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How long has Combat Sports been in business and how does Ballistik Hockey fit into the picture? Combat Sports specializes in the design, manufacturing, and marketing of composite baseball bats and composite hockey sticks. Rich in composite sporting goods history, Combat’s engineers has been supplying hockey sticks to brand name companies since 1994, when they developed the first commercially successful composite hockey stick. They proudly supplied over 2 million units to a wide range of well known companies selling under top brand names and in 2002 they decided to make their own sticks under the brand Ballistik Hockey. Combat's engineers designed their first commercially successful composite baseball bat in 1998, and released the first all-composite bat in 2002. Similar to the hockey stick company, they manufactured bats for other well known brands for years and eventually branded their own identity Combat. In 2008, Combat purchased Ballistik Hockey, where we could focus our efforts and combine both brands into Combat Sports. As a grassroots company, our focus is on the player and our plan is simple: to strengthen the softball/baseball and hockey communities with unparalleled technology. We strive to understand what players need and want. Our staff consists of elite level players, past greats, and weekend warriors. Not only is our staff regarded as composite design, manufacturing, and engineering experts, but we are also die hard fans and players of the games.

Why should I chose Combat over other brands?In short, Combat has the industry proven experience in composite manufacturing and has developed performance enhancing, extremely durable, patent pending products, supported by the industries longest replacement warranty. It is about getting these products in your hands, when you do, you won’t look back.

Why should I buy composite stick over wood? Just as graphite composite materials have become the “defacto” performance standard in the tennis and golfing industry, composites are rapidly becoming the standard in the hockey stick world and are pushing aside the old wood and aluminum products. Composite sticks, shafts and blades offer many performance advantages to hockey players of all skills and ages when compared to wood or aluminum. In fact, the vast majority of NHL players have made the switch to composite sticks to improve their performance for the following reasons: * Improved Shooting Performance and Consistency * Consistency in the product throughout it’s life * Lighter and More Consistent Weight * Durability Combat Hockey composite sticks make excellent economic sense over the long run while providing superior performance to all levels and types of players. Combat Hockey sticks and shafts have proven to be the most durable on the market.

What makes the Combat line unique? There are five main reasons to consider Combat composite hockey products: * Combat offers Canadian engineered products * Performance enhancing * Extreme durability * Industries longest replacement warranty * Professional and courteous customer service

How do I pick the right stick? Selecting the right stick is critical to comfort and improved performance. Factors to consider when selecting the right hockey stick Shaft Stiffness* Comp Super Flex (80) Recreational and Competitive finesse players Mid Flex (90) Strong forwards, equal wrist & slap shots Stiff Flex (100) Defense & strong forwards, good slap shots Pro Stiff Flex (110) Strongest players, very hard shot *When in doubt, go with the more flexible shaft. Most players make the mistake of using too stiff a shaft, which is beyond their strength and capability to maximize performance. The flex and subsequent kick in the shaft is what gives the enhanced performance in composite materials. Blade Type MC Traditional, best all around HCR, HCS, SC Raise the puck quickly with snap and slap shots CC, TC, IC Used for fast rising shots. Also provides ability to more accurately direct wrist shots COMBAT CURVE CHART Pattern Curve Type Curve Depth Curve Size Face Angle Blade Length Lie Toe Shape MC - (Modano) (Mid Curve) Mid Slight 1/2 inch Slightly Open Short 5 Round TC - (Sakic)(Toe Curve) Toe Moderate 1/2 inch Open Med 5.5 Round HCS - (Lidstrom) (Heel Curve Square) Heel Deep 1/2 inch Very Open Med 6 Square HCR - (Drury) (Heel Curve Round) Heel Slight 1/2 inch Very Open Med 5.5 Round IC - (Iginla) Toe Moderate 1/2 inch Closed Med 5 Round SC - (Spezza) Heel Slight 3/8 inch Open Med 5 Round CC - (Coffey) Mid Deep 9/16 inch Closed Med 5.5 Square Blade Lie * 5 Puck farther from body, more wind up 6 Puck closer to body *Ballistik blades are as following: MC = lie 5 TC = lie 5.5 HCR = lie 5 HCS = lie 6 IC = lie 5 SC = lie 5 CC = lie 5.5 Category * Senior: Adult males, strong teens & women * Intermediate: Adult women, tall youth * Junior: Youth (<12 yrs)

What is your replacement warrant policy? Combat Sports offers an industry leading, 30-day one-time replacement warranty. We can offer this due to the high durability standards on our products. Refer to our warranty policy for specific terms, conditions and procedures on the warrant tab.

Are composite for recreational players and juniors too?Yes, all levels of hockey players will benefit. Combat’s light weight, variable flex models, and durable construction, will meet the needs for all levels, professional or recreational, allowing the player to optimize their shooting performance and improve their overall game.

Can composite save me money?Yes, with up to seven times less breakage, and Combat’s cost effective design, we are a cost saving solution – a true wood replacement alternative. The player will experience cost savings over the course of a season or two with an improved performance to their game.