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Rock Force
06-20-2005, 11:18 AM
READ THIS BEFORE YOU JUDGE THE ARROW! PLEASE!!!
Here's my story. I play defense. My old stick is an STX AL6000 (HEAVY!!!) with a dyed G-Force. I liked it, but I'm getting ready to play high-school so I decided to get a lighter stick. I went to Tex Lax and looked at all the D Shafts they had. I asked the guy that was working there what he recommended for a Defenseman who wants a light shaft. He told me that I should go with the Brine Ignite Supra or the Warrior Kryptolyte. I liked the look of the Ignite better, and it was lighter and came with a warranty, so I chose it. Since I wanted to keep my old stick in one piece, I decided to get a new head also.
I looked on the shelf and saw the arrow. I had seen it in a magazine and I liked the looks of it. (Yea, I LIKED how it looked.) Since I had no idea how I would go about stringing this beast, I had them string it for me in my school colors. They told me it would be ready in a few days.
When I got home, I decided to read some reviews of the Arrow just to see what people thought of it. After reading the main 3 page thread that said nothing but bad things about it, I started to get worried that I had just spent $75 on a head that sucks. Needless to say, I wasn't too happy. I thought about calling Tex Lax and having them swap out the Arrow for a Torque or something, but I decided to let it be and see how things turned out.
I picked it up a few days later and it looked AWESOME! It has grey monster mesh with maroon sidewall string and white shooters. All my worries went away when I say it. I checked its stiffness and it wasn't the best, but it is VERY flexible. I think that this will actually prevent it from breaking later on. Even though it looked cool, I still needed to see how it performed.
As soon as i got home it stuck it on my new Ignite and the colors looked great. The maroon on the shaft matched the maroon on the head, as well as the silver. It was incredibly light. I held my old stick in one hand and my new one in the other and the weight difference was unbeleivable. The Ignite was so much easier to handle after working with the AL6000 for a while.
The first thing that I'll comment on is the scoop. I heard a lot of people saying how it would make ground balls harder, but it really doesn't. There aren't many times when I've picked up a ground ball at the corner of my scoop with a normal head, so it wasn't much of a problem with me. After a few minutes with this head I was picking up every ground ball dead-center in the scoop, both running and stationary pick-ups. After the ball goes into the top of the stick it rolls down perfectly. Once you get used to it, the scoop is great.
Moving on, the next thing I wanted to figure out was the wings. Just like STX said, it does stretch the mesh at the top creating a deep pocket at the bottom. It has a great pocket. I threw against a wall and after spending a little time with it, I was cathing every single ball with this stick. You have to adjust a little bit from a normal stick as to where you catch it, but once you find the "Sweet Spot", catching is a breeze. The ball hits at the strecthed part of the mesh and falls right down into the pocket. It's actually pretty effective. So no, people, the wings aren't just to make the it NCAA legal 6.5". Oh yea, this stick has very little to no whip the way I had it strung, just the way I like it.
I had a game in my local summer league, and I knew that this would really be the time that I would see how good this stick really is. After I started playing with this thing, I couldn't put it down. The wide area is great for catching, and the pinch at the bottom makes for great handling. While you're playing D, people tend to hack at your stick a lot. When people did this to me , I never lost the ball. The pinch is just right and cradling with it is very easy. The pinch keeps the ball in pretty well while you're getting hit. As for ground balls in the game, they were easier than I expected them to be. I got them all right down the center and every single one of them plopped right down into the pocket. Clearing with this stick was also easy. I loved it.
The thing that really bothered me about the Arrow was not on its performance, but how people judged it to be terrible before many of them even saw it in real life, much less played with it. This stick is great, and people need to stop bashing it. I'd recommend anyone who has said bad things about it to go play a game with one and see how your opinion changes afterwards. I love this stick and it will definently be replacing my G-Force.
I hope this review changed some of your opinions.
Rock Force
Lax101
06-20-2005, 11:24 AM
Good review. Nice to see you here on TLF.
roycegracie47
06-20-2005, 11:25 AM
glad to see an actual review of the stick by someone who has used it.
