Warrior Ritual V1 Pro+ Intermediate Goalie Stick
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The Warrior V1 Pro+ intermediate goalie stick takes the beloved Warrior CR1and pushes it to another level performance. The 14K weave and MInimus Carbon G 1200 represent some of the most advanced materials available for sticks today, and the VR1 Pro+ uses them liberally.
Shaft Construction
The shaft of the V1 Pro+ features an impact fiber layer to increase durability on those shots that just miss your blocker. The HiFused construction also ensures that the stick is nicely balanced and not heel heavy. The VibexLite that returns from the CR line diminishes vibrations considerably, which is extremely important in a stick this light and stiff.
Paddle Construction
The paddle also features Twin Spar reinforcement to create a poppier stick when shooting, as well as creating a solid platform that is more durable than competitors.
Blade Construction/Stiffness
The 14K weave blade on the senior V1 Pro+ is an extremely stiff and lightweight piece that does a great job with puck deflection. The blade being so light, along with the HiFused construction creates a staggeringly well balanced stick.
Graphics
The Warrior V1 Pro+ goalie stick has more colourways to offer than the original CR1 Pro. The Black/Silver and White/Silver colourways are returning, however both a White/Royal and White/Red have been added as well. The V1 Pro+ also has spots of exposed carbon near the edges of the stick, both for weight savings and visual appeal.
Grip
The V1 Pro+ intermediate stick features a good balance of grip that works well for poke checks and during play. The brightly coloured grip zone under the hand offers a raised tacky grip to keep the stick in your hand during play. The SlideGrip really helps when going out for those big poke checks, where it will not limit how hard your stick comes out of your hand.
Blade Patterns, Paddle Lengths, Stick Lengths, Weight, Level of Play
The V1 Pro+ intermediate goalie stick offers sizing of 23.5”. Additionally, Warrior offers two curves for the stick Quick (mid) and Mrazek (wedge).
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Category | Elite |
| Weight | |
| Shaft Construction | Minimus Carbon G 1200/14K Carbon weave |
| Paddle Construction | Minimus Carbon G 1200/14K Carbon weave |
| Blade Construction | Minimus Carbon G 1200/14K Carbon weave |
| Length | 23.5” |
| Other Features | SlideGrip, Impact Fiber Layer, TwinSpar, HiFused Construction, VibexLite |
| Warranty | 30 Days |
| Customizable | Yes |
Goalie Stick Sizing Information
Unlike other pieces of gear, Goalie Sticks are sized mostly to the goaltender’s preference and playing style rather than their height. The most important measurement, when purchasing a new goal stick, is the paddle height (the wide portion of the stick), which is usually taken from the heel of the stick to the shaft/paddle interface. The reason for the paddle height’s significance is because it sets up the goaltender’s depth in the ready stance and (if properly sized) positions the blocker in an optimal position.
Sizing Your Goalie Stick
To start analyzing the size of your goalie stick, put on your goalie skates to get an accurate height of where you will be in your stance. If you’re looking to be even more accurate, strap on your goalie pads and blocker as well. Once that is done, get comfortable in your natural stance (the one you’d be in during a majority of gameplay) and look for the following:
1. The entire blade of the stick is flush with the ground while being 1’ - 2’ in front of your feet
2. After getting your stick into the flush position, check that the inside edge of the blocker hand sits on the outside edge of the goal pad (this is while holding just above the paddle).
Goalie Stick Sizing Considerations
Goalie Stick sizing can be very subjective compared to other pieces of equipment. The reason for this is the ambiguity of each goaltenders ‘natural stance’, especially with younger goaltenders. It is rather common for children to use taller sticks in comparison to their height, as their stance depth isn’t usually as aggressive as a seasoned goalie.
The shaft length of a goalie stick is usually best left at its stock length, as it serves to counteract the weight of the blade and ideally place the center of gravity at the top of the paddle. The one exception to this rule is for advanced puck handlers, cutting the shaft will allow more power transfer when shooting as a result of being able to keep the blade flush to the ice while near the goaltender’s feet.
