View Full Version : how to break in a stick
ash72
10-14-2006, 07:27 PM
:hot: i am so mad i need to know how to break in a new stick but i cant find the info anywhere
goalie1215
10-14-2006, 07:35 PM
ok. i am really confused by this whole thing, but i will try to answer everything.
1) same handed poles. so lefty poles for me
2) just use your stick and you will get the most satisfying break in. if you are that impatient thogh, just use some shaving cream on it. it also makes your stick smell macho :loser:
ash72
10-14-2006, 07:45 PM
thanks dude im a newb so this is like my first stick that im breaking in
also ive been playing with a heavy stick since i started practicing goalie and now i am finding it hard to get to the really fast shots do you think the heavy stick is the problem
AttackMan17
10-14-2006, 07:49 PM
Just use your stick.
Have a brother/sister/mom/dad shoot on you adn play catch with you.
Another good way...GEt your pocket soaking wet from the hose, then have someone shoot on you. The impact from the shots gives your mesh a good stretch.
Actually.
I like a heavy head, and a light shaft...It gives me a more 'propelled' feeling when i swing teh stick around.
ash72
10-14-2006, 07:50 PM
no my shaft is the heavy part the head is about as light as any other goalies i know
AttackMan17
10-14-2006, 08:00 PM
no my shaft is the heavy part the head is about as light as any other goalies i know
Hm...Try putting (glueing) a small weight in the butt of the shaft, to even out the weight. (Although you want it lighter...it may work for you.)
I'll try to find the thread that talked about it...
Also...What head/shaft are you using?
goalie1215
10-14-2006, 08:28 PM
well if i had to take a guess he is probably using a goalmaster or an eclipse on an al6000 (that shaft is so heavy i wont use it). if thats the case i would recomend a db803 or a klyte, which are largely recognized as the best tender shafts in the business.
but i rock the nemesis on the harrow monster and i can stop shots just fine.
ash72
10-14-2006, 08:32 PM
i use an old stx shaft but im getting a new one in a couple of weeks i mean a couple of days
ash72
10-14-2006, 08:45 PM
and dudes how long will it take me to get used to this new shaft bc i am really trying to earn the top spot as goalie and if i an crap for like a week itll be hard to get back up there
goalie1215
10-14-2006, 08:58 PM
and dudes how long will it take me to get used to this new shaft bc i am really trying to earn the top spot as goalie and if i an crap for like a week itll be hard to get back up there
a new lighter shaft will not hurt you. if you are having trouble getting those really fast ones like you say, then you will actually get better.
Goalie18
10-14-2006, 08:59 PM
the girls game is basically just short poles so only 2 really apply
joobs
10-14-2006, 10:03 PM
if you are using a goalmaster, it doesn hurt to switch to the abyss which is much lighter. also get a klyte or a db803. i personally find it useless when people buy titan pros or something like that for goalie because the chances of breaking the shaft are slim. for breaking in a new stick, i would go with the water idea, but make sure they are legit shots, not like a pass cus i did that with an eclipse and it messed my stick up, shaving cream is a little messy for me.
ash72
10-16-2006, 08:02 PM
hey i need to like get realy good really quick any tips
goalie1215
10-16-2006, 08:04 PM
learn how to call "whos hot" "whos go two" and "ISO" really well. i find myself using those calls the most apart from calling the ball position
as far getting better at stopping it, dont be afraid to throw your body in front of the ball and get shot on as much as possible.
how does shaving cream work on breaking in the mesh?... or maybe do i just put it on the mesh and let it sit?
cvhs#1
10-16-2006, 11:58 PM
pee on ur mesh.
LaxDr
10-17-2006, 12:05 AM
pee on ur mesh.
nice idea
i better try that i think i'll get on that right now
POCK3Ts
10-17-2006, 12:22 AM
just get it wet with hot water and put ur glove on and beat the hell outta it. one thing i do to get a nice channel. im on the second story and there is a wook railing with these rounded piece for decoration stick out the top. its perfect just get it wet and use that and push with all my weight. but pounding works great, and i have also heard that the cream used to break in baseball gloves works REALLY well but i havent ever tried
RazzMaChazz
10-23-2006, 08:26 PM
If you're looking for a Really deep bag. like i have. before stringing up that bad boy, wash the mesh with Hair Conditionar. then rinse it out really good in hot water and stretch it out as hard as possible. and blow dry ti for about 10 minutes
then string it up and start working with it =)