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Easton Stealth RS Grip Comp Stick

The Stealth RS is one of the ultimate sniper sticks, built to give you the confidence to become a finisher on every scoring opportunity. * Elliptical profile in the taper results in less torsional twist and less loss of energy, resulting in a quicker release * For greater accuracy, the blade stays closed through the shot. This is achieved by combining compression and pressure processes used with advanced core materials * Kevlar wrapped shaft provides protection and a dampened feel as well as a lighter, stronger and better performing shaft that loads and unloads with more force * Low kick point * Pro shaft dimension * Matte finish blade * Grip coating See the journey of the RS and more videos here.
Average Rating:
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4 out of 6(67%)reviewers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Questions & Answers:
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Customer Reviews for Stealth RS Grip Comp Stick
Review 1 for Stealth RS Grip Comp Stick
Date:10/22/12
Overall Rating
5 out of 5
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Design
5 out of 5
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Durability
4 out of 5
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Features
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Value
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Weight: 
Extremely Light
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Light
Retinadoc
Location:Moorestown, NJ
Skill Level: Intermediate
Frequency: 2-5 times per week
Gender: male
Interest: Ice Hockey
Best Description: Player
Best stick
Pros: Helped improve my game, Great value, Quality, Easy to use, Features
Extremely light weight. Allows powerful slap shot and wrist shot. Superficial layers easily abraded. Best stick I've ever used.
Review 2 for Stealth RS Grip Comp Stick
Overall Rating
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Design
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Durability
3 out of 5
3 out of 5
Features
5 out of 5
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Performance
5 out of 5
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3 out of 5
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Weight: 
Perfect Balance
Heavy
Light
rightwinger
Location:Fort Wayne, IN
Skill Level: Advanced
Frequency: 2-5 times per week
Gender: male
Best Description: Player
Good Twig
Pros: Easy to use, Features
Cons: the s19 is better, durability
While I do enjoy the new Stealth RS, it is important to keep in mind that commodities on all material have gone up so the result is that so have the price of hockey sticks. This was an effort to still produce the S19 without breaking the bank for people. Easton simply could not keep producing the quality stick that the S19 had without it costing $300. So my advice is buy an S19 while they are on clearance. You will not find a higher quality stick than that. The Stealth RS is a good stick but the S19 was a much better and of higher quality stick.
Review 3 for Stealth RS Grip Comp Stick
Overall Rating
4 out of 5
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Design
5 out of 5
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Durability
3 out of 5
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Features
5 out of 5
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Performance
5 out of 5
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Value
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Weight: 
Extremely Light
Heavy
Light
tboar
Skill Level: Advanced
Frequency: 2-5 times per week
Gender: male
Interest: Ice Hockey
Best Description: Player
Awesome Performance - Questionable Durability
Pros: Helped improve my game
Cons: questionable durability
I've been playing Bauer sticks forever and decided to try a switch when a pre-order RS was offered to me.
In golf terms, I started pulling passes, wrist shots, and slap shots which to me means this stick has better torsional stiffness. It took a while to adapt to this difference.
I picked up a little on my wrist shots in general, not sure about slap shots, but the biggest performance difference is how much more speed I can get on a quick-release snap shot.
Since my first one was from the first production run, I'm not sure if my comments on durability will be valid long term, but I'll speak anyway. I have tested and had S19's crack around the heel/hosel. The RS doesn't seem to do that. The shaft is light and from my perspective, the trade-off is durabilty. In the NHL and in my case, it looks like they tend to break prematurely, and almost randomly, in the mid-shaft area.
I now have sticks from a later production run and so far, so good...
The player in me says buy this for a competitive advantage, but if durability and long term cost matters more to you, choose the TotalOne.
Review 4 for Stealth RS Grip Comp Stick
Overall Rating
5 out of 5
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Design
5 out of 5
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Durability
5 out of 5
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Features
5 out of 5
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Value
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Weight: 
Extremely Light
Heavy
Light
Anonymous
Location:Downtown Chicago
Skill Level: Advanced
Frequency: More than 5 times per week
Gender: male
Interest: Ice Hockey
Best Description: Player
Amazing Stick
Pros: Helped improve my game, Quality, Easy to use, top notch
Cons: Expensive
The RS is an amazing stick. I purchased the stick when it first came out and started using it right away. I play both ice and roller and the stick performs flawlessly on both surfaces. The stick is strong and durable with great flex points in the stick. If you buy the correct stick for your body type, you do not have to worry about it breaking it any more than a normal stick. It is extremely strong and takes a good beating from me. I play, both roller and ice, more than 5 times a week and has held up extremely well, it is a little beat up now but still gets the job done. I would buy this stick again in a heartbeat. I have two top notch sticks now, one is the RS the other is the APX. The only complaint I have about the RS is that it feels a bit hollow, similar to the S19, but the RS is a lot lighter so it’s understandable. Again, it’s a great stick that is super reliable and accurate with each shot. I’d recommend it to anyone looking into it.
Review 5 for Stealth RS Grip Comp Stick
Date:12/11/11
Overall Rating
1 out of 5
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Design
5 out of 5
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Durability
1 out of 5
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Features
5 out of 5
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Value
1 out of 5
1 out of 5
rlatts
Location:Maplewood, MN
Skill Level: Intermediate
Frequency: 2-5 times per week
Gender: male
Interest: Ice Hockey
Best Description: Player
One game thats all!!
Cons: Quality, shaft/blade section not durable.
I bought an RS Stealth this morning, I play regualr adult league hockey, took the stickers off, taped it up....had maybe a dozen shifts....snap! Cracked at the bottom where the shaft meets the blade.
Honestly, one game?
I will try and return it to Total Hockey, and I would hope they would replace it instead of making me paying 30$ Plus to ship it back to Easton....
I thought buying an expensive stick would make it last....yikes....
S19, EQ50...more durable, had both of those and they lasted alot longer.
1 of 3 found this review helpful.
Review 6 for Stealth RS Grip Comp Stick
Overall Rating
5 out of 5
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Design
5 out of 5
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Durability
5 out of 5
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Features
5 out of 5
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Performance
5 out of 5
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Value
4 out of 5
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Weight: 
Extremely Light
Heavy
Light
Synergy49
Location:St. Louis
Skill Level: Intermediate
Frequency: 2-5 times per week
Gender: male
Interest: Ice
Best Description: Player
wow
Pros: Helped improve my game, Quality, Easy to use, Features
Cons: Expensive
This stick is sick. After playing around and getting adapted to how light the stick is i can say this is one of the best i have had. It has a verry fast release and the puck jumps of the blade. So far there has been no issues with the stick cracking like the older stealth did on the blade. I just wish it didnt have the 250 price tag
2 of 2 found this review helpful.