Rock Force
06-20-2005, 11:29 AM
glad to see an actual review of the stick by someone who has used it.
Yeah. When I saw that this stick actually wasn't bad I had to post the review for all the people that had bashed it to see.
FeelTheRain
06-20-2005, 11:34 AM
BRAVO! I think he is the first good new member(as much as i can tell)we've seen in a while.also,ive been itching to try this out, maybe now i finally will, or at least when they re-release it.
Brady
06-20-2005, 11:42 AM
Pictures of your setup?
Rock Force
06-20-2005, 11:44 AM
Pictures of your setup?
I will as soon as I find my camera.
Attack027
06-20-2005, 11:45 AM
Rock force, did you play in the Jr. Jam down in houston
Edit: i played a plano team. it was the best team we have ever played.we came back form behind to win 4-3. I played on the woodlands team
Rock Force
06-20-2005, 11:50 AM
No, I didn't. I'm actually just getting into high school. The thing about Plano is that there aren't many lacrosse players here. This creates a good opportunity for younger plaers, though. They let you play JV or Varsity in 9th grade. Not many 9th graders play Varsity, but they will definently cosider you for it if you're good enough. Otherwise they'll stick you on JV. I'm hoping that with the conditioning program I'm doing that I'll be able to make Varsity this fall. Where is the Woodlands team based?
roycegracie47
06-20-2005, 11:52 AM
I found it interesting you did this as a d-stick, especially as this head seems aimed towards more offensive purposes. Just goes to show any one can make any head/shaft combo work for them as long as they put the effort into it.
Attack027
06-20-2005, 11:53 AM
It a Sub-urb of houston. The Jr. Jam was for 7th and 8th grade teams. there is a Junior high woodlands team and then there is the woodlands high school team. I think the team we played was Plano Red
Edit: I never did say anything about the review so i thin kit was good reveiw and welcome to the forums
Rock Force
06-20-2005, 12:14 PM
I think the team we played was Plano Red.
Did they have red shorts with hawaiian flowers? If they did, that's them. They're our best Jr. team. I played on the next one down. We had 4 teams.
Rock Force
06-20-2005, 12:22 PM
Here's some pics of my setup. Enjoy!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/ReAnImAtIoNfAn/DCP_1738.jpg
Front
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/ReAnImAtIoNfAn/DCP_1735.jpg
Back
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/ReAnImAtIoNfAn/DCP_1734.jpg
My Arrow & My Old G-Force
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/ReAnImAtIoNfAn/DCP_1731.jpg
Pocket & Sidewall
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/ReAnImAtIoNfAn/DCP_1730.jpg
Closer view of head
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/ReAnImAtIoNfAn/DCP_1732.jpg
"Inside" the head
Pics don't do this stick justice.
roycegracie47
06-20-2005, 12:27 PM
Good pics, I'm glad you've enjoyed this head so much considering how much negative press this head has recieved.
Orange
06-20-2005, 12:28 PM
The sidewall design is pretty cool I'll give it that...
roycegracie47
06-20-2005, 12:29 PM
The sidewall design is pretty cool I'll give it that...
When I first saw the sidewall design the first thought in my head was how much it reminded me of the Warrior Diablo.
gfgoalie28
06-20-2005, 12:34 PM
there's a hole where the ballstop should be?
Rock Force
06-20-2005, 12:36 PM
there's a hole where the ballstop should be?
Yeah. I didn't have an extra and I forgot to get one. If you look under any ballstop there's probably a hole. The G-Force has the G-force logo hole thing under the ballstop. The only thing i noticed when not using a ballstop is that the ball sometimes bounces a little in your stick.
