FAQ

Q: How long has Combat Sports been in business and how does Ballistik Hockey fit into the picture?

Q: Why should I choose 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.

Q: Where can I purchase a Combat hockey stick?

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Q: Why should I buy a 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.

Q: 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

Q: 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)

Q: What is your replacement warranty 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.

Q: Are composites 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.

Q: Can composites 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.


If your question wasn’t answered, please e-mail our Customer Service Department, and they will be happy to help you.
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