Overview
The Reebok Ai9 hockey sticks are the premier sticks in the Reebok Ai stick line. The Ai hockey sticks focus on providing maximum power. Reebok has introduced a few new features to the Ai 9 hockey stick such as, the 2:1 power taper, Xlerated Blade, and mid-kick point to make the A.I 9 stick the most powerful stick from Reebok.
The greatest difference between the Ai 9 stick and the Reebok 11K is the flex point. The Reebok AI9 stick features a mid-kick point that is not quite as fast of a shot release but it results in a more powerful shot because it allows the stick to store more energy. Reebok recently examined several NHL players stick to see what flex profile was being used and found that 60% of the players were using mid-kick sticks and only 40% were using low kick sticks.
To further increase power Reebok has introduced the 2:1 power taper, and Xlerated blade. The 2:1 ratio is that the top and bottom walls are twice as stiff as the sides. According to Reebok this design allows for effortless loading and maximum power transfer/stability. Reebok has also added a new blade core to the Ai 9 stick which they are calling the Xlerated Blade. The Xlerated Blade is a new highly reactive foam bare combined with an added layer of extra stiff carbon on the blade surface provide more direct power.
The Reebok Ai nine stick features a dark profile from the players perspective to make it a little easier for the player to identify with the puck.
- Heritage: New
- Level of Player: Ideal for the advanced to pro level of player
- Construction: Fused one-piece
- Shaft Dimensions: Rounded corners/Straight sidewalls
- Flex Point: Mid kick
- Weight: 454 grams (based on P87A curve, 85 flex)
Specifications
- Construction:
- Pure fiber construction one-piece construction that eliminates overlapping material in the lower shaft reducing weight and offing more consistency for maximum energy transfer
- Individual carbon fibers run straight through the shaft into the blade for maximum energy transfer
- Optibalance™ strategically integrated weight at the top of the shaft improves balance for a live feel
- Every stick is checked before it leaves the factory to ensure it has unmatched balance point
- Pure fiber construction one-piece construction that eliminates overlapping material in the lower shaft reducing weight and offing more consistency for maximum energy transfer
- Flex Profile:
- 2:1 Power Taper Ratio - The face of the shaft is twice as stiff as the side for effortless loading and maximum power transfer and stability
- High modulus graphite
- Dual Matrix Technology offers a spring loading effect at the kick point for a quick and deadly release
- Two different graphite weaves are used on the forehand and backhand to increase the power and snap during shot release
- Geometry:
- Traditional shaft shape
- Grip: Smooth stick finish with Tactile texture
- Blade:
- Xlerated blade - A new highly reactive foam core combined with an added layer of extra stiff carbon on the blade surface provide more direct power
- Super light graphite
- Flex: Mid 75, Regular 85, Stiff 100
- Length: Mid 58", Regular 60", Stiff 60"
Previous Feedback
Comments: LOVE IT!!!! Super light!!!! Strong!!!
From: Vinnie
Comments: I got a AI.9 pro stock stick from an unnamed recently drafted player. Anyway, I just play beer league and rec hockey; stick is feather light. 100 flex so it is decently stiff, really responsive off the blade on clappers. Worth a shot (pun intended). I like it better than the Warrior twigs i've been using.
From: Ben
Comments: I picked one of these up because I broke my APX. My neighbor told me that reebok's are more durable then any stick he has used. The carbon fiber window is a good idea for consumer purposes but not for the durability of the product. I used it this weekend in a tournament and the adhesive that holds the stick together in the blade started to separate. A good stick but breaks to fast.
From: Will US
Comments: Ive been playing hockey at the AAA and later ACHA D3 level for 16 years, and after trying every brand during that time Ive finally settled with Reebok and this stick tops them all. By far the best twig Ive ever used. I play D and this is perfect for slapshots and one-timers from the point and is deadly when the occasion to snipe one down low comes around. Extremely durable as Ive had it for a bit over a month and the only thing is some paint chipping, but I buy sticks for function over form. Compare that to other brands where I went through three twigs in three months.. Very light compared to other sticks Ive used, which took some getting used to, but thats a problem Ill take any day. And I love the 2:1 ratio of the shaft. I was skeptical at first but when you fire a slapshot with this stick and then one from another brand its quite noticeable. The higher kickpoint to other top of the line sticks is perfect for D-men and others who dont need to get off the quickest shots, but rather need ones harder and more accurate. I can pick corners from anywhere on the ice with this twig. All in all 5/5 stars. I would highly recommend this stick for anyone.
From: Jaime, Erie, PA USA