How a Pro Goalie Tapes His Stick

[@trav4oilers]

This is how I tape my stick. I've been obsessed over the last few years about finding the best ways to improve my puck handle and puck control. This is what I came to. Products I use are linked below. - Trav Subscribe ➝ kzbin.info ====================================== PRODUCTS I USE. “TRAVSUCKS” PROMO CODE WILL SAVE YOU $$$ ON ALL PRODUCTS Cageskinz ➝ padskinz.ca/product/custom-cageskinz/ GoalieBLOK ➝ www.goalieblok.com Pro Laces ➝ www.prolaces.ca/en/15-productsstore Sparx Sharpener ➝ www.sparxhockey.com/?rfsn=3189306.20013a Buttendz ➝ buttendz.com/shop/

[@judybooty77]

trav4oilers thank god your making this video. I can’t tape my stick well at all. Thx!

[@trav4oilers]

@@judybooty77 Well I got you covered my friend

[@judybooty77]

trav4oilers in a day...

[@hockey-tl1zr]

@trav4oilers is there any chance u can get a discount code for the Popeyes protein shake and quest cookies cuz I would buy that shit in a heartbeat

[@judybooty77]

hockey3134 ! Yo... he’s entertainment not a sale

[@jayt3796]

"Professional" 😂 .... That being said, Hope you do well in Sweden, Trav.

[@trav4oilers]

Gotta pay the bills somehow brother

[@jayt3796]

@@trav4oilers Hell yea. I'd be doing the same thing if i was you. Have a great day!

[@coach7136]

Next video: “How a pro eats his cereal”?

[@trav4oilers]

Long as you dont hate Captain Crunch, the video will have zero dislikes hahah see ya for Tuesdays video!

[@user-ng4tf2oq7s]

My man you milking the pro hockey thing😂

[@trav4oilers]

Moving to Sweden Aint cheap bro, gotta pay the bills

[@danielleighton4107]

True pro's get paid....

[@DominicGibbs]

daniel leighton He will when he makes the NHL 😤😈

[@danielleighton4107]

@@DominicGibbs haha

[@user-ng4tf2oq7s]

trav4oilers I respect it lol

[@willmcpherson8247]

I'm always changing the way I'm taping my stick to find out what the best is for puck handling and deflections. I'm really interested to see your opinion in this and who knows maybe it'll work for me😂😂

[@trav4oilers]

Then you'll love this video! See ya tomorrow morning

[@Scott-zx6pl]

Here's how a PRO...... barely an amature... rookie

[@icegoale35]

No

[@trav4oilers]

Thanks for watching this video. new vlogs every Mon, Wed, Fri at 9am eastern. See ya fro tomorrows video ;)

[@judahorlanski3770]

“Ends up looking more better” Travis, a man of good English and great hockey skills

[@trav4oilers]

Even my mother cant believe I somehow passes 2 years out of a 4 year business program lol

[@judahorlanski3770]

trav4oilers who needs school when we have hockey

[@parkerhaglund2876]

Trav making every KZbin video title from now on: “how a professional goalie ____”

[@trav4oilers]

"How a pro goalie" takes a dump......

[@facebook3999]

trav4oilers I thought that was your whole point on every video...?

[@beerleaguehero]

Loving the flow, true hockey player.

[@trav4oilers]

Mullet BABY! You'll see it again Tuesday morning

[@mrrnerr3676]

I always am watching videos like this, like taping my stick will help my glove

[@trav4oilers]

Hope you enjoyed this one man. See ya Tuesday for the next one

[@juststephanie6955]

Very different, I played inline hockey so dealt with a ball vs a puck. Thank you for the vid! Lots of insight!

[@trav4oilers]

Thanks for watching Steph, Sunday cup of Joe?

[@juststephanie6955]

@@trav4oilers you know it! The stronger the better. Have CPR, first aid, and defib training later today. So coffee will help! Enjoy your Sunday Trav.

[@h.deej0196]

Toe to heel. The intelligence comes from the honey mustard. I thought I was the only one😂

[@trav4oilers]

Honey mustard gang baby

[@NickTheGoalie_1]

What tech does a professional hockey goalie use to make KZbin videos! Cameras, lenses, SD cards, editing software, tech on your wish list lets go!

