QR6 Pro: Covert's Ultra Low Kick Point

The biggest characteristic of the Covert line is its use of an ultra low kick point. As it is with all sticks of this style, this means the stick flexes the most near the hosel, close to the blade. Contrary to how it works in high kick sticks—where the bend occurs higher up, making for a slower release time—the lower kick point can release quicker with a shorter reaction time when snapping back on the shot. This does mean less power is generated naturally through the stick, but the speed at which the puck is released helps make up for that.

Minimus Carbon 25

The QR6 Pro stick features Minimus Carbon 25, as seen in their other high-end sticks. Minimus Carbon 25 is a spread-tow weave designed to reduce fibre crimp and deformation, ensuring the carbon fibres are more uniformly aligned and making for a more stable and stronger structure.

Despite being exceptionally strong, the Minimus Carbon 25 weave is designed to be thin and light. This combination is crucial for modern sticks, as it makes the stick easier and quicker to handle without sacrificing that necessary durability. Low kick point sticks tend to focus the force on a single point, which makes finding that balance between strength and agility in the stick all the more important.

QR Edge Taper

The taper area of the Covert stick is its most important section; this is the area that drives flex energy through the hosel, where the stick bends for that quick release shot. The design needs to be simultaneously strong while enhancing the effectiveness of that system, which is what the QR Edge taper aims to do.

The taper uses a distinct, hexagonal geometry to amplify the power generated on the shot, which helps ensure that as much energy stored in the stick is used efficiently. With the kick point being so low and away from where the hands are on low kick point sticks, sometimes this style may lose a good amount of stability on the shot, leading to less reliable accuracy. The Covert family’s QR Edge taper looks to ameliorate that shortcoming with its more stable and stronger build.

New Edge Blade

One of the stick’s new features is the Edge blade, which is redesigned to contribute to faster, more precise shots, giving players the edge they need on their competition. The unique shape of the blade where it contacts the ice ensures that the stick engages more effectively and is easier to load for quick release shots.

Minimus Carbon 25 encases the lightweight polymer core of the new Edge Blade, enhancing puck feel and reducing blade fatigue. The advanced carbon weave design ensures the blade remains resilient and responsive through the most intense gameplay. The construction is designed to provide superior control and consistency, enabling the stick to last longer at peak performance. The combination of durability and lightness enhances its reliability on precise and quick-release shots.

New PL 88 Construction

The stick features Warrior’s newly re-engineered PL 88 construction, which is an improvement from the previous RLC 188. RLC 188 was known for its reliability and performance, and the PL 88 looks to take it a step further by further increasing the stick's durability and weight reduction. This enhancement is achieved through lowerweight fibres and thermoplastic-toughened epoxy resin, additionally making for a well-balanced stick.