Brady
06-20-2005, 12:45 PM
Looks like a nice stick. I'd be curious to see how it throws/holds (I know that you talked about how it does for you, just curious for myself).
schratxs20
06-20-2005, 12:49 PM
ncie review...but why would they make a whole there .....ballstops can rip right through that andd stuff can get in there lol
Rock Force
06-20-2005, 01:42 PM
I've never had a hole form in the ballstop there.
lovinlax77
06-20-2005, 05:14 PM
do those rubber grippies on the g-force come off, i cant see them on ur hed in the pic?
keenan
06-20-2005, 05:18 PM
dude they dont form there
almost every single head has some sort of logo or soemthing carved in right there
LCNlaxman
06-20-2005, 05:20 PM
Lovinlax, it's probably a 1st generation, the one WITHOUT rubber.
This review actually made me unable to wait to check this head out for myself!
D Bay
06-20-2005, 05:29 PM
i used one at my lax store and it really is a great head. my only complaint is that it bends a ton and weems a little flimsy, but it is amazing ball control-accuracy-shot speed-wise.i think it's an awesome head and i want one. this goes to show, it's not a good idea to judge a book by it's cover.
laxman 2405, i'm not a good new member?? lol
LCNlaxman
06-20-2005, 05:33 PM
laxman 2405, i'm not a good new member?? lol
I didn't see YOU put out an extensive review :naughty:
Although true, i don't mean to make you feel like a bad poster. You do contribute, and contribute quite well, and that's awesome.
Rock Force
06-20-2005, 05:42 PM
dude they dont form there
almost every single head has some sort of logo or soemthing carved in right there
I meant the little foam thing that you stick over that hole so the ball doesn't bounce as much. I was saying that I've never had one of those tear like he said could happen. Not an actual hole forming in the bottom of the head. My mistake.
Attack027
06-20-2005, 06:32 PM
Did they have red shorts with hawaiian flowers? If they did, that's them. They're our best Jr. team. I played on the next one down. We had 4 teams.
Ya they had the hawaiian flowers. They were incredible. They scored 2 points in like 1 minute. then another later. but my team plays better second half and came back to beat them 4-3. I think we might of played Plano white also.
Rock Force
06-22-2005, 10:21 AM
i used one at my lax store and it really is a great head. my only complaint is that it bends a ton and weems a little flimsy, but it is amazing ball control-accuracy-shot speed-wise.i think it's an awesome head and i want one. this goes to show, it's not a good idea to judge a book by it's cover.
laxman 2405, i'm not a good new member?? lol
I think that the fact that it bends alot is good. It gives alot when it gets hit so it won't just snap.
Snake~eyes
06-22-2005, 12:35 PM
Your head needs a ballstop, otherwise it is illegal and will have to be removed from the game.
Garor
06-22-2005, 12:53 PM
The hole could be there to decrease weight and add strength. The Gait Senteniel Goalie head has holes within the sidewall design to decrease weight and add strength.
Rock Force
06-22-2005, 02:38 PM
Your head needs a ballstop, otherwise it is illegal and will have to be removed from the game.
I just took one off one of my old sticks and put it on.
BioPro29
06-24-2005, 01:27 PM
You do contribute, and contribute quite well, and that's awesome.
so sincere
rockforce i know i bashed the arrow but ur review makes it look sick thanx.... i actually bought it after reading ur review :worship: :worship: :worship: :worship:
UNCdefense
07-14-2005, 08:50 PM
haha.lol...well thats an awkward twist in thing
NuKoN
07-15-2005, 03:00 PM
I think that the fact that it bends alot is good. It gives alot when it gets hit so it won't just snap.
I'm not saying your wrong, BUT
I play defense/ LSM and I really prefer a stiffer head for D, so when I check the guy the head doesn't just bend and lose all force.
freestylewalkin
07-15-2005, 03:37 PM
i think ur the only one who actually bought an aroow used it and gave it a chance and for that i compliment you
westcoastlaxr4
07-23-2005, 01:54 AM
RockForce, I used to agree with you about the head bending when you hit someone, but once you get into high school you throw harder poke checks against people who hold the ball better, and with a stiffer head they will feel more of your check. I have an answer on my longpole right now, but I ordered a bionic because I want a stiffer head. The funny thing is, I used to use a G-force too.
laxattack8888
07-23-2005, 02:19 PM
Rockforce, are you plano west or east? We may play you. I am happy you like the arrow, and surprisingly every time I see it, I like it more and more. I am a fan of unique heads as long as they're durable and work.
