Overview
Playing Style
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Power-Focused Playing Style
This style suits players who thrive on generation strong, top end speed through longer and forceful strides. They come with a stiffer boot that efficiently transfers energy into the rink for maximum power with every stride.Acceleration-Focused Playing Style
For players who rely on quick bursts of speed and agile movements to dominate the game, this type of skate is ideal. These offer a moderately stiff boot that balances support with mobility. These these skates, you can swiftly change direction, make sudden moves and accelerate rapidly.
Fit Profile
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If multiple categories are selected, it indicates the skate is available in or can be molded to different fit profiles.
Low Profile Fit
Narrow forefoot, narrow heel pocket, shallow instep depth and low overall volume.
Medium Profile Fit
Medium forefoot, medium heel pocket, medium instep depth and medium overall volume.
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High Volume Fit
Wide forefoot, wide heel pocket, deep instep depth and high overall volume.
Level of Play Definitions
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If multiple categories are selected, it indicates the skate is suitable for multiple levels of play.
Recreational-Level Skates
Built for the new-to-hockey player or casual skaters that are looking for an affordable option. These are great starter skates, especially for youth players.
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Designed for players who are confident in their skating stride and are ready to take their performance to the next level. These players are on the rink 1-2 times a week playing mid-to-high level hockey.
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Engineered for the best performance, protection, durability and comfort. These players are usually on the rink three times or more a week and are playing high-level hockey.
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Cut Protection Level
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This is the general level of protection against cuts.
- Minimum: Basic protection suitable for competitive play
- Standard: Balanced protection for intense gameplay. Protects against more severe cuts.
- Maximum: Highest level of cut resistance for elite gameplay. Ideal for competitive adult hockey and designed for the biggest and fastest players.
ANSI Rated Cut Level
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Measures the actual cut resistance of materials based on the ANSI/ISEA 105 standard.
ANSI Level Description Grams of Force N/A No specific cut resistance rating provided by the manufacturer. N/A A1 Minimal protection; withstands light cuts. 200-499 A2 Lower-level protection; resists slightly heavier cuts. 500-999 A3 Low-level protection; suitable for competitive play. 1,000-1,499 A4 Standard protection; defends against significant cuts. 1,500-2,199 A5 Elevated protection for intense play. 2,200-2,999 A6 Extra protection for faster, higher-impact play. 3,000-3,999 A7 Ultra-high protection. 4,000-4,999 A8 Premium protection for all levels of play and ages. 5,000-5,999 A9 Top-tier cut resistance for ultimate protection. 6,000+
Certifications
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Indicates compliance with safety standards and regulations for hockey gear.
- USA Hockey: Approved for play under USA Hockey regulations. Ensures gear meets safety standards for organized play in the United States.
- BNQ: Certified by the Bureau de Normalisation du Quebec for cut-resistant hockey gear. Required for players in Canadian Minor Hockey leagues to ensure on-ice safety.
- CE: Meets European safety standards for protective equipment. Designed for compliance with regulations across European leagues and recreational play.
The Easton EQ50 Hockey sticks offer the ultimate combination of balance and control. The EQ50 hockey stick features a customizable weighted end-plug to ensure the ultimate balanced feel even when cutting down the stick length. The EQ50 is the evolution of the SE16 hockey stick taking the Focus Weight Technology™ to the next level by making it visible and customizable.
The Easton EQ stick line features the Focus Weight Technology™ to offer the ultimate feel and puck control. Focus Weight Technology™ concentrates materials in the heel of the blade to aid in puck control by helping keep the puck on the blade and control tough passes. The weighted heel also delivers more power and velocity making your shot unstoppable. Easton has made the weight in heel visible on the new EQ sticks. The EQ50 stick features the 15 gram visible weight in the heel.
Easton has continued to use their premier construction on the EQ 50 stick. The EQ50 stick features a Kevlar wrap to increase durability and vibration dampening. Similar to the ST stick the EQ50 stick features a some what see through graphics allowing for the carbon material underneath to show through given the stick a cool unique look.
Bottom line if you were a fan of the popular SE16 you wont be let down by the EQ50 which offers a similar feel with the added benefit of a customizable balance point.
Specifications
- Construction:
- Kevlar® wrap offers added durability/impact protection and vibration dampening
- Compression molded construction - Easton's top of the construction process that offers a responsive smooth and consistent flex
- Shaft:
- Focus Weight Technology™ features customizable weighted end cap for optimal balance with adjustable swing weight
- Butt-end features four 5g removable weights to customize the balance point
- Excellent for when balances the weight shift that occurs when cutting a stick down
- Tapered flex design directs flex point toward the bottom of the stick for a lower kick point
- Focus Weight Technology™ features customizable weighted end cap for optimal balance with adjustable swing weight
- Geometry:
- Slightly concave walls for a fairly traditional stick feel
- Grip: Traditional smooth grip coating
- Blade:
- Multi-Rib™ adds strength and rigidity throughout the blade
- Micro-Bladder™ - Easton's proprietary process of producing a consistent blade
- Visible Focus Weight Technology™ (15g) redistributes weight to the impact area to control hard passes and keep the puck on your blade
- Flex: 75, 85, 100, and 110
- Length: 61"
- Weight: 493 grams (with the four 5 gram weights in the end plug)- based on 85 flex
*Chara curve is a mid 3/4" curve instead of mid 9/16"
