Hockey Stick Market sells fake sticks! How to spot a fake Bauer Nexus Geo

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0:00 1 of these 5 sticks is fake!
2:35 How to spot a fake Geo
4:45 Fakes are lower quality
6:08 The story with HockeyStickMarket
10:15 Could companies help with spotting fakes?
11:15 CCM NANLOLITE spelling mistake
11:29 I apologize for the delay on this video
13:45 Ask for specific photos when buying!
15:19 Buy Pro Stock if you want a big brand for cheaper
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[@HockeyReviews]

This topic comes up A LOT! While I can't say how you can tell every time of stick is fake... here is a thread that shows a real Bauer Nexus Sync and a fake one... so go check that out: www.reddit.com/r/hockeyplayers/comments/11dinj9/anyone_ever_ordered_from_backdoorsportsca_bds_not/ I will try and update this comment with more examples of fake sticks so you can check for yourself.

[@samkarp3098]

As soon as you bested out your Pro Stock Hockey Sticks custom I was like “YES!” - that’s the brand you buy if you want a quality made, high-level, but lower cost stick. The Third/Yellow line is seriously the favorite line of PRO I have tried. I have tried G63’s and the Model-S (my custom Red Lines should arrive soon). And that company is straight up saying that they got inspiration from other sticks but they don’t slap fake logos. It’s really the way to conduct a business unlike those selling the knockoffs.

[@bigboiqq]

clever how ccm implements easter eggs in their products to combat counterfeits

[@HockeyReviews]

I don't know if that is actually an Easter egg or just a mistake, it is probably a mistake.

[@ISB97]

I’ve returned a fake stick before. Usually the buyer will ghost u and then if u contact sideline swap they should return the money after u shipped it back

[@alfridgerbrand1017]

I purchased a Geo from them and waited a month for shipment. I found the owners number and texted him about the stick. He told me it had been shipped and it never was sent. Luckily I paid by PayPal and was able to get a refund through them. I saw the owner of the company tonight on Dragon's Den with his new company Swift Hockey and one of the dragons actually invested in it. What a mistake. Hopefully he gets found out for his ripping people off.

[@Thatapsguy12]

Thank you for letting us know!! I’m new to hockey and need to know this stuff!! Appreciate the vid!! EDIT: THEIR INSTA IS GONE BTW I LOOKED IT UP

[@baderp.6796]

Please make the same video on other brands, especially CCM sticks. Really interesting to see how to spot these fakes

[@HockeyReviews]

Unfortunately, that would require me buying all of the fake sticks to compare them to the retail ones. And contrary to popular belief, I don't make a profit on this channel so I can't afford to buy all of those fakes on top of the real ones to do the actual reviews.

[@jlo2o199]

I figured "On the Bench" sent you a mini stick or something. lol

[@ISB97]

With ccms u can tell if it fake by on the stick bar code. Usually they r way off.

[@schmidyproductions888]

Could you do the huperlite? I’ve had 4 and 3 are the same and one of them broke in 1 game and the graphics on that one were a little bit off

[@HockeyReviews]

I would have to buy a fake Hyperlite to find that out, and I am not supporting counterfeit products to make that happen sorry.

[@philipdahlgren8196]

You talked in a earlier video of the thickness of the blade, do you know which stick that has the thinest blade?

[@HockeyReviews]

Bauer has been the thinnest I have seen so far.

[@HenryNeville]

Back in the day (at least before 2020) you used to be able to tell which Bauer sticks were fake and which were real because the serial number should start with T[year it was manufactured] for example T15XXXXXXX for a 2015-made 1X stick and fakes would have whacky serial numbers like T20XXXXXX for an MX3 (obviously released in 2014 not 2020) but looks like that is not the case anymore. It also used to be easier to tell which sticks were real and which were fake at a quick glance when raised textures on the shaft were a big thing. For example I definitely remember seeing fake Bauer NXG sticks with the Tac Spiral and it just did not look right at all (was all bubbly and whiteish in colour, etc.) compared to real NXG sticks.

[@dalriada]

I’m curious how the fake looks inside compared to the genuine.

[@braydenowen2390]

Do you have a review of the pro hockey stick?

