Reebok 9KO Hockey Stick
December 2, 2006 by Tyler
Filed under Hockey Equipment, NHL Business
The National Hockey League and the Hockey World got its taste for a new composite stick designed by Reebok last night. Pavel Datsyuk of the Detroit Red Wings used the new Reebok 9KO for the first time.
The one piece composite stick features holes in the shaft of the stick that make it 20% more aerodynamic than current solid shaft models.
UPDATE: December 11/2006
According to a call that I placed to Reebok/CCM headquarters in Montreal this morning, the Reebok 9KO stick is set to hit store shelves on March 1, 2007 with a lofty retail price of $330-350 USD.
The hockey equipment representative from Reebok that I was speaking with was very tight-lipped about the new stick and would not divulge any more information. This is a great marketing tactic by Reebok, keeping the hype at a high level surrounding the new 9KO stick.
UPDATE: December 15/2006 - A better picture can be seen here.
UPDATE: February 1/2007 - Datsyuk has been using the new RBK 9KO for over a month now and has said that it feels very strong and gives him more power on his shots.
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National Hockey League Digest » Reebok Pitchman:Pavel Datsyuk on Mon, 4th Dec 2006 5:35 pm
[...] We recently featured the Red Wing’s Russian phenom Pavel Datsyuk’s new Reebok 9KO Hockey Stick. [...]
National Hockey League Digest » Second Carnival Of Hockey on Wed, 13th Dec 2006 11:53 am
[...] Of course, I have to throw in a submission from NHL Digest on the New Reebok Hockey Stick: RBK 9KO [...]
National Hockey League Digest » New RBK 9KO Reebok Hockey Stick on Fri, 15th Dec 2006 8:59 am
[...] In our previous posts on the Reebok 9KO stick, which is due to hit store shelves on March 1, 2007, we included a less than perfect picture. Well, we have finally located a better image to show you! [...]
kim aarola on Fri, 22nd Dec 2006 5:37 pm
i am 14 year old and I play ice hockey in finland and i want try new stick rbk 9ko
Jorad on Fri, 29th Dec 2006 8:23 pm
This new hockey stick looks very apppealing to me and I think if the price were to be $150, RBK would make alot more money than selling this stick at $250. Anyways, it’s a very nice stick. You might think it will break easily because it has the holes in it but, NO it dosn’t. It’s as strong as any other composite and/or alluminum stick.
Happy New Year,
Jorad
mike zaminer on Sat, 30th Dec 2006 1:35 pm
wow that is quite the stick i will for sure buy it and try it out
MAZ on Sat, 30th Dec 2006 1:36 pm
i play hockey in canada and when i saw the reebok 9ko it blew my mined a stick with holes wow i cant wait to try the stick out
aaron on Fri, 12th Jan 2007 7:01 pm
if you give me a prototype of that stick ill try it out and you guys some feedback of it
Tyler on Sat, 13th Jan 2007 10:02 am
Thank you for your comments!
Unfortunately, we do not have any prototypes of the RBK 9K0 to let people try out.
Please contact Reebok hockey if you are interested in a prototype model. I am not sure what their policy is on testing prorotypes, but most companies use professional leagues and players to test their new gear.
Thanks again!
the who? on Mon, 15th Jan 2007 12:49 pm
wow that stick kicks ass!
National Hockey League Digest » Worst Hockey Equipment In History on Mon, 22nd Jan 2007 8:27 am
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Everett on Wed, 24th Jan 2007 1:37 pm
HOLY MOLY HOCKEY STICK! this hockey stick looks like a getter for me. i can’t wait to try it out! i better start saving.
mike aquateda on Sat, 27th Jan 2007 9:10 pm
omg this stick is amazing i always told my dad we should try that 1 time…. but u guys beat me 2 it cant wait to try that baby out
mike aquateda on Sat, 27th Jan 2007 9:12 pm
WHEN IS THIS STICK BEING RELEASED??????
