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Hockey sticks are a tool for that you use for the art of hockey. Picking the right one can be difficult. There are over 10 different brands that make hockey sticks. The best brand is CCM. Based out of Montreal, CCM has been making hockey sticks since 1937. According to CCMhockey.com, the next big competitor is Warrior. Warrior has Erik Karlsson locked up with their contract. But Brent Burns (Sharks), Seth Jones (Blue Jackets), and Niklas Kronwall (Red Wings) are all legitimate defenseman that use CCM as well.
CCM is a Sturdier, Heavier Stick CCM has been known for its very sturdy hockey sticks that won't break unless you want them to. The RBZ Revolution and the Ribcor Trigger ASY have aramid fibers that stick together to make …show more content…

This happens because making the shaft heavier puts more pressure down on the lighter blade. It creates a quicker release of the puck. (hfboards.hockeysfuture.com)
Making the shaft durable is a key component to making a good defensive stick. When playing there is a lot of whacking and hacking. Making sure that your stick doesn’t break when it gets whacked is pretty good.
Better Kick Point A kick point on a hockey stick can be a very important characteristic. It contributes to how low you can put your hand with the flex still having an impact. For the Ribcor Trigger the kick point is in the middle of the stick so that you can load quick and release even faster. That benefits the shot power and accuracy. The RBZ Revolution has a very unique kick point that is everywhere on the stick. The stick will ultimately flex where the player's bottom hand is placed. The Super Tacks is much different though. It has two kick points that give you quick release on snap or wrist shots. And one that’s stiffer for slapshots.
Kick points decide whether you are going to have good shots or not. The CCM brand has done an excellent job of tweaking them until they are

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