was time to get a new stick because it was short and was ready to snap in half because the flex was to low I got the fly light. I can see a total difference in my shoot from having a insane release and shot power to having a total muffin. What is the problem?

[@dawudcharlton]

I have Sherwood rekkr pro, ccm ribcore , but my fav is a pro stock Easton I got 45$ at a used sports place

[@bonio2896]

I think everything in this video is true, I have a Bauer nexus 2000 and its a beauty

[@CoachZac]

Boom!

[@robbiehauer1696]

Bought a 1x for like 80 bucks and it's a beauty

[@CoachZac]

Good!

[@sethjditchfield]

I use the ccm reckoner but will probably switch to the revolution

[@sethjditchfield]

Or at least that line of stick, I will probably go down to the RBZ 290 since it's cheaper

[@CoachZac]

Exactly. You won't even notice a difference.

[@elwell0223]

I started my first season.last year and I got on a AAA team and this year I made a AAA team again

[@CoachZac]

Legit!

[@11jimmyjim]

If u made a AAA team your first year playing, your probably on the worst AAA team ever or they just accept anyone with a pair of skates

[@samuelwong6448]

James Fitz why are you so salty, did you get cut ?

[@E46-b8l]

ccm superfast came out 2-3 years ago and i still use it...

[@CoachZac]

Take more shots! Bust that thing.

[@zachrollins4596]

Nice vid, I was originally going to get 1 $200 Bauer 1n but after watching the vid I'm getting to 2 $100 n7000's thank you

[@CoachZac]

Smart!

[@thegoldenbearsburbank4639]

I bought my son (8yr old) a stick according to his weight/flex. I didn't realize how short the length was. In your opinion should I install an extender or buy a longer stick with higher flex rating. Thanks

[@CoachZac]

Install a plug, that will work just fine.

[@samuelwong6448]

The golden bears Burbank check out raven hockey

[@dpat_11]

What flex should I use I weigh 135 lbs and I am 5'7" I never take slapshot's in games

[@Heyswiftyyy]

50-65

[@zachburton1224]

What the best stick for playmaker between True stick (XCore9 or A6.0 or A4.5) and CCM Ribcore trigger and Bauer vapor ? Stickhangling Slapshot Pass Wrist shot Price quality

[@CoachZac]

It's really up to you, it's different for everyone.

[@dpat_11]

Zach Burton the true A4.5 is probably the best stick for it's price besides no name hockey it feels just like a top of the line stick

[@Yes-cm1ph]

there is a huge difference between cheap stick and expensive sticks. especially the weight.

[@joshvanderwal6718]

do you think flex really matters in a stick because I have a 85 flex stick and it's way to stiff do you think I should buy a new stick because of it BTW it's my training stick

[@CoachZac]

Yes, it matters. If it's a training stick no I wouldn't change it.

[@elwell0223]

ya

[@cryptosmokey]

Hey is that the easton synergy gx if so can you maybe do a review on it> Ty

[@CoachZac]

It's not, I don't review sticks I train with them. Sorry :(

[@adampalomeque]

I use true xc9

[@CoachZac]

Nice

[@jonathanabeyta1864]

Whats your favorite stick and specs??

[@CoachZac]

Don't have one. These days I'll use just about anything.

[@elwell0223]

I use a supreme 1s

[@CoachZac]

If that's what works best for you, awesome.

[@anemicsupersonic777]

🤔 I’m guessing hockey sticks, are like drum sticks for drummers? It’s for practice and to bang shit, so they’re gonna break anyways and choose the one who feels and adapt better to your hands idk 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@97Ward]

saying that the lower priced stick doesn't make that big of a difference is a HUGE misconception, i have been using top priced sticks my entire junior career. Now that i play men's league i bought lower priced sticks and the difference is crazy. FALSE

[@CoachZac]

Sounds good Blake, I disagree but that's fine. I've used both my entire career as well. I get sent top of the line sticks from companies and I use them vs. lower end sticks and there is very little difference. However, if your experience is different I completely respect that my man. Thanks for sharing.