[@trav4oilers]

Canon 90D / Osmo action / Insta360 OneX, 128GB Sandisk Extreme pro SD and MicroSD Cards, Final Cut Pro X and god I would love the Mavic Air 2 drone

[@rosskoerber3346]

Love to see “professional” in the title. All that hard work is finally starting to pay off. Best of luck my man🙏

[@trav4oilers]

Borderline clickbait but happy to have you around Ross!

[@rosskoerber3346]

What clickbait idk what your talking about😂

[@scratch577]

For a second I thought the thumbnail was Braden holtby lol

[@trav4oilers]

I am braden Holtby ;)

[@billbird2969]

I wish the Blok existed when I played, can’t tell you how many smashed fingers I had!!!! Keep working hard my friend!!! Excited to see what’s coming down the road for you!

[@trav4oilers]

I'm excited to share with ya bill!

[@christopherstewartjr2435]

This was very helpful to me. On how you taped your stick. I noticed a night and day difference. The only thing I just didn't do was wax my stick just because I play roller hockey and I didn't want the wax on my wheels

[@trav4oilers]

Hope you put a few tips to work ;0

[@owenmorgan8742]

It gets so much better each year

[@trav4oilers]

Not better but trying to add more information and more details

[@YayIsfam]

i taped my stick when i got it my 2nd year of bantam and now I'm in beer league 5 years later with the same tape job.

[@trav4oilers]

Don’t tape that tape odd lol

[@randomuncreditedquotes7666]

“If I could make this a better world I would bring world peace to Africa.”

[@trav4oilers]

This is so random lol

[@2kode692]

Been watching you for years trav and literally proud of how far you came keep chasing that dream boi

[@trav4oilers]

Thanks for sticking around brother. See ya for Tuesdays video

[@nahfuckdat]

How a professional youtuber tapes his stick

[@trav4oilers]

Hahah by definition that wouldn't be wrong. "Professional"

[@place_desjardins]

More stick wax on the tape on the inside curve of the stick will help you get better grip on the puck when shooting. When snow and ice build up on the tape, the puck won't grip as well.

[@trav4oilers]

Thats good insight bro

[@madhouse2303]

Hope you succeed in Sweden. I remember watching your Lundar videos everyday and it’s cool to see your journey so far

[@trav4oilers]

Thanks for sticking around and excited to share more with you

[@varenaggarwal2930]

I saw your first vid and that’s where I got the grip tape idea and it worked great and recently I started taping half blade and I was thinking about getting a buttend. I have respect for you that you use lefevre and that you are full right just like me

[@trav4oilers]

Glad you hopped on board bro

[@calebedwards35]

I’m gonna binge watch ur videos tonight

[@trav4oilers]

Thats what I like to hear but dont forget about tomorrows new video

[@pamdhillon1076]

Trav i always watch your videos, hope you make it on to a NHL team one day

[@trav4oilers]

Love you Pam. See ya tomorrow for this video ;0

[@pamdhillon1076]

@@trav4oilers Alr see ya!!!!Cant wait for the video

[@atgaming9431]

He will never make the nhl it’s just a fact

[@pamdhillon1076]

@@atgaming9431 See the thing is that your hating on Trav because you cant make it yourself.Thats a fact.

[@pamdhillon1076]

@@willmar1604 When he makes it lets see who is laughing then

[@thedr.canadashow5705]

I love these premiers!!!! Thanks for making this I can’t tape good. Good luck this season in Sweden!! What’s is your favorite Non Canadian NHL team?

[@trav4oilers]

Thank you brother. Go kings go. See ya tomorrow

[@johns1187]

Trav, completely unrelated, but, just suggesting a video; how about an update on your Lefevre goalie gear? Their gear looks awesome and their history of manufactoring gear could at times be less known. Personally, I wore Brian Heaton gear back in the early 2000's. He made the switch to Louisville TPS and it was a huge success back in the day with the Exhale model. All the best with your Europe journey and feel free to ask Steve the goalie coach where the video is of him being called Mc Kitchen vs. his proper pronunciation. Lol.

[@trav4oilers]

MR MC CHICKEN, IM FIXING FOR ON E

[@JackMuren]

Another great video Trav. Nicely done. Thanks for the tips.

