Warrior RTL M3 Intermediate Goalie Stick
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Intro & New Features
Warrior introduces the Warrior RTL M3 Intermediate Goalie Stick, new for 2024. With many returning features, the RTL M3 builds on the success of its predecessor, including SlideGrip Technology, a HiFused design, and impact-resistant fibres over the shaft. The Minimus Carbon weave has been improved on the RTL M3 to enhance durability and performance with maximum efficiency.
Shaft Construction
The shaft includes an asymmetrical shaft geometry which makes this stick extremely lightweight. In addition, the stick features a Minimus Carbon 25 weave, new to the brand. Minimus Carbon 25 gives the stick exceptional durability and weight reduction, as well as better playability.
Paddle Construction
The RTL M3 paddle has an innovative, geometric design to improve the energy load from the paddle through to the low kick point of the stick. The beauty of the Ritual M-series is in its incredible balance and playability, and the M3 RTL has taken that legacy to the next level by incorporating a Minimus Carbon 25 weave into the previous M1’s build. This upgraded carbon fibre weave works with the geometry to enhance energy load, giving you better control when taking shots and passes.
Blade Construction/Stiffness
The blade is where the Minimus Carbon 25 material really makes an impact on the stick’s construction. Warrior sticks have been growing in popularity for their increasing durability and balance with every new iteration. Minimus Carbon 25 strengthens and stiffens the blade, making it more reliable on shots, passes, and rebounds.
Graphics
The Warrior RTL M3 keeps to that really clean matte finish with a few colour adjustments. Notably, around the SlideGrip, the signature teal, green, and yellow hash pattern graphic has been extended upwards in spikes along the shaft. There is also a gradual transition towards the paddle, with some silver colour showing. The Minimus Carbon 25 weave is visible in the form of squares along the entire stick.
Grip
At the top of the paddle, SureGrip technology provides better hold and control of the stick. It is textured on the Pro, improving feel and quickening grip transition as needed.
Blade Patterns, Paddle Lengths
The Warrior RTL M3 Intermediate Goalie Stick is available in black and paddle lengths 23.5" - 24.5". It also has a twist blade pattern, and comes in right and left hands.
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.
