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After breaking a Supreme TotalOne after just two months, I decided I'd try to find a stick that could come close in performance for less money. I use an intermediate, so my options are fairly limited, and my search led me to the new Sherwood Nexon n12, which retails for around $170 here in the U.S. I think I paid around $220 or $230 for the TotalOne.
It seems as though very few people at the rink and here on HF have tried the new line of Sherwoods, so here are some thoughts:
In terms of weight, the n12 is comparable to the highest-end Bauers.
I'm happy with the balance, but I may not be experienced enough with various sticks to know when balance is off.
It feels a bit flimsy, which makes me think durability may be a problem, but I have no way to know exept to play with it, as I've only used it for three games so far.
Blade pattern choice is pretty limited, with only two choices at most retailers I've seen.
So far, I really like it. I had a great tournament over the weekend using the n12 for the first time, I scored a bunch, and my shot with the n12 is indistinguishable from my shot with the TotalOne, and the One95 and X:60 I used before it.
In short, I like the feel and performance of the n12, and I recommend it on all levels except for durability. I just haven't had it long enough to comment on that. It seems like a competitive stick at a significantly lower price point than high end sticks from the major stick manufacturers.
That's a very fair assessment. Let us know how it works out; reviews have almost always been positive so far. (Guess I threw in some bias in there but w/e)
I have heard good things as well. The only issue I have is the same thing you mentioned, which is the lack of blade choices at my LHS. Usually they only have Ryan & Coffey.
Sherwood makes pretty good sticks. I was also using more expensive sticks ($2-300) and finally became fed up breaking them so often.
I finally went out and bought the Sherwood N10 which is a really good stick. I paid around $80 bucks for it. I find that I actually like it better, and that it is more durable.
I ended up buying 3 of them so I dont have to worry about them for a while.
Honestly, you can either shoot or you can't, the most important thing is the feel of the stick. If you like the feel of a $10 wood one then go with that. If you think that a $300 stick feels the best for you then get that.
I would reccomended looking at the N10 though (never tried the N12, but I would assume its pretty similar). Its an affordable stick that performs well.
I had an N10 and really liked it although, as mentioned, it felt pretty "flimsy".
Last week, I scored probably my nicest two goals ever with it, and then broke it during a collision with an opponent!
I'll probably go with a lower-end (cheaper) stick next time.. because I just started hockey last year and I'm not good enough to really see much difference between price points.
I had an N10 and really liked it although, as mentioned, it felt pretty "flimsy".
Last week, I scored probably my nicest two goals ever with it, and then broke it during a collision with an opponent!
I'll probably go with a lower-end (cheaper) stick next time.. because I just started hockey last year and I'm not good enough to really see much difference between price points.
haha, would you rather the stick break or the bones it came in contact with?
Sticks have to break as per certification standards
Update: The stick is performing well with only cosmetic signs of wear so far. Strangely, after about a month of use I started to hear stuff moving around inside the stick. A coupe of days ago I took the cap off and turned it over, and several strands of clear plastic came out. It looked like long grass, but clear. I assume it's the internal lining.
The performance hasn't noticeably changed, but I was kind of weirded out by the plastic stuff.
It was pretty flimsy. Not like plastic wrap, but easily bendable without breaking. I think I've seen similar material lining Bauer sticks, but that stuff didn't come off and start floating around internally.
Again, the performance seems unchanged, so it's no real bother or problem. Just a mystery to me.
I'd have to think it's from the bladder mold. It probably wasn't properly removed and stuck to the inside. It helps to have uniform walls for durability and performance. Shouldn't have any impact at all, like the little bits of glue/epoxy that sometimes are left over from construction.
Update: 3 months after purchase, playing 2-3 times per week, the toe is disintegrating. It's still playable, but I think it won't be for long. I've been going through sticks quickly lately, so it has done better than the TotalOne, but three months still isn't as long as I'd like a stick to last.
I have another one that I haven't touched yet, so when my first one goes I'll obviously switch to that.
Just grabbed one of these... looking forward to using it on Sunday
I've had mine for about 2 1/2 months now I guess and while playing once a week at a fairly good level I don't see any noticeable breaking points other than some marks on the blade and shaft from slashes. I've also noticed the low kick point a lot in some cases and really like it.
I also wouldn't mind an update to this thread. I'm thinking about this stick or the T100. What are the differences? I know the T100 has a mid kick and the n12 has a low kick. It's hard to find anything on the T100. What is the weight / balanced like? Durability?
I also wouldn't mind an update to this thread. I'm thinking about this stick or the T100. What are the differences? I know the T100 has a mid kick and the n12 has a low kick. It's hard to find anything on the T100. What is the weight / balanced like? Durability?
They both feel very similar and are impressive sticks for 179 price range. Like you said the T100 is a mid kick while the N12 is a low kick which is basically the main thing I'd go off of if you're down to those 2 in particular. Other than that they are similar feeling sticks. The N12 has the concave shaft for your fingers to just of gel into and I'm not positive the T100 has that but I believe it is similar.
They both feel very similar and are impressive sticks for 179 price range. Like you said the T100 is a mid kick while the N12 is a low kick which is basically the main thing I'd go off of if you're down to those 2 in particular. Other than that they are similar feeling sticks. The N12 has the concave shaft for your fingers to just of gel into and I'm not positive the T100 has that but I believe it is similar.
I finally broke my of my n12s after buying two in August of '12. The toes on both are pretty beaten up, but the blades and shafts were pretty much intact until I snapped one last night at the heel of the blade.
Overall, the N12 has been one of my favorite sticks of all time, right up there with the One95. I'm hoping to find some on clearance this summer.
Bought my N10 pro stock from the pro-shop at the local rink as a backup, it has been far more durable then I would have thought. My next stick will be a Sherwood again for sure, it has outlasted three Warrior sticks/shafts that I used far less.