LaxLover546
08-22-2005, 06:59 PM
way to go! kick ***!
ghs/wylax
08-23-2005, 02:33 PM
thanks i want one now.
EndlesFimbulvet
08-23-2005, 04:32 PM
I have an Eclipse, X2, AV8, and neither one has a hole where the ballstop should be.
slinkyspine
08-23-2005, 04:38 PM
why do u need a ballstop you dont in box
EndlesFimbulvet
08-23-2005, 04:45 PM
Because if you catch a hard pass the throat might break. Think of it as a 2 dollar insuranse policy. Kinda. No, nevermind. Just put one on.
Avs1103
09-26-2005, 07:35 PM
this has almost conviced me to get this for my pole...still wanna compare it to the new proton though
goalieskcickay
09-26-2005, 08:05 PM
way to go! kick ***!
Lol Great post. :chuckle:
Almost as good as this one.
destructivelax
09-26-2005, 08:23 PM
dam i want to try an arrow. i can't find it anywhere tho...
exile lacrosse
09-26-2005, 08:25 PM
great job going out on a limb and buying this thing, and im glad you like it and everything, BUT like it has been stated, i would just like to re iterate the fact that when you get into highschool lax you will see the competitions skills go up, making it harder for a d to dislodge the ball. a stick that bends a lot doesnt make your job any easier, and in my experiance can fold up on ground balls. just my 2 cents.
RockStar
09-26-2005, 08:45 PM
why do u need a ballstop you dont in box
How can you say that?
What you do in box, because there's no real throat-width rule, is you put a super-thick ball stop over the bottom of the throat and up both sides.
Do this right, and your opponent will have to slash the stick out of your hands to knock the ball loose on a vertical cradle.
laxgoalieking
09-26-2005, 08:48 PM
How can you say that?
What you do in box, because there's no real throat-width rule, is you put a super-thick ball stop over the bottom of the throat and up both sides.
Do this right, and your opponent will have to slash the stick out of your hands to knock the ball loose on a vertical cradle.
thats what i do too all of my short sticks, and i do it for a couple friends too.
great review,Now i want an arrow.
lilloaf1990
09-26-2005, 09:16 PM
all i know is that im going to check this head out in stores to see how sweet it is.
ColtsLax
09-26-2005, 10:02 PM
i was looking at this at premier lacrosse in Aston PA on sunday. I cant imagine it on a d pole. the thing had a ton of flex, and if youy play good D and throw a Poke it will bend, they had it on a short stick and i was poke checking a bag.
Whoever said that they are going to get a Bionic, dont. I had a 1st gen one and loved it, it broke so i got a new one, not realizing that STX changed it. Its wider, and flexyer. get a triton or a X2. even my razer is bending.
exile lacrosse
09-27-2005, 05:04 AM
i was looking at this at premier lacrosse in Aston PA on sunday. I cant imagine it on a d pole. the thing had a ton of flex, and if youy play good D and throw a Poke it will bend, they had it on a short stick and i was poke checking a bag.
Whoever said that they are going to get a Bionic, dont. I had a 1st gen one and loved it, it broke so i got a new one, not realizing that STX changed it. Its wider, and flexyer. get a triton or a X2. even my razer is bending.
no dot go triton, those start getting bedny after awhile, esp the scoop making gb's a pain. revo pro all the way.
ColtsLax
09-27-2005, 08:22 AM
no dot go triton, those start getting bedny after awhile, esp the scoop making gb's a pain. revo pro all the way.
its probally better to get a plain Revo, stiffer, wider, better head for D
stinisonfire
09-27-2005, 09:04 AM
i was looking at this at premier lacrosse in Aston PA on sunday. I cant imagine it on a d pole. the thing had a ton of flex, and if youy play good D and throw a Poke it will bend, they had it on a short stick and i was poke checking a bag.
