Best Value & Performance Skate of 2023 ? - JustHockeyToronto Control Skate !

Is this one of the best value and performance skate of 2023 ? - The Control skate review from Just Hockey Toronto
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[@irishmanwrx7715]

Love this store and chain (I live in Toronto ) I can 100% confirm the source exclusive items are great quality for the money. My sons use the Bauer Supreme source for sports exclusive skates as their feet grow so fast. you can't beat the value you get, the Bauer matrix are great from Source as well as these CCM vibe and control products. Just hockey is the best skate sharpening in the world too imo, profiles, custom jobs, repairs standard stuff etc. Source for sports from B.C. often has great clearance sales on their exclusive stuff at the end of year if you know your size you can get a great deal shipped right to your door. I lived and played hockey always close to a souce for sports, now my sons do, hope the last few stores stay around for ever. RIP to the ones we have lost. Love hockey tutorial vids, you helped me tech my younger son how to stop from an old vid, I also ordered a hockey ninja visor because of you that I love. Keep up the great content.

[@TristonMyran]

Just picked up a pair of these today and man do I have to say these skates are awesome! From going to a pair of cheap $120 skates to these is life changing

[@mattmcquate]

I bought the European model ft6 pros (live in USA) and they're a little stiff. But once I break them in fully I'm sure they'll feel better. I decided on the Europe version because I wanted to try the a stiffer skate than my FT2s and prefer the carbon look better.

[@josephsylva3970]

Been waiting for this video to drop as I have been wanting to see the difference between the Control's and the FT6 Pro/FT6's. I just purchased a pair of FT690's for $399 CDN with Pro Hockey's Black Friday sale which is going on till November 30th for anyone that wants to get a great boot at a steal of a price. I plan on throwing some Marsblade O1's on these in spring as I use FT6 Pro's for my regular skate, however will be using these on the ice for the remainder of the year switching back and fourth. The main reason for going with the FT6 Pro's was for the pure comfort feel and extra room in the toe-box, as well as being a bigger guy, the extra stiffness helps support. The FT690's are similar with minor differences compared to the Control, but something to really consider as they are regular $699 compared to the Control's which are $649 at Just Hockey. The main differences are the FT690's come with regular Step Steel, not the V-Steel the Control's come with which is a nicer steel. The Control's have brass eyelets at the top and bottom with aluminum in between while the FT690's are all aluminum eyelets. The foam and inner padding in the FT690's look like they are the same as the FT6's while the Control's seems the same at the FT680, but I can be wrong. What I love about the FT690's other than all the performance perks is the blackout stealth look, similar to the Bauer Mach's. Other than that, I believe they are the same boot with the same flexible tendon guard and ADPT tongue from the FT6 Pro's.

[@timm5514]

was that $399 for senior or intermediate? if Sr did you happen to notice intermediate sale price?

[@Wannaridebikes]

I’m still rocking my old skates. Graf to old ccm tacks. To Bauer I remember when the first light skate was there. Bauer I forget the number but then Bauer 190 or 90. Anyway I got them as a demo. I took one shift and blocked a shot and the boot broke. Then they sent me another pair did the same thing. But I have good skates old but still great skates.

[@andrewsheldon5379]

You have to check out the source for sports exclusive Bauer Matrix. They're a lower cost version of the Mach - just with a less stiff tongue. I have them, and they're INCREDIBLE!!!

[@HockeyTutorialOfficial]

I’ve heard so many comments similar to what you just said. I’m working on getting them! We have the X Shift Pro skates but I have never been a fan of the entire (current) HyperLite2 and Vapor range. Massive let down from Bauer. Supreme on the other hand has been solid since Ultrasonic, so I am keen on the Mach exclusive range.

[@andrewsheldon5379]

I'm the same way. I find the vapor line pitches you too far onto the toes - for more agile and nimble players. I much prefer the supreme line - better all around solid skate, I'm 6'1 & 240lbs, and just LOVE my matrix skates.

[@DD-jx9jd]

​@@HockeyTutorialOfficiali think it has all to do with the fit of the skate on the individual. The hyperlite line is used by majority on nhlers and elite level skaters. Personally I think ccm fit like boxes on my feet. They look wide. Its all personal preference.

[@dominikmirovsky8506]

⁠​⁠@@HockeyTutorialOfficialCan you please explain why not fan of Vapors? I am thinking about buying hyperlite ones :D

[@ajpeeps9829]

The Matrix is good but still doesn't give you the agility that the Control has. Bar down, the Control is the best bang for your buck.

