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For all you goalies out there, you can now customize Vapor X:60 goal sticks on My Bauer. Create your own personlized stick by choosing your own pattern, paddle height, color, name, and grip.

Just visit My Bauer to get started! Enjoy!

Posted By: Bauer Hockey

1. Matt said: What is Bauer's curve to CCM Thorton?

The curve you want is the PM9 Malkin.

2. Skippy said: I am looking for the closest thing to a Zetterberg Easton curve. What is it because I absolutely love Bauer Sticks.

Same as the Thornton, you want the PM9 Malkin.

3. Jack said: What is Bauer's curve to CCM's Ovechkin?

The pattern you want is the P91A Staal pattern.

4. David said: What is Bauer's curve to CCM Lecavalier's?

The curve you want is the P92 Backstrom pattern.

5. Brendan said: i cant decide between the staal or backstorm curve for the X:60. I like high hard shots please help i have to decide before christmas.

Hey Brendan, check out the pattern chart at My Bauer. In Step 4 during the stick creation process, click on the "Pattern Chart" and it will tell you what each pattern/curve is good for.

6. Mathieu said: I am looking for a curve that is good for backhanders and wrist shots.

Hey Mathieu. We recommend the PM9 Malkin pattern for wristers and backhanders, but check out the pattern chart at My Bauer for a full list of patterns and their benefits. Thanks.

7. Nick said: If i customize my own One95 will it be a composite one piece or will it come a 2 piece shaft and blade?

Hey Nick, the ONE95 is a one piece composite stick.

8. Ian said:I just bought a set of Vapor XI skates. The skates had no care instructions or instructions as to whether they can be heat moulded and at what temperature for how long etc. Are you able to help me with these instructions?

Hi Ian, we recommend taking your skates to a local retailer for proper heating of your skates. Check out our Dealer Locator to find a dealer near you.

9. Al Brouillette said: Just wondering if the X60 goalie pads are available in the intermediate sizes.

The Vapor X:60 goal pads are only available in senior sizes. The Vapor X:50 Goal Pads are available in intermediate sizes though.

10. Landon said: Hi, I am just wondering when the Vapor X:60 gloves and protective equiment will be coming out?

Hi Landon, the Vapor X:60 gloves and protective gear will be coming out in the spring of 2010. Look for them in early April.

11. Jake said: Will the p10 curve be added to my bauer or has it been completely discontinued?

Hi Jake, the P10 curve is currently available on My Bauer for the Supreme ONE95 stick. It is not available for the Vapor X:60 stick. Sorry for the inconvenience.

12. Greg said: I'm looking to buy a new pair of gloves. I only go with bauer just wondering when the new gloves will hit the stores?

Hi Greg, the new Vapor X:60 gloves will be in store in the spring of 2010.

13. Nick said: I was wondering if u you create your own My Bauer stick if it is a 2 peice shaft and blade or is it a composite one peice like you get in the stores? also i was wondering if the Kane curve and Lindros curve are the exact same with no changes in the kane?

Hey Nick, both the ONE95 and the Vapor X:60 are composite one piece sticks and the P88 Kane is the exact same curve as the P88 Lindros. It was just renamed.

14. Carlos said: Bought a pair of 0ne95's from a team mate that found them to big. Can I cook the skates again or is it something you can just do once?

Hi Carlos, the ONE95's can be heated up to three different times. We recommend taking your skates to a local retailer for proper heating of your skates. Check out our Dealer Locator to find a dealer near you.

15. Julien said: Are the pads Vokoun and Lundvquist are wearing bauer 100's? And when do they come out?

Hi Julien, the pads that Vokoun and Lundqvist are wearing are the Supreme ONE100's. They will be available in store in the spring of 2010.

16. Matt Krentz said: Does bauer make replaceable blades?

Hi Matt. Yes, we make replacement blades. Check out our Dealer Locator to find a dealer near you that sells them.

17. Joakim Jutras said: Hi, I'm a goalie and I always wear Bauer. I want to know if there's a website that I can customize some Bauer reflex rx10 pads or Bauer one 100?

Hi Joakim, you can go to the Bauer Goal Customizer and customize the Supreme ONE95's, Vapor X:60's or the Reflex RX9. The newer models will become available in the spring of 2010.

18. Cory Swan said: Will there be X:60 chest and arm protector? Thanks

Hi Cory, there is a Vapor X:50 Chest and Arm protector, along with a Vapor X:40 model.