I agree with that. While I'm not trashing the arrow, just watch if it starts to warp from throwing checks in the heat. It came with a warranty, right?
b-boy_laxman
09-27-2005, 03:03 PM
. I went to Tex Lax and looked at all the D Shafts they had.
Rock Force
does texlax have a site???? :thinking:
Fatboy
09-27-2005, 03:24 PM
Is it me or did the 06' arrows sidewall change?
ColtsLax
09-27-2005, 03:26 PM
does texlax have a site???? :thinking:
they went out of buisness i think
Avs1103
09-27-2005, 05:40 PM
yea it did just alittle though...http://laxshopper.com/equipment/news/2006/STX_Arrow.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v223/ReAnImAtIoNfAn/DCP_1731.jpg
sillygoosemtc
09-27-2005, 05:53 PM
ya they defenatly did
Avs1103
09-27-2005, 06:00 PM
yea it did just alittle though...http://laxshopper.com/equipment/news/2006/STX_Arrow.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v...An/DCP_1731.jpg
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cubinlobster
09-27-2005, 06:16 PM
so its not like the orical were every 1 was wondering what debeer was smoking.
exile lacrosse
09-27-2005, 08:24 PM
its probally better to get a plain Revo, stiffer, wider, better head for D
the revo, while being good for d, is not stiffer, but it is wider. id say let the deciding factor be if you want a pinched stick or not. but lets not turnt his into a x head vs y head.
ColtsLax
09-27-2005, 09:57 PM
so its not like the orical were every 1 was wondering what debeer was smoking.
no it is like the oracle as far as looks, but it seems to have a more practial application
b-boy_laxman
09-28-2005, 04:15 PM
i used to think the the arrow sucks and sed it sucks but since i've read this review im telling my freinds it rocks i might even buy one
Fatboy
09-28-2005, 05:46 PM
i used to think the the arrow sucks and sed it sucks but since i've read this review im telling my freinds it rocks i might even buy one
Im all about stiff lax heads, if the head feels flimsy or bendy when i throw a check.....I get mad.
slinkyspine
09-28-2005, 05:49 PM
The 2006 arrow isnt looking very canted
faceitoff
10-04-2005, 07:31 PM
Do all Arrows form a low pocket?
And I'm wondering how an Arrow would do on faceoffs...
Hickorybro35
10-14-2005, 01:39 AM
I just got one ordered off ebay, finding one of these sticks is a real pain, i will let ya know oncec it arrives and i get it all stringed up. The stick looks to be real solid anyone have any tips on stringing this guy up? ( For people who actually have the stick )
calilax15
10-15-2005, 12:12 AM
^^yeah for the top string dont stretch the mesh very much at the top so that it doesn't crumple up. Stretch the mesh just as wide as the scoop. For the rest of the head just go about it as normal, its not that different.
wizzlewombat
11-20-2005, 09:36 AM
ive asually used the arrow in games and it is really light and throw nice but my problem is the scooping. i find it hard to scoop . The wings or whatever u want 2 call them look cool but r not that great because if u compare it to another head its just as wide so in my opinion u r sacrificing scoop ability for scoop
also the 1 i used didnt have a ball stopper and it feels like its falling out when u cradle which might b the ball stopper the head or just something wrong with that particular head
that was a good reveiw though
ClearwaterLax
01-09-2006, 05:18 PM
i also just got an stx arrow (last week) had a camp this weekend, 18hrs!,. there was a guy there selling equiptment. a coach had an arrow and liked it, so i got one. they guy was selling it brand new for 50$$$, i got it strung up and also got a new shaft from the guy (stx zirconium, for 50$ also!), after i got it all put together i put some tape on the shaft and used it the 2 days of the camp, worked great! it cradles extremely well with the pinched head and you have maximum control. the pocket is also really nice and catches the ball everytime,. as rock said, the wings really dont make it any harder to get ground balls since it is in the middle. i really like the setup, i had a proton and bionic with a r/p and i def like this best.
you were saying it makes the pocket near the bottom of the head i was playing around with that head the other day at the lax store and i must admit it is sweet well i think so anyway, the lip is so small it looks like it almost forces the ball out striaght but i wanted to know if it is possible to string a middle pocket on that beast ???
gigo567
01-10-2006, 06:16 PM
you were saying it makes the pocket near the bottom of the head i was playing around with that head the other day at the lax store and i must admit it is sweet well i think so anyway, the lip is so small it looks like it almost forces the ball out striaght but i wanted to know if it is possible to string a middle pocket on that beast ???
