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Warrior Ritual V3 Goal Stick
The Warrior Ritual V3 Composite Goalie Stick is a brand new model for 2012. Careful thought has been given to the design process and construction materials used in this stick, making it one of the most durable, well balanced sticks at it's price point.For starters, Warrior uses a new Vibex material throughout the stick. This material, typically used in power tools and motorcycles, is designed to reduce stick vibrations upon impact with the puck - a common complaint among users of composite sticks. The Vibex Lite used in the V3 cuts stick vibration by 30% compared to traditional composite construction, while also reducing weight by 25%. In addition to vibration dampening, attention has been given to making the Ritual V3 more durable as well. The paddle of the stick uses Warrior's TwinSpar Paddle Reinforcement, which consists of two I-beams running vertically through the paddle to give it better impact resistance. The paddle, blade, heel and upper shaft of the stick use Warrior's Big Bang shell reinforcement - a fiberglass reinforcment designed to give more strength to the highest wear and impact areas of the stick. Balance on the Ritual V3 is exceptional, as Warrior has put the fusion point of the stick at the shoulder area. This Neutral Zone Weight Balance gives the stick a nice, balanced feel in the goalie's stance and also makes the blade and handle seem lighter.
Average Rating:
(3 Reviews) 3
Rating Snapshot (3 reviews)
5 stars
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4 stars
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2 out of 3(67%)reviewers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Ritual V3 Goal Stick
Review 1 for Ritual V3 Goal Stick
Date:3/1/13
Overall Rating
Design
4
out of
5
Durability
5
out of
5
Features
3
out of
5
Performance
2
out of
5
Value
4
out of
5
Weight:
Heavy
Light
microman10
Location:Maple Grove, MN
Skill Level: Advanced
Frequency: 2-5 times per week
Gender: male
Interest: Ice Hockey
Best Description: Goalie
Not the Best on the Market
Pros: Great value, durability
Cons: Quality, weight, rebounds, finish on the stick
This stick shows great durability and resistance to shots. The reasons why I do not qualify it as a recommendation to a friend or higher than three stars is because of the finish, rebounds, and weight.
The finish on the stick is beautiful and slick but when you try holding onto it with your glove, it likes to slide down your hand. A better design would be to add a grip on the main handle area.
The rebounds, when coming off the stick, are quite bouncy and have projectile. I do not like the amount of control you do not have with these rebounds. It is nice to stear the puck into the boards and netting but those pucks that fly around after hitting the stick in the five hole area are dangerous.
And finally the weight. This isn't a large issue for me but the amount of tape that I had to put onto this stick has added to the weight more than what I would like. I think of a composite stick as being light and swift. A bit heavier than I would like it for this stick.
Review 2 for Ritual V3 Goal Stick
Date:1/16/13
Overall Rating
Design
5
out of
5
Durability
5
out of
5
Features
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Weight:
Heavy
Light
bulldogfallon
Location:Florida
Skill Level: Intermediate
Frequency: 2-5 times per week
Gender: male
Interest: Ice Hockey
Best Description: Goalie
Great Stick!!
Pros: Helped improve my game, Great value, Quality, Easy to use, Features, great balance
Warrior did a great job with this one....
Well balanced stick that does everything right..
We have used more expensive sticks, but no longer need to buy them since we have found this awesome Warrior product.
Give this stick a try...and put some money back in your pocket.....not a compromise to save $$....this is a top performing stick that performs the best of the many we have tried.
Review 3 for Ritual V3 Goal Stick
Date:11/19/12
Overall Rating
Design
5
out of
5
Durability
4
out of
5
Features
5
out of
5
Performance
5
out of
5
Value
5
out of
5
Weight:
Heavy
Light
Snickgoalie
Location:Charlotte, NC
Skill Level: Advanced
Frequency: 2-5 times per week
Gender: male
Interest: Ice Hockey
Best Description: Goalie
Sweet Stick, Great Value
Pros: Helped improve my game, Great value, Quality, Easy to use, Features, 'dead' feel controls rebounds
Cons: some hand and arm vibration
If you are looking for a sweet, lightweight, and solid composite for a fantastic price, try the V3. The first time you see it, pick it up, feel the finish, you know this is a keeper. Great graphics, too. The best feature of this stick is that it is what I call a 'dead' stick, meaning that when you stop a puck, it stays right on the stick until you move it -- no more fly away rebound chances. Why pay over $200 for a composite when you get all this?? Enjoy............