Andrew on Sun, 28th Jan 2007 6:24 pm
Can you not read Mike Aquateda March 1st, 2007
CC on Mon, 29th Jan 2007 1:43 pm
I think that all of you that have posted are crazy because the stick is soooo heavy because they have to add more compisite to reinforce those holes and really how aerodynamic do you need you stick to be!?
I never new a hockey stick to have that much drag that you need to put holes in it just to make it move better..
If you ask me i think that RBK is stupid for puttin a stick like that out because if you want to make your stick more aerodynamic then just drill about a hundred little holes in it and away you go!!
any way i just had to get that off my chest because i think that the stick is way overrated and nobody should even be able to play with it.!!!!!
jj on Mon, 29th Jan 2007 5:58 pm
Personally i hate rbk. But i like the stick, I also think its a bad idea because every brand will start doing it and i like my good ol vapor 30 lite.
Gorilla Crouch » Meme so Ronery on Thu, 1st Feb 2007 12:33 am
[...] Equipment: College hockey style facemask and one of the new Pavel Datsyuk Reebok 9KO twigs. [...]
Nate on Sat, 3rd Feb 2007 2:12 pm
Heyy Weiners Stick sucks Ass
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National Hockey League Digest » Nike Supreme One90 Composite Stick on Mon, 19th Feb 2007 11:04 am
[...] After reviewing the new Reebok RBK 9K0 stick, there were alot of requests to take a look at what Nike Hockey had to offer. [...]
National Hockey League Digest » Colby Armstrong Uses Reebok 9K0 Stick on Sat, 24th Feb 2007 9:06 am
[...] We saw Colby Armstrong score the game winning goal on Florida’s Ed Belfour last night using none other than the new Reebok 9K0 Stick! [...]
New RBK 9KO Reebok Hockey Stick | National Hockey League Digest on Tue, 20th Mar 2007 1:54 pm
[...] In our previous posts on the Reebok 9KO stick, which is due to hit store shelves on March 1, 2007, we included a less than perfect picture. Well, we have finally located a better image to show you! [...]
Daniel on Thu, 22nd Mar 2007 6:18 am
I think the holes are a stupid gimmick and will make no improvment. Think about it, if there are holes in a hollow stick, they will still use the same amount of graphite, if not more. All this is, is another way to cheat people to make money
Josh on Sun, 25th Mar 2007 2:38 pm
Hey, this ‘O’ Stick from RBK looks like it would break very easily, but thats not what I heard, I heard it is stronger than a regular stick. When will they come to Canada, Halifax. I want one for myself. Also how much is it?
josh
aNDREW on Fri, 30th Mar 2007 11:11 am
ANYONE KNOW HOW MUCH THIS WEIGHS? THANX
Steven on Fri, 30th Mar 2007 2:56 pm
The ‘O’ Stick feels around the same as a Easton Stealth Hockey Stick.
clinton on Thu, 5th Apr 2007 6:27 pm
well i think that it would be good to lower the price of the o-stick because more people will buy it and i love hockey and the stick but i just cant afford it and im sure there are more people like me
shannon on Sat, 7th Apr 2007 4:48 pm
i bet the o-stick is awesome but the price is… well its about 35 weeks of allowance and i need a new stick that is good for me and if the price wasnt so high i would have the o-stick p.s lower the prices.
Arin on Fri, 13th Apr 2007 5:01 pm
How much is the New RBK 9k0 stick worth in Canada?
chris on Tue, 1st May 2007 5:43 pm
yeah im 15 and i agree if the stick was 150 they would make a lot more money!! When is the 9ko coming out thats what i want to know because i need a new stick and if its coming out soon i will wait and buy a woody and then buy it!!!
