NEW STX STUFF FOR THE FALL/WINTER

[Emerican]

i was at a tournament today in massapequa and over at the Stx tent i saw some very interesting things

sorry no pics my phone died on the way there

well i saw the new stx g22 gary gait gloves and lemme just say, when i tried em on, i was impressed. The all black looked ugly but they felt so broken in out of the bag it was ridiculous. the cuff was a little loose for my liking though just held by an elastic band and a tie, no floating cuff but overall itt'l be a nice glove, granted they get some nice colorways


and the guy said something i thought i'd never hear

they're gonna re release the x2, as the Xcalibur, but still it looked more like the X2 then the original excalibur so be on the lookout

and other than that there wasn't much there cept for goalie k18's with plates, and hopkins k18's(very nice)...and some cuse arm pads, i believe they were shoguns

so yeah if anyone else went/got pics go for it

and sorry if this was already a thread about this stuff, i searched and got nothin

[gigo567]

Re-release of the X2, I can't wait to watch X2 prices plummet on eBay.

And I have been needing some new gloves, its good that I waited; Guess will get the STX G22 gloves.

[Matt Larkin]

nice .

[shakerlax222225]

when will this new x2 be released? i might have to wait on buying that mojo...

[MACDADDY]

dang, i just got new gloves too....what ever.
can't wait for the x2.

[BravesLaxer]

I'll be there tommorow and I'll try to get a pic.

[Emerican]

ok

and he said late fall maybe winter

butif that guy was pulling my leg i'm gonna go back and chop block him

[brainddeadjock]

I know why they can't call it the x2 anymore. The Brine Lawsuit. That's why it went from the x2 to the x2+. Now that Brine is owned by New Balance, the lawsuit appeal will probably get even uglier.

But please pics, pics, pics.

[Emerican]

BraVes laxer you better hook us up lol

[LaxMaxVince]

Well I guess I might as well sell my x2 now instead of wait.

I'll probably still buy this re-released X2, or "Excailbur" as it will be called according to your post.

[WIlax]

Someone REALLY needs to get a pic of the G-22s..

[Emerican]

they're alrite lookin the model ones were a bad color but overall sucha nice glove, the cuff though is meh

[THALAX]

I saw the G22 gloves today at a STX tent and they didn't even look like they were even made out of the same material as gloves now (like leather/synthetic leather). Granted, I didn't get to try them on, but it just looked like all of it was this mesh-like material. They don't look nearly as flashy as the other gloves that came out this year (K18s, Superflys, Kings), and I thought the black ones were extremely ugly.

I also saw a shaft that is kind of hard to explain....it was wavy. It looked like a regular shaft that kind of got smooshed together a little. The STX guy said it felt like it had a tape job, but it won't tear up your gloves like tape or the other sandpaper grips on some shafts.

[RYU]

they're gonna re release the x2, as the Xcalibur, but still it looked more like the X2 then the original excalibur so be on the lookoutIf you can get photos, a lot of use would really like to see them. If not, at least try to find out if the new version will fit on regular straight shafts, or if it's going to part of the Crankshaft 10 line.

[Emerican]

it was on a normal scandium i think

so straight shafts

and yeah i forgot about the shaft it was like ripply but smooth at the bottom it felt good in my hands..as odd as that sounds, but yeah weird

[THALAX]

I'll take some pics of the G22 gloves and the ripply shaft tomorrow. And anything else that is new I'll try to get some pics of too.

[d-man35]

I'll take some pics of the G22 gloves and the ripply shaft tomorrow. And anything else that is new I'll try to get some pics of too.
get as many pics as you can

[NBFlynn]

Wow, today I was at a lacrosse tournament and I went into STX's new booth. Holy [no profanity], they had some sick equipment. They showed me all of this new stuff coming out this fall that are just ridiculous. He showed me these new gloves that really caught my eye, the new G22's. They are by far the most comfortable gloves that will be on the market, however they lose some points with me because they are all black, hopefully they will make different colors. The other thing that caught my eye was the new crankshaft. It was teardrop shaped and felt amazing in my hands, and extremely light. The thing that bothers me is that I cant remember the name. Does anyone know? If you know for a fact please post.

