TRUE XC9 ACF Gen 2 Intermediate Hockey Stick - 68 Flex
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The new TRUE XC9 ACF Intermediate Hockey Stick delivers some solid improvements from the previous model to go along with its beautiful clean graphics. The XC9 is the flagship Stick in the TRUE’s line-up and has more technology built into it than any other stick they’ve built to date.
The blade of the XC9 features XCORE Gen 2 and BRT+ Technology. XCORE is a compressed urethane and is designed to provide more spin on contact with the puck. This is one of the main features that differentiates itself from their A-series sticks. The blade also has a 3 times larger sweet spot created by the new insert, which dampens the initial puck impact for better puck feel without hampering accuracy. When stick-handling and receiving hard passes you really notice these dampening qualities XCORE provides.
TRUE’s SmartFlex custom kick point adjusts to whatever type of shot is thrown at it making it forgiving and adding power whether you leaning into slapshots or if you're looking to get a snapshot off quickly. They’ve modified their Mid Kick flex profile (flex point below bottom hand with stiffer bottom third of shaft) to provide clean puck flight and shot accuracy. The new XC9 Hockey stick is approx. 10-15 grams lighter with a specific focus on the weight reduction to improve balance point and swing weight. You can feel this right away when you grab it off the shelf.
Axenic technology is continued in this years version of the XC9 Stick. Axenic is a patented manufacturing process to eliminate thick or thin spots within a composite shaft. SmartPly is also incorporated in the stick, and is a process that optimizes up to 25 layers of unidirectional carbon fiber in each shaft. Both of these technologies provide big deal for consistency from stick to stick in the manufacturing process.
The XC9 graphics are instantly recognizable and stays close to its roots with their classic TRUE blue, white and black colorway. You recognize it right away when you see it on TV. With big name NHL endorsees like Mitch Marner and Ryan Johansen already using the XC9 for a while now, we’re seeing more and more TRUE sticks all the time.
The new TRUE XC9 ACF Grip Hockey Stick will impress first-timers and the TRUE loyalists.
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.
