The new Max Blades in ice hockey

A92/A28 vs. A92M/A28M
(including P92 Max, PP92M, M03, A92M)

Which players use the Max-Blades? Among professionals, the higher blades are becoming increasingly popular. It's the No. 1 trend in professional leagues worldwide. So, what's the deal with the blade variations P92 Max, PP92M, M03, and A92M?

What is the difference between P92 and P92 Max?

The difference lies in the surface area, which becomes higher, especially in the middle of the blade due to the maximum width.

What are the advantages of a higher blade in ice hockey?

The advantages of the blades P92 Max, PP92M, M03, and A92M are as follows:

• More surface area on the blade for faceoffs.
• More room and chances to catch the puck during board battles.
• Increased chances to hit the puck out of the air—whether for deflections or when trying to pick the puck out of mid-air.

What are the disadvantages of the blades P92 Max, PP92M, M03, and A92M? The disadvantages of these blades are as follows:

• Weight: Since more material is used, the stick is slightly heavier. With our sticks, this translates to an additional 15–25 grams.
• Balance: Since there's slightly more weight on the blade of the stick, the balance of the stick changes. This might require some adjustment initially.
• Look and Feel: At first glance, the blade looks unusual if you're used to the other variant. However, you quickly get used to it.

The feedback so far has been very positive, and the number of players using these blade variants is growing. These numbers show that the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.

The same applies to the variants P28 Max, W28MAX, and A28M.

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