Warrior Ritual V1 Pro SE Intermediate Goalie Stick
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The Ritual V1 Pro SE from Warrior is a composite goalie stick that succeeds, and exceeds the previous CR1 line. The V1 Pro SE is a Q4 launch that adds to the Ritual lineup of stick with some unique colorways.
Shaft Construction
The shaft construction of the V1 Pro SE has quite a few advantages that work in its favour. One of the most prominent is the VibexLite technology, which dampens vibrations from direct shots to a point that most composite sticks struggle to get to. The HiFused Construction also helps with the balance of the stick overall to ensure that the stick is not heel heavy. Finally an Impact Fiber layer has been added to help with durability from direct shots when you can’t get the blocker in front in time.
Paddle Construction
The paddle on the Warrior Ritual V1 Pro SE uses a few technologies to take it above and beyond the rest. The TwinSpar paddle construction gives the stick solid pop for a better shot, and the Minimus Carbon 1000 ensures a durable and light platform for excellent feel during play.
Blade Construction/Stiffness
The stiff blade of the V1 Pro SE is made with the same Minimus Carbon 1000 that the rest of the stick is. The consistency of having the same material top to bottom on the stick limits potential weak points, as well as providing a stiff solid surface that will deflect pucks with power to the corners.
Graphics
The V1 Pro SE intermediate goalie stick is available in 3 different colourways, Black/Silver/Gold, Black/Silver/Green, and White/Silver/Black.
Grip
The SlideGrip on the V1 Pro SE is one of the best features for goalies that like to poke check. With a matte finish shaft, as well as a ridged side, the stick is extremely free to slide in the palm of your blocker. The bright section at the top of the paddle is a raised tacky grip zone that allows you to have a solid amount of control during regular play.
Blade Patterns, Paddle Lengths, Stick Lengths, Weight, Level of Play
The V1 Pro SE intermediate goalie stick is available in 23.5” with Quick (mid), Bishop (twist) and Mrazek (wedge) available for regular handed goalies.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Category | Elite |
| Shaft Construction | Minimus Carbon 1000 |
| Paddle Construction | Minimus Carbon 1000 |
| Blade Construction | Minimus Carbon 1000 |
| Length | 23.5” |
| Other Features | SlideGrip, Impact Fiber Layer, TwinSpar, HiFused Construction, VibexLite |
| Warranty | 30 Days |
| Customizable | Yes |
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.