It is possible to string a middle pocket on it, I strung a kids Arrow up with a middle pocket.
RamLacrosse
01-10-2006, 06:38 PM
seems to me like since its wider in the middle the mesh would get tighter making a less deep pocket.
lancer
01-10-2006, 06:41 PM
i wanted this head, but my grandma got me the pulse instead
ninja man 111
01-18-2006, 09:41 PM
how flexable is it, will/has it warp/ed
orangeman17
01-18-2006, 09:54 PM
ya nice job tryin something new, i just might go buy one now
btw- nice review
FaceOffMan4
01-18-2006, 11:17 PM
yer the standards will go up. but thats a nice setup man. sweeeeet. and great review. i still dont think it is the right head for me tho
laxdaddy
01-29-2006, 08:26 PM
The first thing that I'll comment on is the scoop. I heard a lot of people saying how it would make ground balls harder, but it really doesn't. There aren't many times when I've picked up a ground ball at the corner of my scoop with a normal head, so it wasn't much of a problem with me. After a few minutes with this head I was picking up every ground ball dead-center in the scoop, both running and stationary pick-ups. After the ball goes into the top of the stick it rolls down perfectly. Once you get used to it, the scoop is great.
I talked to an STX rep the other day and the "wings" are there specifically for scooping. The stick will flex at the wings for an easier pick up instead of you having you get all the way down to scoop the ball.
BeaverFondu
01-29-2006, 09:13 PM
Lovinlax, it's probably a 1st generation, the one WITHOUT rubber.
File those suckers down! :angry: :angry: :angry:
The Hitman
03-16-2006, 08:16 PM
Great review....Thanks!! I recently got an answer, but it feels like I have to alter my shot a little to get it to go where I want it to & was considering the Arrow! Thanks for your 2 cents. It's good to hear after everyone killed it!
SpearsGoalie
04-23-2006, 08:09 PM
i saw the arrow on STX's web site and thought it was pritty cool and i have only read a few reviews were people liked it but those ppl are the ones that actually used one. every one that hates it just think it looks ugly but i think its sweet.
way to go on getting a sweet stick
also i have noticed that on almost every thread ppl get off topic and argue alot about dumb stuff, but thats just me.
RIT37FO
04-23-2006, 08:26 PM
to many words but i love the arrow
d-man35
05-27-2006, 09:45 PM
The 2006 arrow isnt looking very canted
the 06 arrow sucks buy an older model i have a 05 with six diamond it's sweet. Your righ tth e06 model isnt verry ccanted
italianstalion
05-31-2006, 05:49 PM
i really want to get an arrow on either a db803 or a warrior criss-cross. I am trying to make the lightest possible combo. I play hockey too which is why i want a really light combo because in hockey as soon as i got a new lightweight stick my game improved so much. People I go to school with were telling me it's a stupid idea to make a light combo and the arrow sucks, i should probably send them this review to shut them up.
d-man35
06-07-2006, 10:19 AM
Looks like a nice stick. I'd be curious to see how it throws/holds (I know that you talked about how it does for you, just curious for myself).
throw wonderful but it doesnt hold very well if u dont have a deep pocket
vcu_lax20
06-07-2006, 10:23 AM
nice review, i wasn't so sure about the arrow either. but after reading the review you can, i'd give the head a try. i just dont have money to just buy some random head that got a good review, got to play with that i have for now.
LaxAttackman28
06-07-2006, 02:52 PM
very nice review, keep up the good work :laugh:
the next 'one'
06-21-2006, 10:49 PM
i think i might have to give this head a try now. it looks pretty hard to string since the holes are so small.