19. Tom said: I see people always asking what happened to the P71. Is there an exact model equivalent? It seems that people liked it, and are having a hard time finding out what the substitute is. Any thoughts? Thanks

Hi Tom, the P71, P10, P72, and P15 patterns are available only with the Supreme ONE95 stick on My Bauer. No date has been determined when they'll be available for the Vapor X:60.

20. Sue said: How do I get in touch with customer service for Bauer?

Hi Sue, please contact the Bauer Customer Service at 1-800-362-3146. Thanks.

Posted By: Bauer Hockey

There have been a ton of questions as to when you're going to be able to customize the Vapor X:60 stick. Well, the answer is "now".

You can now create your own personlized Vapor X:60 or Bauer branded Supreme ONE95 stick. Just check out the new My Bauer page and start the creation process. Enjoy, and let us know how you like your new sticks!

Posted By: Bauer Hockey

1. Mike: I love the style of the Bauer Supreme Classic shoulder pads, however, they are not listed as being available in small size, is this true?

Hi Mike, sorry, but this is true. Generally the majority of consumers looking for this level of product generally fall into the Medium – XL sizing. We'll take your feedback though and consider making these in that size down the road. Thanks.

2. Trent: What is the new helmet that Eric Staal is wearing on bauer.com and when will it be out in stores?

The helmet Eric Staal is wearing is the new Bauer 7500 helmet. It will be available in store in the spring of 2010.

3. Brad: hi am wondering where i can get 14" custom 4roll gloves black and orange? they have them at a local hockey store but they are a size to small. all the stores say i have to make a team order to get them. is there any way i can get black an orange 14" 4 rolls? or possibly order them?

The Black/Orange gloves fall under our Make To Order Program. We offer up individual player colors during a certain period of time in which the retailers need to order the inventory they need for the season. We currently do not stock every color through the season. Sorry for the inconvenience. Best bet would be to look online or ask your local retailer to order your size during their next booking season.

4. James: What does the 9500 helmet offer that the 8500 does not?

The 9500 helmet has a Fused Expanded Polypropylene(FXPP) liner which tranmits 20% less enegery during impact than the same volume of traditional EPP foam. It also has a Thermo Core which obsorbs and releases excess heat.

5. Andrew: When will the Bauer X:60 stick be avaliable for customization?

The Vapor X:60 Stick will be available for customization in early November. We'll keep you posted and make an announcement when it's available.

6. Steve: I just bought my daughter a pair of Bauer Vapor X:20 skates through an on-line retailer. Do they have to be baked, and if so, for how long and at what temp?

Hi Steve, the skates can be baked, but we recommend going to one of our retailers where they can bake the skates for you. Check out the Dealer Locator to find the store closest to you. Thanks.

7. Robert: What is the Bauer version of the Mission Hossa curve?

The Bauer pattern/curve comparable to the Misson Hossa is the Malkin PM9.

8. Jack: What is Bauer's curve to CCM's Ovechkin?

At retail, the Bauer pattern/curve you would want is the Staal P91A. If you're ordering through iD, then the P91 is even closer.

9. Devin: If I order a custom one95 will it just say bauer on it?

Hi Devin, The One95 sticks on iD will be Bauer branded when the Vapor X:60 stick becomes available. This will be available in early November.

10. Ethan: What is the bauer curve to TPS Nash?

The Bauer pattern you would want is the Backstrom P92, formerly known as the Naslund P92.

Posted By: Bauer Hockey

If you've somehow missed it, the new Bauer Vapor X:60 stick has been released and is now available.

The stick has some amazing new features including the pure shot blade and intelli-sense technology. Check out the video below for more info on these features and then check out the Vapor X:60 Stick Feature for even more info, photos and videos.

For those of you who have used the stick, let us know what you think of it and how it's working for you.

Posted By: Bauer Hockey

Bauer recently got back from the 2009 Bauer Athlete Summit so apologies on the delay in getting back to your questions. Please keep them coming in and we'll respond as soon as possible. On to round two of Q & A.

1. Robert: What skates feel the most like the ONE90's? What would you prefer for a skate that is most comfortable? Any one answer!! PLEASE

The Supreme ONE95's will be the closest skate that resembles the ONE90. The Supreme series is built with an anatomical fit with zero-negative space. You can learn more about the Supreme ONE95 here.

