Warrior saved its biggest drop for the end of last season: a new generation of Covert sticks, built for the 2026 season. At the top of that line sits the Covert QR7 Pro hockey stick, and we’re going to break down exactly what makes this stick worth a look. At the end, we’ll also go over the kinds of players this stick is built for, and whether it’s the right one for you.

Graphics and Grip

I cannot decide what colour this stick is.

Like the QR6, the QR7 Pro has a black base, though it adds more contrasting white along the underside. This creates a pretty cool-looking “negative” effect with the text running along all sides, appearing in both white and black.

Those colours are easy to understand—it’s the way the stick shines that almost feels like it’s playing tricks on you. A lot of high-end sticks today include some iridescent effect, but this one might be one of the most subtle ones I’ve seen. When the light doesn’t quite hit, the entire stick looks pretty white, grey, and black. However, when the light does hit just right, that grey strip shifts through a rainbow spectrum. It’s a very appealing aesthetic for players who want something a bit more low-profile.

The grip combines two raised patterns, the first being a dotted raised pattern (“pigskin grip”) along the white graphics, and the second being a very light ribbing texture along the darker graphics. The variation makes it easier to adjust your grip mid-play while still having a solid hold on the stick.

Low Kick Point

Covert is Warrior’s low to ultra-low kick point stick family, which means the stick flexes closer to the hosel than most other sticks. This design is tailored for players who like to release the puck quickly and efficiently, play close to the goalie, and make quick moves in a pinch. The lower flex point means that power and force require less travel time to reach the puck, resulting in that quick release. Because the bend happens lower, you also have more leverage when flexing the stick, meaning that low kick points tend to be a bit easier to load.

In-House Tech

If you are familiar with Warrior hockey sticks, you’ll know that a majority of the construction and technology they use was developed in-house. That means that rather than relying on outside designs and technology, Warrior builds its own identity into each stick, from the blade core to the taper to the shaft geometry.

This approach makes it easier for Warrior to update their classic technology incrementally, so it can keep its traditional feel while still keeping up with the modern hockey game.

Key tech:

• QR Edge taper

• O.G. shaft shape

• T. 122 construction

• Minimus Carbon UD

• Fuelcore

• Max blade variation

Shaft and Geometry

Warrior’s QR Edge taper is the angular, hexagonal shape of the hosel and lower shaft. It’s built to power up the energy load on your shot while adding stability when puckhandling. And since it sits well below where your hands go, you won’t notice the shape change at all.

What you will feel is the O.G. shaft shape. If that sounds like the slang OG, as in, “original,” then you’d be completely right—Warrior built the QR7 Pro with a traditional shape. That means the sides are flat and the corners rounded. Nothing fancy here, just a tried-and-true shape to help keep you locked in on your game.

The QR7 Pro is built with Warrior’s T.122 construction process and Minimus Carbon UD material, a combo that balances the stick, adds durability, and keeps the weight down. “UD” refers to unidirectional carbon fibre, which is their strongest and lightest carbon fibre to date.

Blade

Inside the blade is Warrior’s Fuelcore tech, a lightweight polymer core designed to make the stick feel as connected as possible to your hands and the puck. This core is also very snappy, which is great on a low kick where a lot of the work in the shot is done near the bottom of the stick.

Coupled with the QR Edge taper, which channels energy through the lower shaft, that snap from Fuelcore can be delivered with even more stability and a quicker release. Of course, their Minimus Carbon UD covers the outer layer of the blade as well for even better responsiveness.

The QR7 Pro also comes in a max blade variation (M03), which reaches very close to the maximum blade length allowed in most leagues (3 inches). The blade curve itself is equivalent to the classic W03 (P29 / P92 / TC2 or T92) blade pattern, so you won’t have to worry about getting used to a new curve. This max blade is tailored to increase puck handling, strengthen your power in board battles or at the faceoff, and enhance overall control when passing or catching the puck.

Final Thoughts - Is This Stick the Right One for You?

If you’re a fan of low kick point sticks, then this is definitely one to consider. Low kick points are favoured by players who like to get up close and personal to the goalie or while deking defensemen, and anyone who wants to get their shot off as quickly as possible. This can be ideal if your playstyle requires shooting before the goalie can get properly into position. Warrior’s Covert series is also considered low to ultra low, which means these qualities were given even greater emphasis during the design phase.

We talked a bit about how a lot of the tech in Warrior sticks are developed in-house, but maybe not what that means exactly for hockey players. Warrior updates a lot of their tech incrementally while keeping a very classic feel, which means this stick is great for players who want high-level tech but also want something that feels more traditional in your hands. We all know how superstitious hockey players can be, and really, why change what’s been working?

Building on that, the QR7 Pro is a great introduction to elite-level, low kick sticks. If you’ve been wanting to try a flagship stick or something a bit more pro-level, but haven’t wanted to push too many boundaries in geometry and technology, then this stick is a great option. The QR7 Pro stick at The Hockey Shop also comes with a 60-day warranty, so a whole month longer than most hockey sticks if it ends up breaking a bit early on you.

If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to step into an elite stick, the QR7 Pro might just be well worth a look.

Be sure to check out Tape Guy Luke's quick review on the QR7 Pro stick!