Rock Force
06-24-2006, 05:18 PM
hey guys.
it's been FOREVER since i've posted here, so i figured i'd check in again.
first off, thanks for all the compliments. i didn't think my review would be this popular, but damn, it is. i'm glad that everyone likes it. i've still got mine and it's holding up extremely well, but i haven't been playing this summer. i'm probably going to quit this fall season. i'm back into football now and my school doesn't even have a lacrosse team. if they end up getting one, i might join again.
anyways, thanks again for all the compliments. if you have any questions about the stick/review/anything feel free to shoot me a PM.
ghs/wylax
06-24-2006, 05:22 PM
hey guys.
it's been FOREVER since i've posted here, so i figured i'd check in again.
first off, thanks for all the compliments. i didn't think my review would be this popular, but damn, it is. i'm glad that everyone likes it. i've still got mine and it's holding up extremely well, but i haven't been playing this summer. i'm probably going to quit this fall season. i'm back into football now and my school doesn't even have a lacrosse team. if they end up getting one, i might join again.
anyways, thanks again for all the compliments. if you have any questions about the stick/review/anything feel free to shoot me a PM.
Hey, glad you came and checked tlf again.
goalie1215
06-24-2006, 07:48 PM
man i checked laxshopper and every single review is positive.
UVAlaxer432
06-24-2006, 07:49 PM
Great Review, props
laxdefenseboy
06-25-2006, 12:17 PM
yea it sounds like an awsome d stick. i got a brine d stick not sure of the model but ithas a rocket head. its pretty light and it works great for me. the arrow sounds like an awsome stick so maybe when i go to high school ill see if i can get the arrow stick.
Rock Force
06-27-2006, 10:37 PM
Yeah, they go much cheaper now than they used to.
You can probably pick one up for $50 or so if you look hard enough.
$moneylax
07-10-2006, 11:08 AM
I am probably wrong but is it possible that they tried to make it like a more pinched/narrow box head, and just put the "wings" on to meet ncaa specs. this might give it better accuracy. and good review
RockStar
07-10-2006, 12:18 PM
I am probably wrong but is it possible that they tried to make it like a more pinched/narrow box head, and just put the "wings" on to meet ncaa specs. this might give it better accuracy. and good review
No, you are bang on. The Arrow is nothing more than a flimsy, lightweight box-pinch head. The wings are just there to cheat the silly 6.5" width rule for NCAA and NFHS play. If you were to string this thing without using the holes on the wings, I figure it would play exactly like a Powerplay.
(I've already posted this theory, and might be the only other board member that has. )
cgv1016
07-10-2006, 03:04 PM
looks alot like a cobra in the sidewall view
astro22
09-16-2006, 07:14 PM
i just ordered mine with brine rail mesh. pretty sure its the 06, it was like $60 for the whole rig. at the very least it'll be fun for stalling haha
MACDADDY
09-16-2006, 08:58 PM
problem it that its not really offset. that just the bad part
captn quikrists
09-16-2006, 09:57 PM
the reason why most people don't like it well at least me is there have been more than one time that i have seen someone shoot with it and it has gotten stuck in the side and threw behind himself
gigo567
09-16-2006, 10:27 PM
the reason why most people don't like it well at least me is there have been more than one time that i have seen someone shoot with it and it has gotten stuck in the side and threw behind himself
That has never happened to me. Unless you have really loose sidewalls and a horrible channel it can't get stuck.
Ex-Laxer
09-17-2006, 01:05 AM
That dog is the Destroyer of Worlds.
Rock Force
09-17-2006, 12:55 PM
That has never happened to me. Unless you have really loose sidewalls and a horrible channel it can't get stuck.
Yeah, it never happened to me.
GlaxR
09-29-2006, 08:38 PM
yea i dont know why people dont like the arrow i think its pretty darn cool people didnt like the pulse anyways but i still bought it and its the best thing ever so dont let other opinions influence yours
calgaryguy
04-01-2007, 09:23 PM
Lately I've been thinking an arrow would be a nice choice but I'm not sure about the shooting strings set up, I like the ball to sit just before the shooting strings broken in so it'll hardly move from that perfect spot where it can be released quickly.