[@trav4oilers]

Thanks for watching the tips jack! See ya for Tuesdays new video!

[@559043]

those knobs always look good .. my problem right now is i just cut myself shaving and need to tape my face. btw i played last night! first time since February... it was rough ... very rough

[@trav4oilers]

My 1st game wasn't much better

[@559043]

@@trav4oilers ha light years ahead of me... but you're first game back video is the reason i went.. motivated me.. thank you. good news is i am now down to holding a kleenex on this gash i gave myself earlier.

[@joshuahosein1095]

Solid tape job. Where was the food review😂. Gotta love those quest cookies

[@trav4oilers]

Food reviews will rerun in 2 weeks ;)

[@Hookedonbassco.]

Toe to heel vibes only!!

[@trav4oilers]

Hell ya bro

[@jacobstubbing-xu3tn]

toe to heel for life

[@trav4oilers]

amen

[@evanwhite326]

Good luck in Sweden Trav!!!

[@trav4oilers]

Thank you Evan!

[@joedauginas84]

So I am watching this video and hey, what the heck, there's my stick, well not mine yet even though I already released the funds thru sideline swap, but there is my stick the trusty old one100 getting retaped and a new buttend grip put on it, but wait there's more, I've been awaiting this stick to arrive for more then 2 weeks when, just after the video ends I hear the mailman and yup you guessed it the stock has arrived, now Trav I understand Canadians are trusting souls and all but that packaging was hilarious, did you use all your trash bags? LOL. Thanks for all you do Trav, your videos are a bright spot in this world these days. Enjoy your Swedish travels....and just like you wrapped the stick you sent me, wrap your rascle.

[@trav4oilers]

You hope like it brother

[@scratch577]

Thx

[@reddevil9216]

Trav if you weren’t able to play goalie what position would you play?

[@trav4oilers]

quarterback for the New England patriots

[@zacharycasinghino5347]

He keeps milking this Sweden thing 😂

[@trav4oilers]

I'll stop milking it after this bro

[@BrokenGoalie31]

You handle that knob like a true pro.

[@trav4oilers]

Would you expect anything less?

[@BrokenGoalie31]

Absolutely not, I’m super impressed. Congrats on the new job too, I’m happy things are working out for you

[@landongoerzen3342]

just ordered my first buttendz grips and cant wait to try them

[@trav4oilers]

Which grip did you get bro

[@landongoerzen3342]

@@trav4oilers the SENTRY Grip and the FLUX Z Grip

[@mcnallyscrease5046]

Hey man I just watched your video great video as always I just wanted to let you know I started using buttons and I think that made a big Improvement in my game

[@trav4oilers]

Which did you get bro

[@mcnallyscrease5046]

I'm pretty sure I got the white century

[@djejbeatz]

You don't tape the area where you hold your stick? I use an Ultrasonic and it has some textured grip so I don't really see a need. I also like to be able to throw a fast poke check and I found that the tape by the shaft hinders that. However, I see a lot of high level goalies taping that area where the shaft and the paddle meet. Any thoughts?

[@trav4oilers]

I've changed the way i tape my stick. chek out my goalie hacks 2 video ;)

[@Violencegod61]

Finishes the tape job at the bottom of the blade....and that's a 1 ice time take job cause that bitch is coming off haha love the vids trav, keep the motor going

[@rodzcar]

i have been trying to eat better by having health smoothies every morning and have a good lunch everyday should i be doing any more

[@trav4oilers]

Lot more to that but thats a great start. minimize sugar and carbs Is key

[@kelto7710]

U should do a day in the life of a pro goalie

[@trav4oilers]

Hoping to do one this season

[@dylanbaker9936]

Great video trav love these!!!

