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WHAT IT BOASTS First off, we should start by saying this is a high-end stick. Meaning its price is not on the low-end (its around $300), but thats because it caters to the type of player that is not only looking for a premium bump in performance, but also for a stick thats not going to break within the first few shifts of use. Anyone whos ever used a one piece composite stick before knows that while theyre lightweight, responsive and offer a kick in power, they arent exactly the most durable pieces of sports equipment. Slashes, slap shots, flexing to showoff your strength -- all of these occurrences can spell the end for your expensive stick and also take you right out of a potentially important play. This is where Colt comes in with their Nanovate™ Nickel Cobalt technology. While the silver on the sticks make for a cool aesthetic, it also serves an important purpose. Making the stick 50% stronger than any other on the market and offering 21% more power. Sounds intriguing, no? But you must be wondering how all of this works. COLT 2 MODEL- HOW ITS MADE, WHAT ITS MADE OF As mentioned before, each and every stick produced by Colt is handmade in Canada and treated with a layer of Nanovate (the silver portion), a material originally designed for use in aerospace and gas turbine engine applications. The thin layered coating of Nanovate (0.02 mm) is placed over-top the area of the carbon fibre stick where it has been scientifically proven most likely to break, protecting it from damage caused by high levels of impact. At the same time, while the stick is 50% stronger and thus less likely to break, it still cannot be designed as "indestructible." No stick can. Every piece of equipment used in the NHL must comply with the strict and specific standards put in place by the league, helping to ensure the safety and well being of the athletes on the ice. Every stick must be designed to a break in certain situations. Whether it by from a slash, or from direct impact (think spearing), the stick needs to be able to snap so that no serious harm is done to anyone on ice. The first question that came to mind when we saw that the front end of the shaft was coated with extra material was what does this do to the overall balance of the stick? The answer to that is nothing. Even with the Nanovate technology, the stick maintains perfect balance. The weight increase with the extra coating is minimal, but for those looking to shed as many ounces as they can and get a little extra puck feel, a "Raw" version is available with a blade that is not treated with Nanovate. On the performance side of things, that increased strength and flexibility provides the stick with extra pop due to a higher amount of energy being stored in the shaft, adding power to a players shot. As well, since the shaft is more durable, high level players will find that they can push the stick to new limits without the fear of it breaking. Colt Hockey is currently manufacturing their second major model, the "Colt 2", and its currently available for purchase at a handful of hockey equipment suppliers around the country. The model is not yet available at any major sports equipment retailers, as Colts stick revolution has just begun and at this point the project still has a very grassroots feel to it. If youd like to find out more about Colt Hockey and their line of sticks or are looking to try one out for yourself, you can check out their site here. The future of hockey stick technology is here, and just like the game of hockey itself -- its made in Canada. Chris Mullin Jersey . Sociedad remained in sixth place with Villarreal a point behind in seventh, both in Europa League spots and in striking distance of fourth place and the final Champions League berth. 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