[gigo567]

By tear drop do you mean Triax/ Kanuga styled grip because if it is that is awesome.

[MACDADDY]

get as many pics as you can
lol get like a front view, side view, birds eye view, and back view of EVERYTHING EVEN THE TABLE!

[ReLaxin 13]

Threads merged.

[Dlax44]

im excited for the x2... i hope it is built the same way and not cheaper so it breeaks off of one poke check

[CSlax06]

Woohoo! Now I'm going to use my X2 and wont be sad when it breaks...yes!!

[MACDADDY]

Woohoo! Now I'm going to use my X2 and wont be sad when it breaks...yes!!
unless.....they only offer a 6 month warrenty, and its REALLY EXPENSIVE! :evil:

[lax4life6]

unless.....they only offer a 6 month warrenty, and its REALLY EXPENSIVE! :evil:

This is STX, not warrior.

[MACDADDY]

This is STX, not warrior.
i know, but most companies are starting the "warrior trend" of jacking prices up and making things as cheap as you can, while making warrenties shorter and shorter.

[Longpole5435]

This is STX, not warrior.
Warrior is the only one of the big three to still offer one year warranties.
Think before you speak.

[Emerican]

did anyone get pics?

i know i saw em but everyone seems anxious

[THALAX]

did anyone get pics?

i know i saw em but everyone seems anxious
I was going to take pics today, but the STX tent was gone when I got there :angry:

[bigdale9]

teh x2 is overrated but people still like it? i dont get it

[MaKiMaKi13]

there are bound to be other places with an STX tent that showcases the gear just until someone is lucky enough to have a camera and find one

[preplax29]

I never thought I would see the day the x2 came back as something else. STX apparently figured out they can make a huge load of money of this head. So basically it looked like an x2 and basically was an x2, but was called the xcalibur?

[Laxdude04]

I was at a tournament this weekend and I saw this "X2" It wasn't an X2 it was the new G22 head. Gary Gait is the head of the club team Blue Sky and he told me that it wont be released until next fall and someone took it from the both. Look for it on ebay.

[laxplayer989]

does the new handle look like this:

[Laxdude04]

No it was a 7075 Crank Shaft

[WIlax]

teh x2 is overrated but people still like it? i dont get it

The X2 is FAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAR from overrated...

[rockstar13]

but did anyone ask for the price because i will buy it as a back up then when the rule comes around it will be the other way around

[lax4life6]

Warrior is the only one of the big three to still offer one year warranties.
Think before you speak.

seriously? I got a 1 year warranty on my Primer, Proton Power, and Clutch. And only a 30 day on my Hero. Maybe I got lucky

[JaxLaxdefender8]

Well i wnat to know where you buy from because the warranty on a clutch is only 6-months through brine.

[brainddeadjock]

STX has a 6 month warranty now and starting around September 07, warrior is going to a 6 month warranty

[Emerican]

I was at a tournament this weekend and I saw this "X2" It wasn't an X2 it was the new G22 head. Gary Gait is the head of the club team Blue Sky and he told me that it wont be released until next fall and someone took it from the both. Look for it on ebay.

no....no the guy said it was the X2, stop being ignorant, It said excalibur and had a very wide pinch(so basically like no pinch) the same sidewall, , and yeah it was an x2

so stick that in your pipe and smoke it

the g22 head wasn't at ours the guy said they didn't get their hands on one for the tournament but to keep an eye open

and yeah i wasn't trying to be a jerk, i'm just knocking some sense into ya

[THALAX]

no....no the guy said it was the X2, stop being ignorant, It said excalibur and had a very wide pinch(so basically like no pinch) the same sidewall, , and yeah it was an x2

so stick that in your pipe and smoke it

the g22 head wasn't at ours the guy said they didn't get their hands on one for the tournament but to keep an eye open

and yeah i wasn't trying to be a jerk, i'm just knocking some sense into ya
Is it offset? I'm baffled as to why STX didn't call it the X2 (or X4 if they want to keep it going with all the Xs'...). People will flock to an X2. I can't say the same for the Excalibur...