[@berenegal-wm8dh]

Would love a video aboud punching out skates ive got heavy ankle pain and tryed it myself didnt work tho 😂

[@matthewmiller844]

Can't help but see the tongue action in the skate blade reflection at 3:49

[@betweenthepines4000]

I bought the Tacks version, another Source exclusive, the vector premier. The source line up is amazing and the new ccm line up is some of tge best skates dollar for dollar compared the other top two brands.

[@s2photo]

The insane part is that Pro Hockey Life also had a version of these (called the FT 690 there, but same skate) and on Black Friday they were $399 CAD 🤯

[@j.j.1517]

They just sold out, these flew off the shelves. It was a great deal, they were $100 cheaper than the FT680's... crazy.

[@chrisgilligan4968]

@@j.j.1517 Yeah I picked up one of the last pair!! The only thing that I think the FT690 doesn't have from this review is the brass eyelets at the top and bottom. Everything else seems to be in there. I have small feet and can wear intermediate skates - got mine for $350. I was going to wait until the end of the season and see what they put either the FT6 or FT6 Pro's on for....but I'm sure it won't be $350 and while I play 3-4 times a week in season, my 56 year old beer league body won't feel the difference!!

[@cage-e1787]

I bought a pair of CCM FT690s , (not "Control"), few days ago. Appears to be this skate but all black w silver logos. $599.99. Minnesota USA. Came from Grafs, felt awkward at first with a Quad Zero profile. Dropped the top eyelet, to get my former forward lean of Grafs, felt golden. Now my old Grafs feel like mud.

[@josephsylva3970]

Pro Hockey Life in Canada had a Black Friday Sale on the FT 690's for $399 CDN which appears to be still going on the day after Cyber Monday. An amazing skate and very similar feel to my FT6 Pro's other than the Toe Box which is slightly narrower. The FT 690's graphics looks amazing in black! I had to pick up a pair to throw on some Marsblades O1's which Pro Hockey Life had on sale for $50 CDN as well on Cyber Monday!

[@jasons4954]

@@josephsylva3970haha I picked up the 690s as well and ended up seeing that crazy mars blade deal later that night, so I picked those up as well

[@TytoMobile]

Looks a lot like Sports Excellences's CMU the Jetspeed Extra Plus, but the SE one has blue graphics, looks sick

[@angeliquebergman2858]

I have had ccm before from Canada. I wanna try them.

[@Ryan21500]

Whats your opinion on the jetspeed Vibe? Heard them compared to the ft680 as well.

[@bryanpenarodriguez2046]

So I haven’t seen the control here where I live in south east US, but I do see the ft690, would you say they are the control skates just different name ?

[@victormroczka186]

You should do the CCM vibe as well. Another fusion skate.

[@TheSermed]

Hello, what you think about CCM Tacks Vector Limited Edition 23/24, is this skates good for beginners? I just started to play Hockey. Thank you

[@brooksbagley5193]

My son is rocking the FT485’s and needs and upgrade soon. Looking at these if for no other reason than the tongue. He likes them tight and gets wicked lace bite

[@braydenveurink7618]

Just thought I would comment as I also get terrible lace bit, had the ccm tacks vector premiers and had terrible lace bite in those, just went and bought true hzrdus 7x skates and have no lace bite in them at all

[@jasons4954]

You should check out the FT690, that is very similar to the control. Cost is $699 and come with a lot of the same upgrades. But I only see them on pro hockey life in canada

[@s2photo]

They were on for $399 Black Friday! Hoping to see that again in Boxing Day sales - incredible skate!

[@Jamess1626]

Let’s see the vapor/supreme skate line as well.

[@thehockeyshopbc]

We've got these on our site too! 😇

[@billharvey9959]

Worth switching from vapor 2x pros to these?

[@aleksama]

How can I buy Bauer matrix in France ? They looks amazing

[@tristanh8]

On pure hockey it says ft690 is that the same as the control?

[@Hartwell10]

but how do they stack up against the Blade Tech hockey sticks.....??

[@arra3410]

I had Daoust skates in the 80ies. Do they still make them?

[@dfrank02]

@3:50 Ayooooo 😂😂😂

[@HockeyTutorialOfficial]

😂😂😂😂 should i do a behind the scenes video?

