CCM Speedburner Stick Review

CCM Speedburner Hockey sticks

CCM has stepped up their game and have come a long way since the original RBZ stick launched. With better technology, design, and testing CCM have created a supreme lineup of sticks tailored to your play style. With that said, the folks at CCM have once again partnered with Taylor Made and upped the bar on their new RBZ Speedburner stick, and you can expect even more power and speed for you shooters out there.

CCM Speedburner Hockey sticks

Power – Lots of it

The boys at ‘The Shop’ were fortunate enough to skate with CCM and test out the Speedburner and by asking around, the consensus is positive feedback throughout. Designed for power, with excellent transfer throughout the stick, and more importantly increased puck feel, the boys thought it was a familiar feeling stick with some surprises under the hood.

CCM Speedburner Hockey sticks

What sets the CCM Speedburner apart?

The use of their new Powerhosel Technology with improves the shaft and blade by placing a rib inside the stick as well as the structure of the taper itself. Essentially, this will give you a more powerful shot with increased energy transfer, and who can complain about that? If you’re a shooter who likes to get pucks at the net whenever you get the opportunity, Powerhosel improves durability in that breakage prone area so you can rely on your twig during key moments, and it’s also a cleaner look on the outside.

CCM Speedburner Hockey sticks

Powerhosel coupled with CCM’s Speed Pocket Technology aids in giving you that added zing to beat those goals wherever you like. Speed Pocket helps maximize puck speed by increasing C.O.R, or “coefficient of return” with is essentially the trampoline effect where the energy returned from the stick at the point of impact with the puck is measured. In simple terms this means power, and lots of it on all types of shots.

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The stick also proves to be easy on the eyes with updated graphics, and let’s be honest it’s a great looking twig.

CCM Speedburner Hockey sticks

Same great feel

The Speedburner also has proven tech seen on the CCM lineup of sticks that will make it feel familiar, but under the hood, the stick is an animal.

With this beauty weighing in at only 425 grams and with an extremely low swing weight which improves balance and weight distribution, players can expect to see faster, more accurate shots no matter what type of shot they take.

CCM Speedburner Hockey sticks

RBZ has always been known for its custom kickpoint design where the player’s bottom hand determines where the stick will flex, and the Speedburner is no different. CCM set out to create a stick that generates power, and a custom kickpoint gives you power on all types of shots and whether or not you’re in the perfect position.

CCM Speedburner Hockey sticks

The boys noticed immediately was how fast they could get the puck off their sticks. From loading to unloading power, the Speedburner amazed us by the speed increased on every shot. Personally, I didn’t notice any fading of pop or weakening of the stick either.

CCM Speedburner Hockey sticks

The CCM RBZ lineup of sticks includes the RBZ 260, and RBZ 240 both of which include some top end features seen on the Speedburner. Both sticks feature a custom kickpoint as well as a low swing weight. The RBZ 260 includes the SpeedBlade 2 with Freak Channels seen on the RBZ Superfast. Both great sticks for players outside the top end stick market.

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Closing

Updated, renewed, revamped, whatever you want to call it, the Speedburner is an excellent stick with some nice improvements that help define the stick more so than ever before. An increase in overall power with Powerhosel and Speedpocket technology take the stick to another level and CCM hasn’t forgot about overall improvements such as durability either. Low Swing Weight and a custom kickpoint design, CCM has ultimately made a powerful stick for powerful shots. If you’re a player who likes to shoot and shoot from everywhere, the Speedburner might be your perfect match.

And as always, give'r a go in our Demo Zone and tell us your thoughts.

 




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