[wolfie8914]

Bringing back the X2 is by far the smartest move STX has ever made. Other than introducing the head way back when.

But its a shame that it took a rules change to get STX to bring it back.

[Emerican]

does the new handle look like this:


the new handle does look like that


cept without the flamboyancy(that's not a word is it)

[bigdale9]

The X2 is FAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAR from overrated...
do you mean its more overated or less overated from what i said?

[THALAX]

do you mean its more overated or less overated from what i said?
He obviously means it is not overrated...

[lax4life6]

Well i wnat to know where you buy from because the warranty on a clutch is only 6-months through brine.

Breakaway Lacrosse in Latham. The owner is a really nice guy who will basically replace anything.

[rockstar13]

i just emailed stx and they said its called the g22 and hear is the email

Jason,



I am sorry as of right now we do not have any pictures of these products to send out. We are still working on that. We do have a head coming out that is similar to the X2. It will not be called the Excalibur but the G22. I would keep an eye on the website for the updated pictures of the new lines.



Jason Grace

Lacrosse

1500 Bush Street

Baltimore, MD 21230

Direct: 410-454-0139

Fax: 410-539-3610

[Dodge UranusOff]

STX has a 6 month warranty now and starting around September 07, warrior is going to a 6 month warranty
damn, im pretty lucky i got my helix beore then.

[CSlax06]

Is the new G22 head going to be for regular shafts?

[snafoo]

No, the G22 is for the crankshaft. Almost all of the new stuff from STX will be geared towards the crankshaft

[Maybe1232]

Thats not good because i don't like crank shafts. They don't make sense because you have to by a new shaft to get the offset that the shaft gives you.

[ReLaxin 13]

Thats not good because i don't like crank shafts. They don't make sense because you have to by a new shaft to get the offset that the shaft gives you.

It's to avoid the offset patent. Every head a company makes pays Brine to use an offset for the head.

[MACDADDY]

It's to avoid the offset patent. Every head a company makes pays Brine to use an offset for the head.
every company except for warrior

[ReLaxin 13]

every company except for warrior

Yeah I though everyone could figure that out on their own...

[laxmandudeguy]

yipee return of x2, boo appearance of crankshaft

[MaKiMaKi13]

hmm isnt the G22 pretty much like a X3 then?

[snafoo]

Yes it looks very similar in shape although i think the sidewall triangles of the G22 are thinner, it also meets the 09 specs so its wider.

[spike191]

All along i thought the g22 was gonna be for a regular shaft, man i am so disapointed. Why don't they just go back to the forward cant, everything would be so much better. I would think they are trying to find away around the patent because the shaft stuff can't be selling as much as regular gear is.

[Emerican]

i just emailed stx and they said its called the g22 and hear is the email

Jason,



I am sorry as of right now we do not have any pictures of these products to send out. We are still working on that. We do have a head coming out that is similar to the X2. It will not be called the Excalibur but the G22. I would keep an eye on the website for the updated pictures of the new lines.



Jason Grace

Lacrosse

1500 Bush Street

Baltimore, MD 21230

Direct: 410-454-0139

Fax: 410-539-3610


that guy lied to me then cause it SAID Xcalibur

and he was like ...yeah, x2 bro

idk

[Sir Mackel]

ok

and he said late fall maybe winter

butif that guy was pulling my leg i'm gonna go back and chop block him
got word from gary at the atlantic cup that the G22 line comes out in september.

[WSlax9]

hmm isnt the G22 pretty much like a X3 then?
thats what i was thinking.

[Sir Mackel]

but did anyone ask for the price because i will buy it as a back up then when the rule comes around it will be the other way around
ya i asked gary gait himself for the price he said he didnt know. he also said that the new x2 is the lightest head ever made!?!?

[MACDADDY]

ya i asked gary gait himself for the price he said he didnt know. he also said that the new x2 is the lightest head ever made!?!?
thats gonna be pretty tough to beat...a head thats 4 oz. and hopefull as stiff as the original x2? thats near impossible.