[@HockeyReviews]

Yup! I will be reviewing the different models in a bit as well. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aoDLfZiba8apia8

[@calvinilkay1067]

I buy a lot of sticks from hockey stickman and the quality of those sticks are on and off. I also notice that like an fr5 pro will have the same carbon layout as the ft4 pro on the blade but in stores they’re different. Im not sure if its just because they’re pro stocks but sometimes the quality is great and some arent

[@HockeyReviews]

It is because they are pro stock. But these aren't from Hockey Stick Man, these are from a store that closed and was selling fakes.

[@swedishgoaliephenom2252]

thoughts on ccm hg12 gloves?

[@HockeyReviews]

They are one of the best. I have a bunch of pairs myself and made a bunch of content on them on Instagram

[@ISB97]

I have gotten scammed on sidelineswap before with a fake Geo and got a real one from pure hockey. But 99% of the time if it is a new stick and they have new top of the line sticks it’s most likely fake. Also a fake Geo the logo at the bottom is going into the blade.

[@Spanluver]

Are you saying pure hockey sells fake sticks?

[@HockeyReviews]

No, they are saying they are probably fake on Sideline

[@ISB97]

@@HockeyReviews r most pro stock sticks on there legit?

[@HockeyReviews]

It would honestly be a case by case basis. If the seller is someone like "HockeyStickMan" they are real. But there have been fake pro stocks stick spotted on the Chinese wholesale sites before.

[@ISB97]

@@HockeyReviews what about a guy named fantelli hockey I’m guessing he’s legit.

[@KyleSchwanz]

I got a fake hyperlite and called Bauer to confirm. Read them the serial number and they instantly confirmed it was fake.

[@user-vc1gn7zm7s]

Hello guys! is anyone have a source to check the serial numbers of a stick?

[@TheObxpander]

Don't know where you are in the world, but if in the US, Bauer warranty department will check for you if you contact them.

[@ISB97]

Email Bauer and send them the serial code

[@ArchieCrypto]

I’m pretty sure a guy sold me a fake ft ghost

[@bittmanbobby]

Fake sticks suck and people that sell them suck even more. Had some chump that played ball hockey sell me one. He kept denying and denying it. Ball hockey sucks too 😂

[@HockeyAllDay34]

I think mine is real, I got it from pure hockey isn’t that a reliable store?

[@HockeyReviews]

Pure is a legit store so there is a 99.999% chance it is a real one. Only way it wouldn't be is if someone managed to somehow buy a real one and return a fake one, but serial numbers should stop that.

[@joshwyatt2949]

I still have unfulfilled orders from this guy, and they wrapped up shop. Lost close to $500, sucks

[@HockeyReviews]

Hopefully you ordered with a CC so you can dispute it!

[@JeffWizniak]

To legitimize the review and to dissuade people I would actually spend time comparing the manufacturing quality and durability. Personally a poorly applied grip isn't a huge deal, but a lesser quality carbon is! I got 2 hyperlite clones from a local seller. One had a broken blade after less then 5 skates and the other was soft after about 5 games. However I've also seen people advising they have had good luck with them. I personally won't buy anymore as the year old sticks at sportchek on sale are legit and have warranty.

[@Jason-zc9on]

Where are all these counterfeit sticks being sold? Sideline swap? eBay? Unless it’s a retailer with a dedicated brick & mortar store, stick to what you know. eBay is risky, unless it’s a vendor with a great reputation

[@HockeyReviews]

All of the above, the person in the reddit link I linked to bought online from a shop that has a retail store.

[@Minger12]

The fake sticks are better than the real one

[@HockeyReviews]

What helmet do you wear? I want to be sure I don't use that one as this comment is proof of how many brain cells you have lost.

[@GeeVideos]

Seems like no fake ag5nts yet?

[@HockeyReviews]

I am sure they are out there, but I don't really check on the fake market as it would require me buying counterfeit products.

[@joshhoward9039]

Are the Real Geos worth getting?

[@HockeyReviews]

They are solid sticks, they should be on clearance now and are absolutely worth that price.

[@TheObxpander]

@@HockeyReviews Just got an email from Bauer this morning that they're on sale (in the US, at least) for $209. That's cheaper than the E5 that is supposedly similar so I agree -very good deal.

[@Elite_Kicks]

Interesting

[@dismemberedlamb9104]

Bro all these sticks are made in Chinese factory’s

[@HockeyReviews]

Just because something is made in China doesn't mean it is poor quality. The ACTUAL Bauer sticks have a higher standard without corners cut in quality and performance.