What are the MOST POPULAR STICKS in the NHL Today?!

[@Bman572]

w vid

[@hockeycollective]

Thank you!

[@ArchieCrypto]

I buy a lot of pro stock sticks and I’ve found that most Bauer sticks in the NHL are actually 2NPROXL or ADV sticks.

[@hockeycollective]

That's very interesting to hear, thanks man! Where do you usually buy em?

[@brandonmitchell1457]

Facts

[@miken8889]

tons of sticks, being wrapped in another brand

[@saturnnnfps]

@@hockeycollectivei got my 2nproxl off of sideline swap

[@ISB97]

The Derick Brassard stick I got was a 2nProXL and the one broke in a week lol. The other one I’ve had since the other broke.

[@hr1meg]

Uhh, how in the hell does one company make a stick and put another manufacturers logos on it and not get sued?

[@anthonymichael3029]

I miss Easton. I was a huge Stealth CX fan when those games out

[@hockeycollective]

Man same. I grew up on Easton's, wish we still had em

[@sharkforlife]

I wish Easton would still make sticks, I have always liked their stealth line

[@hockeycollective]

Me too, grew up always using Easton!

[@rielbignell30]

Some of the popular builds Kucherov used a G3 basically an old Bauer nexus 1000 build with 77 flex and even players use really old builds for example Marc Staal uses a old one95 build and for the other builds that have 2NPROXL basically the XL stands for extra light if you’re wondering what that means and some players like Stamkos a few years ago used ultrasonic build but got rid of the five sided shaft as he was not a fan of it basically there’s like 1 million hockey stick builds

[@hockeycollective]

So many different builds lol, it's crazy. That's absurd that Staal still uses a one95 today

[@jaljoe14]

I have two McDavid pro returns. One a Super Tacks and one a AS4 Pro. Both with McDavids custom curve. The Super tacks curve is a little taller and has a shorter blade length. The crazy part about the stick is the build is a “FV” on the code. With is a very old model of CCM stick from the early 2010. The blade is an exact carbon weave from a Reebok 11k. The shaft on the sticks are also similar. to this weave on the blade. The other crazy part is when McDavid uses a new stick graphic it is still the same build I am talking about above. Sometimes he will use an actually FT5 pro build.

[@hockeycollective]

Love hearing this stuff man, thank you for sharing! Reebok 11k that's crazy old haha

[@mhicaoidh1]

Your point about a lot of pro sticks being dressed as other sticks pretty much invalidates the accuracy of this video unfortunately. I have several pro sticks ... for example an "Alpha QX" that is really a Covert QRL ... a "Covert QR5 Pro" that is actually an Alpha LX Pro. Given that a lot of people are finding the Warrior Alpha LX2 Pro is actually not as a good as the original LX Pro, I would wager that most NHLers that appear to be using the LX2 Pro are actually still using the LX Pro.

[@1q3er5]

the original lx pro was amazing except the grip was meh

[@hockeycollective]

I hear ya for sure, but like I said no one tracks the actual models as that isn't readily available info. GearGeek does an amazing job tracking which sticks graphics are being used, and that is hands down the best resource we have available. Agreed on the LX2 Pro vs LX Pro, I bet a lot of guys still use it

[@mhicaoidh1]

@@1q3er5 yeah, it was. Though, the solution for that is the pro stock sticks dressed as something else. The LX Pro I have dressed as a QR5 Pro has the grip of the QR5 Pro. And I got it for under $200. 😎

[@alee9071]

I have seen a few using the Warrior Novium Pro stick, I will buy one to try it out next, good video.

[@austincosman2907]

Heard Noviums suck and aren’t very durable, you liking yours?

[@kaic4731]

So far very good mate, great stick for me, zero durability issues. You should try it out if you get the chance 👍

[@weaselking72]

Hah, you picked one of very few games where Sebastian Aho used a Bauer. He uses Warrior 99.9% of the time.

[@hockeycollective]

Yea I've always seem him as a Warrior guy, but from what I've seen, the last few weeks at least have been HyperLites

[@tuttifrutti8576]

I personally use a ribcor 7 pro and just broke it at the middle of the blade like my last ccm. Other than that it’s been a great stick. One thing about it is that you will never generate the same kind of power as you would with a mid kick but the release is super snappy and effortless

[@GeorgeJefferson-h7w]

I used to buy name brand sticks. They are overpriced. Since I've found hockey stick man all black sticks that's all I'll use. I bought my first one last year at a hockey store that bought a load of them. They said they were a bauer 2s pro with no label and I got it for $140. So light and so consistent.