[@trav4oilers]

Thanks for watching Dylan. Happy you enjoyed! See ya for Tuesdays video

[@dylanbaker9936]

@@trav4oilers ill be watching ready for the videos

[@tombombschannel585]

Trav I'm proud you a pro now

[@trav4oilers]

semi pro but Im excited man

[@DominicGibbs]

How the hell does someone dislike when the video hasn’t even been released yet? Lmfao

[@trav4oilers]

Maybe they didn't like the thumbnail. I think you and them will like Tuesdays video ;)

[@brooksbateman9756]

Hey good luck in Sweden, and by the way did u see the new Batman trailer . It looks awesome and the trailer song is nirvana’s Something in the way

[@trav4oilers]

Something in the way, very underrated song

[@emilhellstrom4412]

No hate but division 2 in Sweden isn’t a professional league it’s more semi pro so kinda clickbait. I’m 14 and I played a lot with a division 2 north team

[@trav4oilers]

Gotta pay the bills somehow bro. Hope to see you for tomorrow morning ;)

[@atgaming9431]

Buddy you probably play house

[@ren870]

I still tape my stick the same way you used to with grip tape

[@trav4oilers]

That works but you should get a buttendz

[@cenaboyle]

Can we get a video on what steel you use on your skates

[@trav4oilers]

I just use stock bauer 3mm steel bro

[@cenaboyle]

@@trav4oilers would change to step steel before you head to Europe

[@batt7945]

Switch to taping every skate for Sweden

[@trav4oilers]

New year, new me right?

[@brycescarlett2184]

All the videos in the next month will start with: Professional Goalie......

[@trav4oilers]

I promise you it won't be ;)

[@mikelow4374]

Some good tips bud but dude.. About the 6:00 mark with that buttendz grip you look too familiar with that motion 😂 Got any tips for pregame prep? Especially getting in that mental zone.. I always played better when the game was meaningful with some feistiness but now playing 'fun hockey' I sometimes have issues getting in that mental zone, and don't wanna play like I used too (Hextall style 😂) cause I'll piss people off and don't wanna lose ice times.. Sometimes it's like a player who doesn't get in the game until the first big hit but for me as a goalie I got nobody to hit 😂

[@trav4oilers]

Just take it easy and focus, 1 stop at a time. Hey I did that cause I knew you'd comment mike

[@mikelow4374]

@@trav4oilers 😂😂 yeah sure bud 😂 And yeah, I think I've mellowed out too much over the years to be breaking sticks on guys like Hextall anymore 😂

[@benjaminblanz7226]

What happened to the buttendz Lyon paddle grip?

[@trav4oilers]

For the time being its been cancelled bro

[@gregoryhuntington7954]

Use a quarter to push the edges of the tape down!!

[@trav4oilers]

Youre a smart man Greg. This will make an appearance in next years instalment

[@richardkim5184]

Awesome Travis 👊🏽💪🏽😊

[@trav4oilers]

Richie! I knew I'd see ya today

[@richardkim5184]

trav4oilers yes Travis I’m here keep ‘em coming your doing awesome 😎 👊🏽

[@G9YT]

nice tape cool color

[@trav4oilers]

hahah its just white tape bro

[@chadsines430]

Hey Trav, you hosed me on the new stick. I had to go out and buy my son a new Bauer stick. I actually spent $230 so I'm thinking you owe me a block knuckle guard and we can call it even. Thanks.....just kidding!

[@trav4oilers]

Which stick was this?

[@chadsines430]

Bauer 2s or 3s I think. He picked it out. Think it was $219 plus tax and shipping. Had just bought him the new v9 pro carbon catching glove also.

[@averystarz6004]

Wow I remember watching your old stick taping vid when you were a junior player. Now I’m watching a pro player tape his stick!!!!

[@trav4oilers]

Times have changed. Thats video almost 5 FUCKING YEARS old. Holy shit

[@Happyperson12356]

When your taping your knob y don’t u just use the player grip and leave an inch or so and just tape a knob on the top. (Probably saves money too)

[@trav4oilers]

I like the feel of a goalie sentry knob instead

[@benjaminblanz7226]

He reuses them so he only had to buy them once

[@murph7]

HOW MUCH GRIPS DO YOU HAVE?!?

[@trav4oilers]

I have no shortage :)

[@cenaboyle]

I don't wax my sticks at all. I tried once and I did not see any difference from unwaxed to waxed

[@trav4oilers]

Worst case your stick smells good

[@mtlgoalie62]

That @buttendz went on so easily. When I installed mine on a True AX9 I had a hell of a time. Maybe the rolling to spread the lube is the trick. I have more Sentry models to install so I will try your trick. Thanks.