[itsthatkid]

After looking at the new gear a second time, I've come to a couple conclusions...

The g22 is nothing like the x2, except for the sidewall design. The whole head is a lot thinner and seems flimsier. Also its really wide. I asked the guy what was so good about this head and all he could come up with is "its really light".

The xcalibur- Exactly like the x2. Can't wait for this to come out, it will be a beast.


Btw- tried to get pics, but the stx rep saw and got kind of steamed.

[kgncoughlin]

if their new crankshaft is in the teardrop shape then it will be a copy of the debeer phantom which is a crankshafted triax but with only 5 degree and is legal w/all heads so i think that there might be some infringement there too any ideas

[brainddeadjock]

Warrior is the only one of the big three to still offer one year warranties.
Think before you speak.

In september, Warrior is changing to a 6 month warranty on heads and shafts

[preplax29]

I think that this whole crankshaft thing is stupid. The crankshaft that comes with all of the heads is crappy and it dents so much, and the titanium is expensive. I think STX should make a scandium version of the crankshaft. It would be amazing.

[kgncoughlin]

my ti crank dented in my first game using it

[spartanlax91]

i cant wait for the g22 line.

[spartanlax91]

Yeah I though everyone could figure that out on their own...
hahah, Geez all these patenting stuff is killing off competition

[brett23]

Is the new G22 head going to be for regular shafts?
well since the x3 is for the crankshaft only then it would make sense for it to be usable on all normal shafts

[rockstar13]

got new info this is very intresting

Your dad is a very intelligent person. Our fall line is coming out with two new heads, the G22 which is designed by Gary Gait. The Excalibur is also coming back as a remake of the X2, so that should make many people very happy. We have been getting lots of e-mails about how much people enjoyed the X2 so we had to bring it back with a few tweaks. We also have numerous poles coming out in the fall. Keep checking the website for release dates on these new products. Thanks for choosing STX.



Evan Kay

1500 Bush Street

Baltimore, MD 21230

Direct: 410-783-0451

Fax: 410-539-3610

evank@stxlacrosse.com

www.stxlacrosse.com

[jpturner]

The STX rep at the UA All Star games said the G22 head will be for the crankshaft but the Excalibur (X2 reissue) will be for a regular non-bent shaft.

[marflax33]

So the Xcaliber thing is going to be an exact copy of the X2? I was hoping they would tweak it a little bit, make it a bit lighter and such, but oh well.

[laxgoaliebm16]

read 2 posts above you...

[RedHawk23]

I'm debating on wether or not to buy an x2, or wait for the new version. and because they say it'll be the lightest head yet, i dont think it will have the same stiffness. i play D so the stiffness issue is very important to me.

[JaxLaxdefender8]

no the g22 will be the lightest not the Xcalibur which is the new x2, read the posts

[chiefslax66]

i talked to gary yesterday at ulitamte lax camp in chicago he said hes gonna try talking stx into making it a reagular head as of right now it is only compatable with crankshafts =[

i took a few shots with it and feel in love

[oprflacrosse18]

gary gait came to a camp i went to and got to see the new shaft and head in person. the head is supposed to be the lightest head ever made. he said the new equipment is also supposed to be the lightest ever, and is made out of super light foam, like the croc shoes that ppl wear, but offers maximun protection. the shaft is supposed to be the first ever to change shape or something. its supposed to come out this september

[wrwarrior19]

Sounds like I'm not the only one excited for the Xcalibur to come out especially the direction they've been heading lately. I've been more and more satisfied with STX since they steered clear of that Liquid/Hype year.

[lax@wwu21]

if their new crankshaft is in the teardrop shape then it will be a copy of the debeer phantom which is a crankshafted triax but with only 5 degree and is legal w/all heads so i think that there might be some infringement there too any ideas

STX already has something along that line, so whatever problems may have risen have already been taken care of:

http://www.stxlacrosse.com/womensgear/gear.cfm?catID=3&id=242

Yes its a woman's shaft, but it is still the same teardrop shape.

