Gear Reviews

Like with the rest of the Tacks AS-V Pro equipment series, CCM is going experimental with their new AS-V Pro hockey stick. The new rendition of their top-of-the-line high kick stick includes much of the same tech you’ve seen before with a bunch of upgrades, both big and small.

Bauer’s had a strong year with the release of the Mach, SYNC, and KONEKT equipment—but their mission is far from over. You’ll notice on the side of the new AG5NT hockey stick that it warns: “May Cause More Goals.” Let’s take a look at why that could be a concern for your adversary.

Hope that trigger finger is locked and loaded—the new Ribcor Trigger 7 is here to usher in the next generation of low kick hockey sticks from CCM. With improvements in the build and CCM's revamped design, Ribcor's renowned low kick and low profile have become even more prominent in this iteration.

Bauer's Nexus series has always been known for its incredible balance and ability to use creative tech efficiently. Successor to the highly renowned Nexus Geo, the upcoming Nexus SYNC hockey stick aims to offer you a fantastic connection between you and your stick.

TRUE has spent years studying skates through their previous TF series and custom skates—and now, they are in a position to provide one of the best and most highly anticipated stock skate lines for 2022. The Catalyst 9 offers TRUE’s best custom tech at an elite-level stock price and availability.

No stick in history has ever been this light—until now. TRUE takes “effortless” to the next level with their lightest stick yet, the HZRDUS PX. HZRDUS looks to build the legacy of both the AX line and Project X series further with incredible durability at an insanely low 345g weight.

If you were anything like me, you were likely wondering what Bauer’s Vapor Hyperlite series would look like in a glove—and how its features and focus could possibly top the highly successful 2X Pro glove series. The new Hyperlite gloves come in with everything you loved about the 2X Pro and more, with the integration of Shocklite foam, a new DuraCONNEKT palm, and brand new DCT foam.

If your style is more evasion and less on power, then the Hyperlite gear is the perfect set for you. No longer is the Hyperlite limited to a few pieces of equipment—now, not only can you have elite-level performance with Bauer, but also that extra protection you need to breeze past the competition with confidence in their lightest, fastest, and strongest gear yet.

CCM continues to lead the hockey world in terms of powerful, mid kick point hockey sticks. The Super Tacks family has always put a major focus on boosting shot power and optimizing control, and now, with this latest edition to the AS line, CCM has maintained its pursuit in bringing you one of the currently strongest—literally—hockey sticks on the market today.

Leave it to Bauer to absolutely revolutionize the hockey experience. They started the slingshot style with the Nexus ADV and now return with a refined version of their prodigious SLINGTECH design.

The True Catalyst 9X is True’s lightest stick to date. Taking some components from the Project X stick launch while adding some new blade technologies, the Catalyst 9X is 40 grams lighter than the 2019 XC9.

The Bauer HyperLite helmet will keep you feeling light, fast, and strong from the beginning of the game to the final buzzer. This revolutionary hockey helmet is incredibly lightweight and is highly customizable with both length AND width adjustment options.

I was fortunate enough to try it out and I couldn’t get over the response and pop I could feel right away. If you’ve been a low-kick point lover this stick checks all the boxes, and if you aren’t, I challenge you to give it a try.

With a unique approach for your skating stride and packed with a ton of new features, there’s about a billion reasons to like what the Hyperlite skate has to offer. The Hyperlite will impress whether you’re a high-level player or simply looking to treat yourself after a long winter of being stuck on the couch waiting to get back on the ice.

The new Bauer Supreme UltraSonic collection has been designed and engineered for the elite player who wants full coverage protection to be confident playing in traffic, without compromising the ability to move freely.

New for this season in the Jetspeed lineup is the FT4 Pro skate. The newest rendition of CCM's popular skate model has some legacy features matched up with several new additions. 

The Jetspeed protective series of equipment has been one of the best fitting and lightweight gear on the market, but they’ve taken lightweight another step further with the FT4 Pro line. 

This cutting edge hockey helmet is the first to feature a 3D printed interior. Crafted with NEST Tech lattice, the Super Tacks X increases breathability, offers premium comfort, and elite protection.

The Project X stick is a limited edition release from True. It joins an exclusive club of limited edition high-end sticks with new tech that gives it unreal feel and balance. Coming in at only 355 grams for a 60” length stick, the Project X kicks off the 2021 launch season with a bang. 

The all new TRUE A series sticks are now available at The Hockey Shop. Check out the new line of True sticks, including the AX9 and AX7 stick. With a lightning quick release, optimal balance and unmatched strength, this True hockey stick will let you light it up from anywhere on the ice.

The JetSpeed FT3 Pro is the quickest, most durable CCM stick yet. This stick features technologies that will turn any shot in the offensive zone into a Grade-A scoring opportunity.