[@trav4oilers]

If you get the lube on your hands, youre in trouble

[@mtlgoalie62]

@@trav4oilers I learned that the hard way. Had to put on a pair of grippy work gloves that helped, otherwise no way to hold on to the Buttendz grip.

[@gustavroos9494]

I loves your videos I cant wait

[@trav4oilers]

See ya tomorrow for the new one

[@tortilla2187]

I thought we would be very similar because of the oatmeal raisin cookies and because I also tape my stick like that but man, toe to heel... :/ 😂

[@trav4oilers]

I guess we no longer have a connection on the oatmeal raisin cookies

[@tortilla2187]

😭😂

[@scottscaneh]

Trav you need to get a tape tiger

[@trav4oilers]

I'll stick with white tape

[@scottscaneh]

@@trav4oilers no a tape tiger takes your tape off your stick www.prohockeylife.com/products/nash-tape-tiger-pro

[@srStinnky]

I can’t tape it like that, my stick is falling apart 🤣 I’m not a fan of wax but I find what Rob Lalonde does with the removed tape pretty good, although I guess that can’t last six months.

[@trav4oilers]

buttendz lasts you a season I find you can keep the same one on for about 8-12 months before its time for a new one.

[@srStinnky]

trav4oilers yes the buttendz yes, but not the tape On the blade, that’s where Rob rubs the adhesive from the tape he removed

[@SierraaTavaress]

Did he say.......... si...... si....... SIX..... MONTHS?!?!?!?!? Surely that’ll change w all them saves made over in Sweden lol

[@trav4oilers]

I am worlds laziest man when taping sticks. Plus I break them so fast, it aint even worth it

[@gjbeaudry1484]

What does your contract say??? How much are you getting paid???

[@trav4oilers]

Contract says to report September 1 for 1st pro season. Thats what I will do

[@RightTwoOwn]

My wife looks at me like I'm crazy because when I apply the sex wax I sniff before, during, and after the application.

[@trav4oilers]

Shes the odd one brother, trust me

[@lelandg3805]

Do you think that Lefevre will come out with a stick?

[@trav4oilers]

Theyre focused on gear, they dont do sticks yet

[@hockeyforlife5825]

I tape my stick the same way as the thumbnail

[@trav4oilers]

Wait till you see the video, I got a few tricks ;)

[@reynoldshockeyyy1675]

Do a day in the life

[@trav4oilers]

Every video is a day in the life vlog brother ;) maybe ill do something in Sweden

[@loziss2262]

What you spray in your butenz grip?

[@trav4oilers]

Its the stock lubricant that comes with every grip.

[@loziss2262]

trav4oilers thanks

[@thesportsquad4531]

Well this will be a good video

[@trav4oilers]

Simple but effective hopefully

[@ch0p5tick_96]

Im a player and I basically tape my stick the exact same way

[@trav4oilers]

LETS GO

[@owenmorgan8742]

Not sketchy at all (the gym bag)

[@trav4oilers]

Gotta do what ya gotta do ;)

[@ryana3679]

Dang!!! Travs got $90 in accessories on his sticks!!! Baller sans budget!

[@trav4oilers]

Can substitute any combination of the accessories ;)

[@contu1]

You know when he is truly concentrating on what he is doing when ya got the tongue poking out.

[@trav4oilers]

My mom used to tell me that I would always do that when I was the most focused hahah

[@PeteNice29]

Clickbait, I thought you said a pro goalie LOL J/K

[@trav4oilers]

;) Thank you so much for the comment and watching :)

[@thecrow2923]

Can’t wait!!!

[@trav4oilers]

Cant wait to share tomorrow!

[@mikewynne9584]

Who's the pro??

[@trav4oilers]

Hes behind the camera

[@gfndaayle864]

Divison 2 in sweden is the 4th best league.... not a pro league

[@trav4oilers]

You aint wrong. But will I see you for Tuesdays video?