[@dfrank02]

@@HockeyTutorialOfficial that would be 🔥🔥🔥! Also, I’m personally looking forward to the Bauer/Supreme equivalent video since I’m also in the majority who doesn’t need (and can’t justifiably spend for) the top of the line/elite gear. Excellent work here as always!

[@romahnae]

Ah haha chris didn't get it.

[@jkfun5032]

I just got the CCM FT690 and it seems similar! Any possible reviews on that model? ☺️

[@josephsylva3970]

I think the main differences are the FT690's come with regular Step Steel, not the V-Steel the Control's come with. The Control's have brass eyelets at the top and bottom with aluminum in between while the FT690's are all aluminum eyelets. The foam and inner padding in the FT690's look like they are the same as the FT6's while the Control's seems the same at the FT680, but I can be wrong. I just bought a pair of FT690's for $399 CDN with Pro Hockey's Black Friday sale which is going on till November 30th for anyone that wants to get a great boot at a steal of a price. Regular price in $699 which is $50 more than the Control's at Just Hockey.

[@user-gp7xx8zz9w]

Yes I had to buy some additional Step Steel Blacksteels as this was what I used on my previous skates. I am def jealous of the brass eyelets - good job on remembering some of the smaller details of the Control vs FT690’s. The blacked out colour scheme however is also more my cup of tea :D@@josephsylva3970

[@chrisgilligan4968]

@@josephsylva3970 I just picked up one of the last pair. Had them profiled and sharpened. Can't wait to use them tomorrow night!! I have small feet, so I got 'em even cheaper at $350!

[@chrisgilligan4968]

I prefer the graphics of the FT690 to be honest....I prefer it not being too flashy. Other than being shiny vs matte, are there advantages to the V-Steel from the standard Step Steel that comes on the FT690? I'm using flat bottom V sharpening - which I prefer to standard cut....both in performance and how long the blades hold an edge.

[@magnusmolund3818]

Are these the same skate as ft690 which monkeysports sell in Sweden?

[@Mr_man69]

I picked up a pair of 680s just defore this vid came out and now i want them other ones 😭😭😭

[@obese_cat657]

In general, would love to see videos on other equipment which isn't top of the range spec and price. like good value for money products which don't cost hundreds or thousands of dollars. Keep up with the great work with the videos none the less. 🙃

[@trevormontague803]

Been skating on these for 4 weeks now and loving them more and more everytime, slowly getting more comfortable and now fit like a glove. I had to blend the front steel to remove some of the toe, profile to a 9-10' and skip the top eyelet but now I'm about 90% of full potential on these. Fantastic skates and great value. FWIW if you go tongues out, I'd recommend picking up the white felt medium CCM XS tongue, the ones that come with these skates don't flop well.

[@steveokinevil22]

Are these the same as the FT690??

[@pvtrayfinkle4989]

I’d love to see the Bauer equivalent

[@ianrankin4701]

When will you post videos on the other models

[@craigmiller5131]

So we get then in the UK how?

[@shaynegudmundson3200]

The ft680 is a very good skate for the price, $370 Canadian, hard to beat.

[@user-df2zk9ii1h]

Which would you buy? These or the True Catalyst 9X. They are both on sale at my shop with the True's being $50 cheaper.

[@HockeyTutorialOfficial]

Cat 9.

[@user-df2zk9ii1h]

@@HockeyTutorialOfficial Update on the True's. I tried them in a game and unfortunately they are not the skate for me. I felt much less agile on the ice. I think this is because they are much stiffer than my old skates and I am only 135 pounds. I did some measuring and found that the True's ride up my ankle almost 1cm more than my old skates and the FT690s. Also I noticed that the blades hit the ice much sooner during my forward stride and it was really throwing me off. The True blade extends down from the bottom of the boot almost 1cm farther than my old skates and the CCM. I sent the True's back and will try the CCM FT690 in my next game. Maybe they will feel a little bit more like my old skates.

[@CDNFF82]

I was considering this skate and if you are looking at the FT680 you should absolutely buy the control or the FT690 over the FT680. I ended up ordering a pair of FT6 straight from CCM at full price. They hooked me up and included Step Black Steel runners instead of regular step. Also the bigger metal blade changer knob on the FT6 and FT6 Pro is awesome!!! I also noticed a big difference in the memory foams inside the boot on the FT6 compared to the Control, the FT6 being nicer. But at $899 CDN for my FT6 plus tax you simply cannot beat that deal for the FT690 at $399!!! The source exclusive brand skates are awesome for the price!

[@tristanh8]

Is the ft690 the same as the control? on pure hockey they just got the ft690.