Matt on Fri, 11th May 2007 10:31 am
This stick is insane…it’s needs 2 head it’s way 2 sault ste marie MI
josh on Sat, 12th May 2007 9:03 pm
i think this stick looks really ugly. i would rather get one of those synergy elites
Mitch on Sun, 15th Jul 2007 6:31 pm
heya! im from NZ and this stick is cheap compared to some sticks over here!
to the guy that askd how much it weight i think it weighs bowt 395grams! bowt the same as the 7k!
this stick is awesome!! i reckon its worth its price!! rbk r the first company to bring out a stick with holes in it!! thats awesome!! if they lower the price the company may not make any profits of it! in New Zealand most shops dont make profit of their sticks so we get them cheap from what we did about 2 years ago!!
anyway thats just wat i have to say!! lol
domenic on Sat, 28th Jul 2007 10:03 pm
Just got one. It is awesome!
Hockey dad on Tue, 4th Sep 2007 2:58 pm
I’m a hockey dad. When it’s time to buy hockey equipment, it’s very hard to tell your kid that wants all the new hockey stuff that he can’t have because ” you are a young hockey player and that 9k0 stick at @300.00 is way too expensive for your caliber. A normal hockey stick will do the same”. All the hype is not aimed at the top level players but to young lads thinking that without that stick, they will fail.
drew schweiger on Tue, 2nd Oct 2007 2:20 pm
this new stick kicks ass!
leske on Thu, 1st Nov 2007 4:58 pm
this stick is waaaaaaaaay over priced
RYAN F on Sun, 18th Nov 2007 4:42 pm
yo this stick is the bomb..get it i have one and i just got the new stealth 17 …..the RBK is much better
Hockey Dad on Wed, 2nd Jan 2008 3:04 pm
My 10 year old got this stick and liked it very much, but the blade chipped out and delaminated at the toe after about 2 months of use. Thought this RBK would be better than the 3 Eastons he broke last season (when he was 9) but I guess even a $200 cdn stick doesn’t last forever…or for 2 months !!
Ontario Hockey Dad/ Coach on Thu, 14th Feb 2008 11:02 pm
Well, my son is now using the new 9K-O and let me tell you something…. it’s sweet. A little heavier than his Easton Stealth but the weight is ‘end loaded’ and the final blade velociity on his shot has increased as a result. I’m sure that the holes have less to do with it than the change in center balance of the stick. With the increased material to ’strengthen’ at the holes, you also change the flex point which he and I will both attest, adds to increased velocity and control. He’s an average to small 11 year old and I’m sorry but… this stick DOES add to his shot. I bought it primarily due to the Datsyuk blade ( 5.5 lie, closed face, mid curve) since this is FAR MORE IMPORTANT that a price….. but was REALLY impressed with the stick as a whole. You DO get what you pay for folks…..
Datsyuk13 on Sun, 2nd Mar 2008 11:16 am
At first my friend said he was getting it when only datsyuk had but he didnt.Then his cusin got it( a girl).Then i wanted it so he got it for good grades and i asked if i could get it and my parents said no(by the way im 12) (my friend is 11)(his cusin is 13).Then a couple days before valentines day i got the stick.
Datsyuk13 on Sun, 2nd Mar 2008 11:18 am
AND I ALSO HAVE A VAPOR XV!!!I THINK IT IS A VAPOR XV!!!!
joe111 on Sat, 12th Apr 2008 2:30 pm
hell i bought 2 of them for my 13 yr old back in august with a pair of rbk 9k skates he loved them both but made the rest of his team jealuos including his asst coach.
joe111 on Sat, 12th Apr 2008 2:31 pm
oh yea paid 500 for each stick and 600 for the skates
mike on Tue, 11th Nov 2008 5:45 pm
yeah, right joe
stephen barbosa on Thu, 13th Nov 2008 5:06 pm
My God does anyone use a wooded stick anymore? My personal favorite growing up and to this day because I have a few left is the TITAN SuperPro….followed by HESPELER and Bending Branches. I used the stiff shafts because of my slapshot. These three brands were great. I just can’t get used to these composites.