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Easton Stealth RS Hockey Stick 2011 - 2012 |
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| SR Class: | Pro |
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| Street Price: | $249.99 |
| Weight: | 436 grams |
| Balance (blade | shaft): | 56% | 44% |
| Wrist Shot | 43.1 mph |
| Slap Shot | 51.1 mph |
Top Pros | |
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| Mike Cammalleri | Flames |
| David Krejci | Bruins |
| Devin Setoguchi | Wild |
The Easton Stealth RS is the newest top-line offering of the Stealth Series, replacing the S19 and the S17 before. The stick was released in the spring of 2011, and has quickly gained popularity in the NHL.
The look is new, with a matte black base and black graphics with yellow highlights. The dark design is totally original and a bold departure from typical shiny, reflective sticks of late. To me the dark matte finish and angular graphics remind me of the U.S. F-117 Nighthawk stealth fighter jet (a design inspiration for Easton?).
In addition to new looks, the RS offers several refinements based on legacy Easton technology, guided by feedback from professional players. Shaft construction is the familiar thin carbon layer Kevlar wrap compression molded design, but the shaft profile has changed, offering a more traditional square shaft with slightly rounded edges. The shaft is also slightly thinner measured at mid shaft compared to the S19 - 19.2 x 29.8 mm for the RS vs. 19.9 x 31.0 mm for the S19. The legacy Stealth Eliptical Profile is featured in the RS, but is less pronounced compared to older models. Blade design is based on the Multi-Rib construction technology and is finished with a fine matte surface.
Testing the RS reveals identical balance compared to the S19 with 56% of its weight above the mid shaft and 44% below. The weight of the RS measures 20 grams (~4%) lighter compared to the S19. Stick handling with the RS offered excellent feel with a responsive, symmetric shaft and a responsive stiff blade with precise puck vibratory sense. I did notice the thinner feel of the shaft, but it seemed comfortable and easy to control. Shooting the RS offered a slightly softer feel compared to the S19 and the SE16, with a slightly larger flex zone. This softer feel was not overdone, and the shaft retained a responsive, quick feel and blended well with a stiff, light feeling blade. Consistent with the softer shaft flex, wrist shot testing velocity was exceptional, recording the second highest results of any stick I've tested. Slap shot velocity was also excellent, and comparable to other pro level sticks.
Bottom Line: The new Easton Stealth RS is exceptional new hockey stick with a bold look and a new refined feel compared to its slightly quirky elders of the Stealth series -- a stealth new weapon with some of the soul of it's Synergy siblings. Awesome! 97 points.
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From: Vancouver, BC |
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| People often complain about this stick breaking but so far I have had this stick for about 3 months and its holding up perfectly fine .... The stick is extremely light and the weight is balanced perfectly for optimized stick handling. As you probably know the stick looks amazingly gorgeous with the yellow accents on the black stealthy look. If you play at a high level of hockey and you want to capitalize on your scoring chances this is the stick to get . Hands down.. Also if you are considering this stick or the APX .. get the RS its much more durable. All 16 of my friends that have owned an APX have already broke them and all of my friends that have RS's still have them. | |
| Best For: Center Wing Defense |
Postion: Center Wing Defense |
| Advantages: Accuracy Durability Grip / Control Lightweight Power Quickness Responsiveness Touch / Feel |
Level of Play: JR (midget, jr, jv, hs) College Semipro Pro |
| Disadvantages: Expensive |
Recommend to a Friend: Yes |
| Component | Technology | Goal of Technology |
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| Blade | Multi-Rib blade construction | Rigidity / Accuracy |
| Matte finish textured blade | Control | |
| Matte blade finish | Control Puck Hiding / Non-Reflective |
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| Shaft | Kevlar wrapped compression molded shaft | Lightweight / Strength Lightweight / Performance |
| Elliptical profile Taper | Rigidity / Power | |
| Low kick point | Performance Loading / Release |
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| Easton Stealth RS Stick Specs | ||
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| Length | 66.4" (169 cm) | |
| Mid Shaft Dimension | 29.75mm (height) x 19.24mm (width) | |
| End Shaft Dimension | 29.88mm (height) x 19.61mm (width) | |
| Weight | 436 grams | |
| Weight Distribution (Balance) | 56% blade | 44% Shaft | |
| Shot Velocity Testing | ||
| Wrist Shot Velocity | 43.1 mph | |
| Slap Shot Velocity | 51.1 mph | |
| Player | NHL Team |
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| Mike Cammalleri | Flames |
| David Krejci | Bruins |
| Devin Setoguchi | Wild |
| Ryan Getzlaf | Ducks |
| Dany Heatley | Wild |
| Jarome Ignila | Flames |
| Taylor Hall | Oilers |
| Natalie Darwitz | U.S. Women's National Team |
| Zach Parise | Devils |