[@gfndaayle864]

Ofc but don’t Call u a pro player Because if you are a pro player im a pro player to 😂

[@hully4449]

You aren’t a pro player if you don’t make money

[@UrBaNFuGiTiVz]

"pay to play" that ain't pro

[@hully4449]

Moorezie buddy is a pay to play practice player in the 4th division in Sweden Hahahahah

[@trav4oilers]

Well then change the title for me Eric lol

[@hully4449]

trav4oilers bet give me the login info I’ll do it rn

[@emilaxelsson8208]

Keep working and u Will succed

[@trav4oilers]

This is the truth of life brother

[@drpeppero3]

Where is the pro taping the stick?

[@trav4oilers]

hes behind the camera

[@stefankostin9286]

Oh my bad ok let’s get trav to 100 k

[@trav4oilers]

100K baby

[@stefankostin9286]

trav4oilers can you send me a buttend I really need one

[@stefankostin9286]

Can you follow me please your my idol I watch and like all your vids

[@stefankostin9286]

trav4oilers what hockey academy would you recommend I am trying out for some next year my goal is bantam draft for who

[@stefankostin9286]

Whl

[@brodyverhasselt5737]

Didn’t you already do this video a while ago

[@trav4oilers]

I did a 1.0 version, and a how to tape the goal stick and how college goalie tapes his stick

[@maxdaloisio6715]

are you my dad that’s literally the same way i tape the blade

[@trav4oilers]

Yes son, it is me........

[@JoeyVilleneuve]

Toe-to-heel gang checking in! Like this comment to show it's the proper way to go!

[@walterneville2625]

Pross get paid, you are not getting paid. Therefore you are NOT a Pro.

[@marymarcellino9802]

facts

[@trav4oilers]

To be a pro, do I need to get paid or do I need to play on a team / league where others get paid......

[@dmonsef]

Buttendz is overpriced for being $30. Just switched back to a composite stick(Warrior Ritual CR3 26" Quick pattern), as I had been using wood sticks(Brian's, Warrior) before that. Had a $8 Tacki-Mac(discontinued) that I put on my Warrior for the butt end. Slipped it on easy using hair spray. Just a tip that I find useful, I put 2 strips of hockey tape on the under-side of the stick blade(1" away from the blade toe to 1" past the blade heel, rough estimate). I then do 2 rounds of hockey tape(starting close to the toe to slightly over the heel). Last I use some Pro Guard Stick Butter(stick wax) and rub it along on the under-side of stick blade. I then thumb it down to create a nice coat. Why? Water build-up and friction are a big contributor to wearing down your under-side of your stick blade. I'm a longtime Beer Leaguer, on a tight goalie equipment budget and I like to get the most out of my equipment. If you don't mind the extra weight on your stick(I like it because it gives me more balance in how I position my stick and I emphasize not giving a easy shooting option with the five-hole), then the 2 forms of layers(2 strips of hockey tape and stick wax) prolong my stick blade to last a lot longer and for me to not have to re-tape my stick that often.

[@trav4oilers]

I'll disagree on TackiMac over buttendz but I will say, I like the tape under the tape idea. I may have to do that

[@dmonsef]

@@trav4oilers I didn't really say the Tacki-Mac was better. I'm more traditional in how I want the top of the shaft grip and butt end, so the Tacki-Mac suits me fine. Once that wears down or for some reason I don't like it anymore, then I will have to go with something else like the Buttendz, which does look better because its more rounded. Disappointed that Buttendz doesn't have the Sentry in a black color(I like to go black color on the blade, top grip and butt end).

[@kanyesleftleg5789]

Great vid as always, lot of shit heads in the comment section, but just keep up your grind.

[@trav4oilers]

always my fiend

[@lazarilic5328]

Again bro???

[@trav4oilers]

Yearly update. New in the bag video will be up soon as well

[@felkgoop5461]

Ok I’ll buy the Blok. I’m not a goalie I just don’t want to make a mistake.

[@trav4oilers]

hahah buy 2 while youre at it ;)

[@Hookedonbassco.]

Let's have a new pro tips for chirping.

[@trav4oilers]

Go straight for personal stuff

[@Hookedonbassco.]

@@trav4oilers so no more diddlers lmao !! My favorite line "i kissed your sister you f#@$en diddler" swear best line. Every time I hear it I die laughing

[@jacobbennett9687]

The fact that you call your bro is an absolute joke 😂 you wouldn’t even be on a D3 team in the states baud.

[@trav4oilers]

hope you enjoy todays new vlog :)