Here it is in metal alloy too. The other was composite. They almost look as if they'd fit a man's stick.

http://www.stxlacrosse.com/womensgear/gear.cfm?catID=3&id=243

[D4LIFE]

gary gait came to a camp i went to and got to see the new shaft and head in person. the head is supposed to be the lightest head ever made. he said the new equipment is also supposed to be the lightest ever, and is made out of super light foam, like the croc shoes that ppl wear, but offers maximun protection. the shaft is supposed to be the first ever to change shape or something. its supposed to come out this september

umm... all i have to say about a pole that changes shape is :imparied: WTF :imparied: ???

[oviedolax]

on battlelax.com there are pictures of the stx 08 line of mens equipment. just click "2008 preview".

[BLUEJAYSFAN9]

Sounds like I'm not the only one excited for the Xcalibur to come out especially the direction they've been heading lately. I've been more and more satisfied with STX since they steered clear of that Liquid/Hype year.

im excited too for the Xcalibur

[LaxDman62]

From the pictures it looks like it will have the two stx bottom holes, I hate those sicne its someimes hard to get a hard pocket, the throat looks wierd and not very strong near the ballstop.

Does the proton and x2 have the two hole throat?

[Yoo Dood]

Thats not the Xcalibur on Battlax though, they just have the G22 posted for both. Does the Xcalibur have an Independant ball stop or is a solid on like on the X3?

[lax@wwu21]

umm... all i have to say about a pole that changes shape is :imparied: WTF :imparied: ???
http://battlelax.com/index.cfm/act/Catalog.cfm/catalogid/1892/category/2008%20Preview/browse/null/MenuGroup/Home/desc/STX%20Zirconium%207.htm

[snafoo]

You put up the wrong link. The one that changes shape is called the Shift.

http://battlelax.com/index.cfm/act/Catalog.cfm/catalogid/1891/category/2008%20Preview/browse/null/MenuGroup/Home/desc/STX%20Crankshaft%2010%20degree%207075%20Shift.htm

Its actually pretty cool, although with gloves on i'm not sure if you could feel the difference

[gilbat01]

dang, i just got new gloves too....what ever.
can't wait for the x2.

Dont worry i tried them your nothing missing anything special.

[laxattack09]

i seriously want to try out the zirconium 7 the zirconium is not a bad shaft at all. and the shape looks sweet

[st1acrosse99]

ill throw my two cents in...

gloves g22: they are nice, very very nice. i still think that my exodus 2's are more flexible. the g22's are the lightest gloves i have put on hands down.

arms: too big in the g22 line, but they aren't bad. if you wear bigger pads with a lot of protection...you will find comfort in these.

shoulder: new concept, new padding...but same protection level as the high end warrior's with the huge football/hockey style. take that protection but cut the weight in half! be prepared to shell out a lot of cash for these though.

g22 head: light light light light light light light. stiff? not bad, pretty stiff actually....to me it seems like its a tad weak, but triangles are amazingly strong though...

excalibur: this thing is a middie, defensemans dream!

shafts, the vandium shift is going to be THE shaft to have this year. i think thats the name of it...

[bpoz1313]

my kid is going to the Brothers camp in maplewood nj and gait was there..he told me whaterver equipment that is being displayed at the tournaments/camps will actually be much lighter when they go into production for the general public..the gloves feel totally broken in right away and the material is supposed to wick away the sweat like under armour they also have rubber strips in the palms and fingers which is supposed to help with grip! the shoulder pads are extremely soft/lightweight and have ridges to actually help them stay off your body so that they do not become soaked in sweat. the elbow pads are a little bulky for my taste but made of the same material as for the stick(g-22) the head reminds me of a torque and an x3 as for the shaft it was a prototype but it was VERY light ...the theme of the total package is black rubber imagine if batman designed lax equipment and the g-22 stuff would be it

[kevmc310]

i think g22 is for crankshafts and the new xaliber is for regular ones

[st1acrosse99]

i think g22 is for crankshafts and the new xaliber is for regular ones


you are correct..

very close in characteristics of the g22 and the excal....

weight is the only difference (less sidewall material on the support beams on the g22)