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Category: Pads

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CCM Eflex 6 hockey goalie pads review

September 29, 2023September 29, 2023 Matt Hills

Full review of the CCM EFlex 6 pads is available on YouTube thanks to Just Hockey. Without their help I wouldn’t have been able to make these video and review this gear. So check them out and buy something, let … Continue reading CCM Eflex 6 hockey goalie pads review

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Hockey goalie pads soft vs stiff thigh rise test with a puck machine!

September 28, 2023September 29, 2023 Matt Hills

  I’ve always show off examples of soft thigh rises letting in pucks at the NHL and pro levels. But I haven’t been able to show a side by side of a stock soft optioned pad compared to a stiffer … Continue reading Hockey goalie pads soft vs stiff thigh rise test with a puck machine!

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Disappointing quality in CCM Eflex 6 pads

September 26, 2023September 29, 2023 Matt Hills

I’ve talked about quality concerns with the nylon binding on the sliding edge of the CCM EFlex 6 pads, here is another design choice that has gone backwards as well as showing off the poor quality of materials being used … Continue reading Disappointing quality in CCM Eflex 6 pads

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Top view and super slow motion of the CCM EFlex 6 Total Custom pads and the puck machine.

September 8, 2023September 12, 2023 Matt Hills

Top view and super slow motion of the CCM EFlex 6 Total Custom pads and the puck machine. Soft knee break is the biggest culprit to the flex shown here. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hockey … Continue reading Top view and super slow motion of the CCM EFlex 6 Total Custom pads and the puck machine.

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How does the CCM Eflex 6 Total Custom Pro pads thigh rise hold up in the Puck Machine test?

September 6, 2023September 29, 2023 Matt Hills

Thanks to Just Hockey for letting me test the CCM EFlex 6 Total Custom Pro pads. Here, I put them up against my Boni puck machine at about 65 mph to see how the thigh rises hold up to shots. As you … Continue reading How does the CCM Eflex 6 Total Custom Pro pads thigh rise hold up in the Puck Machine test?

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Goalie Pad Rebound Test

July 14, 2021November 12, 2021 Matt Hills

Hockey companies always advertise that their goalie pads produce the biggest rebounds. So far there hasn’t really been anyone doing independent testing of this and it all came down to which company’s marketing team got to the most people or … Continue reading Goalie Pad Rebound Test

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Exclusive CCM Axis Goalie Pads, Catcher & Blocker Sneak Peak

October 25, 2019October 28, 2019 Matt Hills

Here are exclusive photos and information on the CCM Axis catcher, blocker, & goalie pads. First, these are not sent by CCM nor is this post endorsed by CCM. You will probably find better photos coming from their “influencers” after … Continue reading Exclusive CCM Axis Goalie Pads, Catcher & Blocker Sneak Peak

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Brian’s Optik vs GNetik IV Pad Comparison

February 14, 2019 Matt Hills

I have had many people ask me about the difference between the Brian’s Optik and GNetik IV pads, so I made this video that should show off their differences and help you make a decision of which pad might work … Continue reading Brian’s Optik vs GNetik IV Pad Comparison

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CCM Eflex 3 Pad Review

July 19, 2017July 19, 2017 Matt Hills

Personal Details Male 6’3” 230 lbs Butterfly A-B level hockey Usage time: 6 Skates Price: Demo set Retail: $2000 My Proper Size: Bauer 1S/1X XL (36), CCM Eflex 3 35, Simmons 997 36, Warrior G2 35. Weight: 2510 grams, 5.54 … Continue reading CCM Eflex 3 Pad Review

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Simmons 997 Pro Series Leg Pad Review

June 6, 2016June 8, 2016 Matt Hills

  I would like to apologize for how long the video is. I wanted to get into all of the details in it and I wanted to show off the pads I compare it to (since those are in my … Continue reading Simmons 997 Pro Series Leg Pad Review

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