[@CDNFF82]

@@tristanh8 I think it's pretty damn similar.

[@HokkeeKun]

What are the differences between the Vibe and the Control? Both are based on the FT680

[@irishmanwrx7715]

i think the vibe is intermediate? like teenager sizes

[@matthergott4304]

check out ft690 same as the control but cheaper.

[@johnnyp4466]

is it me or is the actual boot height getting shorter i bought a pair of bauer m5 pro i feel like theres alot less support Then my old mx3s

[@calgary2800]

I believe you, I have the M4 one step below the M5 pro and its feels really short compared to my old Bauers Supremes 2000. I wear Ribcores 76k as well and there is a big difference in support for upper ankle. 76k is better for that.

[@alexanderh.999]

I have never tried CCM skates. Always used Bauer. I am interested in buying, but can you comment on the balance feel of a CCM vs Bauer. Is it forward leaning, neutral? I have Bauer Vapor and for me those feel pretty neutral. Thanks.

[@kpvTX88]

I skated with Bauers for 20 years. Went to CCM and hated it. Tried the AS V Pro, FT 6 Pro.. The skate is about 1.25 inches shorter on your ankles than Vapors, I felt flat footed and just in general not good. Went right back to Bauer Vapors

[@josephsylva3970]

​@@kpvTX88Skates are totally personal preference! Started on Bauer and been skating between Jetspeed and Tacks and love it. The FT6 Pro's are like a glove to mw where as the Hyperlite 2's are tight for me with the scanned fit

[@calgary2800]

@@kpvTX88 I too skated on Bauer for over a decade. Than I tried CCM Ribcores 76k, disliked them but stuck with it. After a few skates I like it better than the current Supreme line, much more overall snug fit than my mid level Supreme M4.

[@ianrankin4701]

Would you buy these control skates or FT4 Pro skates ?

[@ianrankin4701]

I currently wear the supreme Matrix, I am just not a power skater which this great skate is built for

[@rubenpresement8498]

Let’s see the Vapor x shift pro

[@HockeyTutorialOfficial]

We have them in right now. Video coming shortly

[@ajpeeps9829]

I work at a Source for Sports and we can't keep this skate in stock. Bar down best skate for the value. The V-Steel alone is worth it. Too bad CCM stopped marketing the V-Steel. There's only Stainless or Black.

[@mattm1296]

The term you’re looking for is SMU ‘special makeup’. Not fusion

[@ewokmode9000]

These or cat 9’s, bang for buck?

[@Leafs_maple]

For me, as of right now, I would say cat 9. Reason being because of the top end quality, durability, and stiffness you get at the top model for the catalyst line, at a discounted price.

[@kpvTX88]

Cat9 for sure.. I don’t like the flat footed feeling on CCM skates..

[@donpetryna4356]

Love my cat9’s. Most comfortable skate I have owned.

[@CMMAHC]

i got my ft6 pros for 680$

[@josephsylva3970]

New or off Sideline?

[@snakemt0740]

👍💪✌️🇵🇱

[@HockeyTutorialOfficial]

Just got back from Poland 💪🏾💪🏾

[@mike6.10]

To be honest. I can’t stand these new skates. I find the limit the skater too much. We got away from these plastic boots in the early 80s because they were brutal. Micron and Lang. I would love to see the soft boot come back. Or at least still be on the market.

[@chrisgilligan4968]

It's funny, I was talking with a buddy after a game before Christmas about this. We'd all be "benders" if they brought back old leather skates!! I do mine up pretty snug (I've done it that way since the days of the old leather CCM Tacks)....but if you want more range of motion in the ankle for more power from the muscles, leave them a little looser at the top and you'll get effectively the same thing. It's hard to argue that the new skates aren't better from a performance standpoint to the old ones - the game gets faster and faster as time goes by.

[@calgary2800]

@@chrisgilligan4968 I went thru the same thing, went from 90s Bauer 2000s to the current skates. Tried a bunch and all felt either too stiff or no ankle movment. Until I took a shot with Bauer Supreme M4, feels pretty much like the Bauer 2000s but with better power transfer.

[@chrisgilligan4968]

@@calgary2800 I had a pair of the Bauer Supreme Total ONE skates and used them up until pretty recently...they had a little bit more flex at least front to back - but still very rigid laterally. I'm an old guy playing beer league hockey a few times a week....I think my days of working on my ankle strength and improving my stride are a long ways behind me. 🤣