Bauer Supreme S27 Intermediate Goalie Stick
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The Bauer Supreme S27 Intermediate goal stick introduces a lightweight composite option at an entry-level price to best suit the recreational goaltender.
A composite-wrapped paddle on the Bauer Supreme S27 Intermediate allows the stick to be lightweight and durable. A composite paddle, paired with Ergo paddle geometry, creates a well-balanced stick, having it feel lighter in your hand. Ergo paddle geometry refers to the way the paddle is designed; a slight concave on the front of that paddle allows for a reduction in pucks skipping over, as well as making the stick easier to bring tight to the body when making saves in close.
A full carbon wrap is used throughout the shaft of the Bauer S27 Intermediate. The use of a carbon-wrapped shaft reduces weight and adds to the durability of the shaft.
When talking sticks, foam cores often come into the conversation as having a superior feel of the puck. For enhanced feel, the Bauer Supreme S27 stick uses a low-density foam blade, for added feel and durability.
For the recreational goalie, or somebody looking to try a composite for the first time, the Supreme S27 Intermediate is sure to impress anybody looking for a lightweight stick at an entry-level price.
Goalie Stick Sizing Information
Unlike other pieces of gear, Goalie Sticks are sized mostly to the goaltender’s preference and playing style rather than their height. The most important measurement, when purchasing a new goal stick, is the paddle height (the wide portion of the stick), which is usually taken from the heel of the stick to the shaft/paddle interface. The reason for the paddle height’s significance is because it sets up the goaltender’s depth in the ready stance and (if properly sized) positions the blocker in an optimal position.
Sizing Your Goalie Stick
To start analyzing the size of your goalie stick, put on your goalie skates to get an accurate height of where you will be in your stance. If you’re looking to be even more accurate, strap on your goalie pads and blocker as well. Once that is done, get comfortable in your natural stance (the one you’d be in during a majority of gameplay) and look for the following:
1. The entire blade of the stick is flush with the ground while being 1’ - 2’ in front of your feet
2. After getting your stick into the flush position, check that the inside edge of the blocker hand sits on the outside edge of the goal pad (this is while holding just above the paddle).
Goalie Stick Sizing Considerations
Goalie Stick sizing can be very subjective compared to other pieces of equipment. The reason for this is the ambiguity of each goaltenders ‘natural stance’, especially with younger goaltenders. It is rather common for children to use taller sticks in comparison to their height, as their stance depth isn’t usually as aggressive as a seasoned goalie.
The shaft length of a goalie stick is usually best left at its stock length, as it serves to counteract the weight of the blade and ideally place the center of gravity at the top of the paddle. The one exception to this rule is for advanced puck handlers, cutting the shaft will allow more power transfer when shooting as a result of being able to keep the blade flush to the ice while near the goaltender’s feet.