[@hockeycollective]

A good move by you! They are quality sticks

[@bigboiqq]

Most pro bauer sticks are skinned Vapor ADV sticks or Supreme pro light sticks Edit: 2N pro lights are also very common as well

[@hockeycollective]

I have heard the same, thanks for confirming! Personally liked the 2N line, but didn't love the ADV at the time

[@slickceretto9760]

Can you do a wood vs composite breakdown video? (Advantages/disadvantages etc). You explain things really well.

[@rumble815]

I currently use the nexus geo. I find the 5 sided shaft sits in the hand really well. The 5 side shaft is also on the nexus sync. I really like the feel of the stick and would recomend the geo

[@hockeycollective]

Love that, thanks for sharing! I just got a 5 sided one for the first time - have shot with it before but never used in game, excited to try

[@rumble815]

@hockeycollective Nice vid btw. I was watching it praying my stick was even used by pros 😂

[@hockeycollective]

Lol! Thank you@@rumble815

[@1q3er5]

I hope oval shaped shafts become a thing

[@2slovak0]

There used to be a shaft, before one piece sticks were the thing, that had the 5 sides and even six. Everyone was using the ultra light or Z bubble.

[@johnnymo5703]

First off, quality video. Totally respect the time and effort out into this. Top shelf Brother. Can we get more of these that will focus on skates, gloves etc. 🔥🔥

[@hockeycollective]

Thank you Johnny! Skates will be coming soon man

[@kevinso187]

What do the jetspeed and the sync have in common? Both hybrid kick points

[@Middyman43]

I need on if these for lacrosse sticks in the pll and nll

[@DuckinGolf]

Awesome video, I recently bought the rekker legend 1, because Sherwood claims it’s the same tech as the pro just a bit more durable. Love it so far and one of the better looking sticks. Also bought one of the Easton synergy remakes from baur for the nostalgia. Surprisingly it’s a nice twig in my opinion

[@hockeycollective]

Love that! Big fan of both Easton and Sherwood

[@OpenSourceSlayer]

Nexus 2n Pro XL used a ton

[@styvo0]

really cool series, more of these please! 😊😊

[@hockeycollective]

Thank you Steve! Just posted Skates the other day - more to come soon

[@PaulMarangoni]

McDavid was using FT5 Pro.

[@ryancarpenter4327]

Such a cool video, I’m glad I’m not the only one interested in this kinda stuff 😂 great video!

[@hockeycollective]

Appreciate it Ryan!

[@lukez990]

Was never a Sherwood guy, but I tried the Rekker Legend Pro out and I was amazingly accurate with it. Had to splurge the cash and buy it.

[@hockeycollective]

Great stick, good choice

[@tsc9198]

This was awesome....thank you!

[@wtcwtc9861]

Excellent presentation. Thank you.

[@hockeycollective]

Thanks!

[@aynrandfan7454]

Lol not many using the Bauer ag5nt cuz it snaps like a match stick 😂

[@hockeycollective]

It's too bad, it's a good stick but it breaks sooo easily like you said. Crazy

[@aynrandfan7454]

@@hockeycollective ya mine broke after the 3rd game. took a clapper and some dude stick checked it snapped in two…I have the proto R now lasted 6 games so far and looks new…shots are popping, but I find the grip is not very good for stick handling

[@1q3er5]

so no even dresses their sticks as agents??😂

[@mattiashockey17]

@@1q3er5Quinn Hughes uses a ag5nt dressed as a hyperlite 2

[@rydenhaze10]

i bought a bauer supreme ultrasonic, broke it, got a hyperlight 2, but then quickly switched back when i fixed my stick, it doesn’t flex the same but i like the kickpoint and the blade feels stiffer

[@hockeycollective]

Interesting! I've heard similar tbh

[@lucgehring]

I wonder what Easton had during their hay day, I remember seeing so many pros using Easton sticks from 2000-2012. RIP Easton.

[@hockeycollective]

Honestly! Loved Easton, they were everywhere like you said

[@gavin7772]

Sherwood rekker is also my go to just wish they made bedards 70 flex a standard option

[@markfitzurka9995]

Who knew I would enjoy this video so much

[@hockeycollective]

Appreciate you Mark!

