TRUE A6.0 SBP Junior Hockey Stick (2018)
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Find the next level of your game with the Speed, Balance, and Power of a TRUE SBP stick. With improved swing weights and better balance, the 2018 A-Series of sticks is sure to win you over.
The shaft of the A6.0 features SmartPly technology, unidirectional layering process during construction of the stick that combines up to 25 layers of carbon in a single shaft. This process helps to create a blend of balance and weight and industry-leading strength.
Working in unison with this technology, a process known as Axenic Technology combines a compression molded shaft into a true one-piece construction. A process so revolutionary it earned a US patent. The walls of the shaft thin as they move toward the top while the blade laminates build thickness back up resulting in excellent balance with a minimal overlap of materials.
The blade of the True A6.0 SBP is also special, Braided Rib Plus technology replaces past Braided Rib technology and extends the braided structure into the heel of the blade. This allowed True to redistribute weight from the blade and into the shaft which created a shaft design that was capable of handling 20% harder impacts.
The sticks also incorporate SmartFlex Technology, this provides a medium kick point with an optimized stiffness profile that, when combined with the BRT blade technology, delivers power from any shooting position. The shaft of the stick becomes progressively stiffer towards the blade to hold the energy load and explode power and accuracy when it reaches the puck. With a matte grip finish and a double concave shaft shape, the A6.0 SBP sticks will quickly become your favorite.
Hockey Player Stick Sizing & Information Guide
Selecting the right stick for you.
When it comes to sizing a Hockey Stick, the length tends to be a preference. Sticks come in Senior, Intermediate, Junior and Youth lengths with corresponding flex options. You will need to consider your weight and height or the person you are buying for in order to choose the correct size. Intermediate, Junior, and Youth hockey sticks will have smaller shaft dimensions, making them easier for young players to hold and control.
A stick can always be cut down in length, and will usually be cut down for kids. However, selecting a hockey stock too long in length or the wrong flex can hinder performance. For kids, junior, intermediate and senior all come in roughly standards length. In some cases, each Junior flex will be a different length of stick. Look at each and compare the height of the player you are buying for.
Flex can be tricky to pick as every hockey player is different and has their own preference. You can think of flex numbers as pounds of force. Having too stiff or too whippy a stick can hinder performance in their own ways.
Personalizing your stick length.
As mentioned before, length is very much personal preference. To determine a benchmark height, stand with your shoes off and the stick against your body with the toe on the ground. As a general rule of thumb we recommend sticks to come up to between your mouth and nose. For kids, or players who are still growing, the maximum height we recommend is eye level.
Mark the shaft of the stick where the height is desired and cut it down to length. Make sure to re-insert the plug from the top to prevent an open composite end at the top of your stick.
When cutting a stick down, keep in mind that the shorter you cut a stick, the stiffer it becomes. As a general rule, a stick increases 3% in stiffness for every inch cut off. If you are unsure how much you want to cut off, take the least amount first so that you can always cut more if necessary. Cutting the stick multiple times will not affect the sticks construction.
Information to Consider
Flex Options
Players want to be able to fully flex the stick. If a stick is too soft, the resulting shot will be inaccurate and weak. If a stick is too stiff, there will be no power behind the shot. Think of the flex number as pounds of force. This is the number of pounds that need to be put into the stick to fully flex it.
Curve Options
In most cases, sticks are offered in multiple blade curve pattern options. Please refer to our blade pattern charts for more information regarding the patterns available.
Kick Point Options
A Mid-kick stick will have a stiffer taper so that it flexes more in the middle of the shaft. These sticks have a longer loading time but offer a more powerful shot, perfect for players taking a lot of slap shots.
A Low-kick stick will have a stiffer middle of the shaft and softer taper so that it flexes at the bottom of the shaft closer to the blade. These sticks will have a much quicker release perfect for quick snap shots and writs shots.