The arrow though has that V string a little low, and the stretched mesh might stop it from breaking in nicely I don't knowwould you be able to put a nice hook on it and maybe move the V strings up a bit?
LaxDawg24
04-01-2007, 09:36 PM
good review dude...you definitely did the head justice......ive used it and it is pretty sweet
The Hitman
04-08-2007, 12:33 PM
Not as important a review, but I did buy one based on a lot of the commnets on TLF. Let it be known that I don't play much either, but I coach middle school boys, so take a player's review more serious than mine.
Short & sweet, I LOVE this head!! On an ignite, it's an incredibly light combination! Scooping is a breeze, and after tightening up the factory strung shooting strings, it goes exactly where I want it too. I eventually will replace the soft mesh with something harder, but for now it's cool.
I wouldn't use it on D, or for face offs at all though. My ONLY negative I could see with this is really based on my feel. It feels a little flimsy when catching and I couldn't see it on face offs at ALL. I really have nothing more substantial than that regarding the feel, but it's my 2 cents.
That all being said, I'm planning on getting another for back-up too! Good stuff and THANKS to everyone who chimed in along the way with info on this head.
bigdale9
05-05-2007, 09:01 PM
very helpful my parents were thinking about buying me the arrow as a gift and all i would like to know is how would this work with a brine 6065 and a defence middie
LaxDuex
05-06-2007, 11:06 AM
I never really hated the Arrow, there has been so many bad review on it, I never bothered trying it out.
OPlax31
05-06-2007, 04:19 PM
Hey, Rock Force how's the arrow faceoff I'm kinda curious about the extended side flares and you said it's flexible maybe it could be the next blade. i mean some of my friends thought the blade was funny looking
unionvillelax10
05-07-2007, 06:47 PM
i got an arrow about a year ago and never used it. I'm going to go string it. great review
laxkidg001
05-26-2007, 01:24 PM
I've always liked the way the Arrow looked, and if what you said in the review is tru, than I'm definetly getting one.
okemosLAX
07-25-2007, 04:22 PM
i broke an arrow so easily i was playing d and my e3 hit this kids arrow and it broke in half and i laughed
XxlacrossexX
07-25-2007, 05:10 PM
nice review. sadly, my arrow broke last week because origially when I got it, the person that sent it to me didnt package it right, so during the shipping, it got a slit in the sidewall that I knew would eventually turn into a crack, and afteer a season, it did. All in all, a very good head, and I am contemplating getting another just because I liked it so much.
dillz18
07-25-2007, 08:05 PM
I got the stick and used it for this summer season and really like it. I have the second gen. and it's a good bit stiffer than the first gen. It's a pretty solid head, IMO. And the sidewall design reminds me of Willy Wonka.
ML_LAX09
07-25-2007, 08:16 PM
I got the stick and used it for this summer season and really like it. I have the second gen. and it's a good bit stiffer than the first gen. It's a pretty solid head, IMO. And the sidewall design reminds me of Willy Wonka.
Right... No just messing with you. Why though?
The arrow is a nice head, I like the wideness up top for picking off passes.
360laxrox
07-14-2008, 02:56 AM
nice review
i bought one last week and havent played with it in a game but i love the way it feels
look on ebay for them for any one who wants one i bought mine for 35 bucks
sarycuselax23
07-14-2008, 08:35 AM
i recently got an arrow and i love it
sarycuselax23
07-14-2008, 08:37 AM
i recently go an arrow too and i love it but mine wasnt 75$ mine was 20$ on masscloseouts.com
SHSLaxstar13
07-15-2008, 12:31 PM
all this d-pole arrow talk is cool but...........
as a middie, i never really bashed the arrow, but i did say that it LOOKED akward and u would hear crap 4 using it... i want to any ones picks of an arrow strung for offense.... that scoop pich might make it more accurate if you have a high pocket w/o much whip