[@KnoxIncorporated44]

I used a Sher-Wood 5030 in juniors and still use on in the beer league

[@pyqio]

It always fascinates me how, no matter their brand deals, the majority of NHL players will still choose the Oakley 831 or the Oakley 825 as their visor. I'll never understand what makes them so good, but I'm sure I'll go for either of them once I'm comfortable enough to use a visor

[@hockeycollective]

Yea it's crazy, almost 60% of the league wears Oakley visors! Personally I've always worn Bauer, but no real preference for me

[@justadudewithopinions6209]

i can't speak for hocky, but in foot ball people used the Oakley because it fogged up less than every other visor available besides Nike but had way higher scratch resistance than the Nike.

[@zacharypetron8347]

I really enjoyed this video. The same video style for the most popular skates would be awesome.

[@hockeycollective]

Thank you Zachary! I can do that for sure

[@alexanderh.999]

Sherwood is underrated. It's way better than True sticks

[@hockeycollective]

I love Sherwood too!

[@brandonmitchell1457]

Cool vid, but you’re contradicting yourself because we all know players use sticks that are dressed to look like the newest stick. I don’t think any of the pros mentioned that have a nexus sync actually use a sync. Most likely 2NPROXL. McDavid has also been known to use older CCM builds dressed as newer models.

[@1q3er5]

I think a sync would be somewhat easy to recognize that being said

[@hockeycollective]

For sure man - like I said a lottt of NHL guys have their stick dressed up as something else. But unfortunately there is no comprehensive data on what those sticks are. GearGeek does an A+ job tracking the graphics and identifying older sticks covered up when possible, so went with their data!

[@CAPYHOCKEY]

Warrior on Top 👇

[@mehmd1913]

You should do the same type of video and talk about kick point. Also, all these hyperlite type sticks are crap. They disintegrate after a short time. My 13 yo son shattered the blade of a Hyperlite within 30 days of buying. It was an "upgrade" from his 3x. He hated it. Too light and not enough heft to create flex. He went back to the X3 (formerly the 3X). He is much happier. FWIW...

[@oscarosaurus]

Loved my proto, sadly snapped it 2 days ago

[@hockeycollective]

Damnnn, still got warranty? Expensive break haha

[@denisawesome1621]

most players have contracts with companies

[@samuelloewen7274]

I have the Bauer 3s pro supreme and I’ve never had a better clapper

[@hockeycollective]

Unreal!

[@Subaruuu12]

most popular graphics*

[@jtkelly251]

Ccm will never wrap a Bauer stick as their own and vice versa. Cross company wrapping is not a thing.

[@DavidMaYor83]

How do u know?

[@swedishgoaliephenom2252]

@@DavidMaYor83no company would benefit from doing that. Makes sense

[@kman8809]

100% true

[@frankiegaliffa3850]

Wish I could find a pro stock warrior super novium and ccm ft ghost

[@hockeycollective]

Likely in the New Year man! They'll be hot commodities for a bit

[@frankiegaliffa3850]

@@hockeycollective and hopefully maybe the proto r

[@matyasmelovsky8561]

I ve seen a lot of sync sticks being actually 2npro with sync graphic

[@hockeycollective]

Seems to be a common one for sure man!

[@morgan4212]

I saw beaded using a Sherwood I thought they were gone

[@hockeycollective]

Made a comeback a few years ago! Very interesting storyline to follow, they're going to continue announcing some big players

[@Deploracle]

I bet Crosby has been using a rebranded Sherwood this entire time. I know I would if I were him.

[@ye7006]

99% of the league is actually using Reebok, they’re just dressing them up😂

[@Kamden-h5n]

i still use the true a1.0 sbp lol its awesome

[@hockeycollective]

Good twig!

[@daltonthomas6135]

Personally like the Trigger 6 pro 75 flex

[@hockeycollective]

Sweet - I'm also 75 flex! Big change from the 90+ when I was younger, but 75 allows for such a better snapshot

[@Indium111]

...but what about GOALIE sticks?

[@MrHotsauce151]

Sherwood is my favorite

[@hockeycollective]

Love that! You using the TMP or the Rekker or what?

[@swedishgoaliephenom2252]

Mine too! I use the sher wood legend 3 and it makes for a great toe drag release!

[@eljazz22]

David Pastrnak actually uses Pro stock hockey sticks named company’s sticks.

[@porterporter5506]

So this is who is willing to pay and sponsor more? Yes

[@lkkjhg45]

going off the graphics makes this data useless

[@AtebitAcorn]

So not a single player uses the STX brand? That’s hard to believe. Edit: a quick google search and I’m correct. Your video is inaccurate at best.

[@hockeycollective]

Incorrect. According to GearGeek, not a single STX stick is used in the NHL today. I just went and looked at every player who has used an STX at *some point* and none of them currently are today. This is GearGeek's job - to track sticks. I trust them