Warrior Covert QR5 Team Senior Hockey Stick
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Intro & New Features
New to Warrior’s 2022 lineup is the Covert QR5 Team hockey stick, which offers optimal durability and performance at a more affordable price point. The stick features many new and returning technologies, including a QREdge taper, Minimus Carbon UD, and RLC 133.
Stick Flex Profile
The Covert line is classified as a low to ultra-low kick point hockey stick, amplified by the QREdge taper near the hosel. The hexagonal shape is meant to enhance power and quick release, qualities that are essential to empower a low kick point. The hexagonal shape also includes more sides on the shaft, making that taper much more durable.
Shaft Construction & Stiffness
Warrior is well-known in the hockey and lacrosse worlds for constantly reworking their carbon construction and materials, and this stick’s shaft demonstrates their advancements in that area. Minimus Carbon UD is of Warrior’s own design and uses an incredibly light carbon fibre weave that was also found in the Alpha LX. The Revolutionary Lightweight Construction 188, or RLC 188, ensures the lightest carbon fibre and thermoplastic-toughened epoxy resin have been used in the sticks’ shaft to keep it light and ready to perform.
Blade Construction
The QR5 Team stick is equipped with Warrior’s FuelCore blade, which involves composite layering and lightweight polymer for a truly durable blade. The use of FuelCore also increases pop on the puck when shooting or picking up a pass.
Graphics
The QR5 Team stick takes a more retro approach in its design, opting for a white upper shaft coupled with a black lower shaft and blade. It also incorporates orange and blue accents, as well as the Covert, Warrior, and QR5 logos across the shaft.
Grip
Warrior implemented a soft tacky grip for a better and more solid hold on the stick. This is a popular grip style that will also help enhance your overall puck control.
Blade Patterns, Flex & Stick Length
110 Flex (W01, W02, W03, W05, W28, W88), L/R
100 Flex (W01, W02, W03, W05, W28, W88), L/R
85 Flex (W01, W02, W03, W05, W28, W88), L/R
W01
has more of a mid-heel curve compared to the W88, making it a bit better for taking shots. Like the W88, the [blade] is great in its versatility, and it excels in tight stickhandling in small spaces.W02
is a deep heel curve with a square toe. It’s great for big shots and one-timers, and its open configuration makes raising the puck easier.W03
is the best all-around blade pattern, with a mid-curve style. It is great at handling the puck in small spaces, including face-offs; however, this curve may suffer a little bit on the backhand.W05
is an open, medium-sized heel curve that specializes in quick release and accurate passes.W28
is a much more aggressive stick pattern, used often by elite players. This blade curve specializes in quick and accurate shots, but it can be a bit difficult to get used to since it is also very good at raising the puck.W88
is a relatively traditional curve. A popular choice in the past, it excels greatly in stickhandling, quick wrist shots, and snappy backhands.| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Category | Performance |
| Flex Point | Low Kick |
| Shaft Construction | RLC 133 QREdge Taper |
| Blade Construction | FuelCore |
| Material | Minimus Carbon UD |
| Grip | Tacky Soft Grip |
| Warranty | 30 Days |
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.
