The Warrior Ritual V1 SR senior goalie stick is a replacement for the Ritual CR2 that warrior had previously. The stick will feel very similar, but is wrapped in an extremely good looking graphic that is sure to attract goalies that want a composite stick that looks like one of their wood foam cores. The SR also features many of the same features found on its big brothers the V1 Pro and Pro .
Shaft Construction
The shaft of the SR uses much of the great tech from the V1 Pro and V1 Pro . This includes the Impact Fiber Layer, which improves the durability of the shaft from direct shots. The shaft also utilizes HiFused construction which does a lot to improve the balance of the stick so that it feels much lighter than it is. Finally the VibexLite technology that runs from tip to toe in the stick creates a damp feeling that limits vibration especially when compared to other composite sticks.
Paddle Construction
The paddle of the V1 SR includes TwinSpar technology to create a durable and stiff shaft the helps with shooting by creating more pop when flexed. The Minimus 800 that is used in the construction of the entire stick also creates a light platform that has great feel in part because of the VibexLite technology as well.
Blade Construction/Stiffness
The blade of the V1 SR senior goalie stick is just as stiff as the rest of the stick, which makes sense considering it has the same Minimus 800 construction all the way through. The Minimus 800 is a solid material for creating a stiff blade without pushing the cost of the stick too high.
Graphics
The V1 SR features some of the best looking graphics in the entire V1 line. Although it does not have any cool exposed carbon like its bigger brothers, the solid white (or black) base leaves the stick with a clean and foam core like look. The SR is available in Black/Silver, White/Black, White/Red and White/Blue.
Grip
The SlideGrip tech that is appears on the V1 Pro and V1 Pro makes it way down the SR senior composite sticks. This SlideGrip tech limits the friction of the stick during poke checks by using a raised and matted finish. At the top of the paddle, in the brightly coloured zone it is very different however. The bright colours represent a tacky grippy zone that improves control during play and makes sure the stick isn’t dropped.
Blade Patterns, Paddle Lengths, Stick Lengths, Weight, Level of Play
The V1 SR senior sticks are available in 25”, 26” and 27.5” variations. As well Quick (mid), Bishop (twist), and Mrazek (wedge) curves will be available for regular handed goalies. The SR is best described as a performance level stick. Not quite as expensive and performance oriented as the Elite level sticks, however still built to endure a high level of play, and abuse.
