H2 Review.

[slinkyspine]

The one we have waited for... again.


After a full winter season and some of the summer box season I feel I can review this head.

Pictures will be up when my camera isnt dead.


Overview/ Background:

I cam across this head at the local shop for 70 Can. I got it so cheap because it has a minor crack at the throat... a first batch defect. It has been rectified. This crack has no effect what so ever, it just makes the head rattle a little bit. I immediatley fell in love. Stiff, perfect for pinching, thick and good for tricks.



Stiffness

This is a verrrryy stiff head, rivaling the Revo Pro and any MIL head. After a huge pinch its still insanley stiff. Prefect for F/O stiff. Although it is so stiff, it isn't the brittle stiff. There is no warping after a season of Boxla. For field D-Men, this is a dream. Poke checks are very effective and the head won't be breaking anytime soon. Infact I only know one that broke and thats HRod's but Chuck Norris was using it.

9/10




Weight


To me this is a light head. Noodle arms may find it a tad heavy. But still quite light in the 5.7-6.0 ounce range. I also don't care about wieght and neither should you. Once the ball is in the pocket it doesn't matter.
7/10




Pinch


The stock pinch is a great D-Man pinch. Wide but not too wide that you can't cradle. I really liked the factory pinch but I also like box pinched so I pinched it my self. The original Pinch is great for D-men. This head pinches great and doesn't lose stiffness like some heads will; so for attackmen go ahead and pinch it. It will be a perfect head for you.

10/10



Durability

The thick sidewalls and stiff sides, combine to create a tank of a head. If you get a non-first batch head this will last forever unless you are God or Superman or alas even Chuck Norris. The stiffness isn't brittle so it won't snap inhalf and it isn't flexible like an evo pro to warp either. I am impressed if my head lasts a season... this one has lasted longer.

9/10



Scoop: The scoop is nearly identical to the Warrior Pro Series. It doesn't' however have a lip like them. The scoop makes groundballs easier than cutting butter with a hot knife. The scoop doesn't warp, twist or flex on groundballs either so it's more consistent. All in all great scoop.

8/10


Offset

The offset is very offset. Similar to an Edge or E3. However it starts 2 inches or so past the throat and it is very sudden. I like high and mid pockets so this is fine for me. But if you like a low pocket you may not want this head.


N/A it all depends on your pocket preference

Looks

Like a tank. A sexy tank. Brooke Burke naked driving a tank. You get it. Very sexy.
10/10



Miscellaneous


The stringing holes are normal until the offset and wher its pinched the most. Then they have a groove for them to fit in so it doesn't trap. A very good idea. I think it should have gone the entire head.

It has 4 large "Shooter Holes"

And 9 normal holes.

4 bottom string holes pefect for a traditional.


And this is Slinky's h2 review for you

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©Slinkyspine April 6, 2006

[AttackMan17]

Nice review...i may have to rething the H2.

[gigo567]

Pics please. And great review, very good.

[slinkyspine]

Pictures will be up when my camera isnt dead.


Reading, a useful skill

[gigo567]

Pictures will be up when my camera isnt dead.


Reading, a useful skill
I want to see your box pinch.

[slinkyspine]

I'll post unstrung pics.

[PMRaiderLax6]

I'm so happy you did this, now I know that I definitely want one. I was on the fence between X2 and H2, not anymore.

[Texlax33]

i def. try one out, i was lookin to get one to screw with, but i play goalie so its kinda pointless, but thanks for the review.

[OULax6]

i think the H2 is sick, but i am wary of it because my buddy has gone through 2; they both cracked at the throat like yours.

[gigo567]

Super sexy awesome pinch. It is... beautiful!

[slinkyspine]

i think the H2 is sick, but i am wary of it because my buddy has gone through 2; they both cracked at the throat like yours.
The first generations did that because they molded wrong. All the new ones won't

[Jesse]

When my cleats come in, I think I shall get a H2 now... Instead of the Revo Pro.

[wiggidawack]

do u pinch in the oven or with water? every time i pinch in water the head gets a lot weaker

[slinkyspine]

Don't have any.
I will post HRodLax's if I get permission.


I pinched it in water, but not boiling water just hot water from the tap.

[wiggidawack]

wow...how long do you keep it in? and then what do you put it in after?

[slinkyspine]

Pm me for pinching questions.

[UNCdefense]

My H2's lower left sidewall is like 1cm form snapping..I'm so ticked...Anyone that knows me know I don't throw a lot of slap checks so I have no idea how it happened unless it was on this one wrap check but all I know is yesterday after the game i was looking at it & it's getting reayd to break...I've only had it for like 3 months most but I don't have the receipt anymore so I don't think I can send it back can I?

[RIT37FO]

mine cracked at the same spot

[UNCdefense]

Do you know if they'll take it back w/out a receipt?Like do they keep records of orders?

[slinkyspine]

Well if you ordered from harrow, probably. Thye basically kickass so they will take it back it I assume. And stores will have a copy of the recipt and it should be on their computer.

[UNCdefense]

Ya, my cousin was just like give it to me I'll get you a new one so I guess I'll either get my new one tomorrow or Tuesday, or it won't be for a few weeks until I see him again (too lazy to ship)

[peter]

i liked this head until my frend bought it and he put it on a random shaft and the neck cracked like u said a defect witch it was...my freind taped it and maybe a few weeks later the head cracked from the front of the neck all the way around to the screw hole....did they work the defect out???

[Guardian_Keeper]

i liked this head until my frend bought it and he put it on a random shaft and the neck cracked like u said a defect witch it was...my freind taped it and maybe a few weeks later the head cracked from the front of the neck all the way around to the screw hole....did they work the defect out???
yeah. i've had mine for 2 seasons, and it doesn't have any cracks. and i have taken some hits right on the neck

[bigpattyboy73]

People keep taking about a crack, and on my team two D-poles have cracked open their heads at the troat of the head. needless to say, i am beyond irritated that my 2 month old head that has been lightly used is already cracked, but i guess it's just a design flaw.

[warriorlax99]

Would this be good on a harrow d-pole?

[D4LIFE]

its box pinched in that pic right? otherwise that would be one hell of a factory pinch.

[Jesse]

its box pinched in that pic right? otherwise that would be one hell of a factory pinch.
Yeah, he boxed pinched it.