2. Ian: Is it possible to change the blade on the Supreme ONE35 by removing the nut under the heel end of the insole?

The stainless blade on the ONE35 is injected with the holder so it is all one piece. The whole holder/blade can be removed and replaced but not the blade by itself.

3. Chenin: What do skate sizes D, R, and EE mean?

D is our standard width, EE is our wider width. R is used as a general sizing for price point skates

4. Chris: How can i find itech gear because their site is missing and on the bauer site there is no itech merchendise.

Hi Chris, when Bauer purchased Itech not all of the Itech gear was kept and transfered over. There are still a large amount of Itech products that have been re-branded to Bauer that live on bauer.com. For example, all the Itech face shields are now Bauer branded. Goalie masks, goal pads, and protective accessories have also been re-branded to Bauer.

5. Matt: Will you guys ever get a german flag for an option for the nike bauer id? Cause im german, but there is no german flag.

Currently there are no plans to add the German flag immediately to the Bauer iD site but as we look to improve the site and expand the options available to the consumers, it is something that has been identified and it is something we are certainly considering.

6. Skippy: Do you have plans for a newer, advanced helmet beyond the 9500 coming out anytime soon?

Yes, our new elite level helmet will be released in the spring of 2010. We can't release the name or details of it yet, but it is on the way.

7. Derek: is the new stick thats coming out in October gonna be able to be like 195s were u can get it all custom?

Yes, the new Vapor X:60 stick will be available to make custom orders, just like the ONE95 and Vapor XXXX.

8. John: How can I get custom one95 skates I need left foot 8.5 and right 7.5? Any extra charge for this?

Custom skates can be ordered through his/her local pro shop. There is an additional up-charge for this [$80 USD]

9. Matthew: This may be a dumb question, but I do not see anything that lists what the differences between the X:60, X:50 and X:40. SO what is it?

Hi Matthew, check out the skates in the gear section. You can click on each individual skate, click on "specs" and see the exact differences between the skates.

Thanks for all the questions, keep them coming and we'll do our best to get an answer for you.

Posted By: Bauer Hockey

After Jordan Staal and Evgeni Malkin led the Penguins to a 4-2 Game Four win, the Stanley Cup Finals are now tied at two games a piece. Now we may not know which team will end up winning the Cup, but we do know that Bauer Hockey is the No. 1 brand in this year's Stanley Cup Finals.

Bauer is the No. 1 skate, stick, helmet and glove used by both the Detroit Red Wings and Pittsburgh Penguins as they strive to win the Stanley Cup. Looking forward to the rest of the series and some great hockey.

Posted By: Luke Ventura

Chicago Blackhawks' Patrick Kane will unveil and use personally-designed skates and stick during the upcoming Bridgestone NHL 2009 Winter Classic at Wrigley Field in Chicago on New Year's Day.

Kane, working with designers and developers at Bauer Hockey, designed the skates and stick this past summer for exclusive use during the outdoor game. Only 88 skates and 88 sticks were created for this special event and Kane will personally sign and auction off a portion of the limited edition product to raise money for breast Cancer research in Chicago and his home town of Buffalo.

"It's something I've been interested in from the beginning –designing your own skates and stick is a pretty unique experience," Kane said. "It's really exciting to look at a skate and design it to exactly how you want it to be made. To be able to give back to the community makes the whole experience even more special."

The Nike Bauer Vapor XXXX skates designed by Kane feature the traditional black, white and red colors of the retro Blackhawks uniforms that will be worn during the game. The skates feature white patent leather tongues and a unique Patrick Kane logo exclusively created for the limited edition product. The word "Showtime" is printed on the tendon guard of the skate, referring to the high level of anticipation for the outdoor game as well as Kane's exciting style of play. The Kane-designed Nike Bauer Supreme One95 stick is completely red and features the same logo design as well as a "Candy Kane" pattern to celebrate the holiday season. In addition, 'Winter Classic PK88' is written in the stick's namebar to commemorate the memorable outdoor game.

"The skates and stick are the colors of the Blackhawks and should go well with the uniform, but at the same time, it's a little bit of showtime," Kane said. "Hopefully when I step out onto the ice, people will say 'Oh wow, look at the skates Kane's wearing.' I'm fortunate enough to be the only one wearing these designs so it makes playing in the game even more exciting. You know the old saying, 'Look good, feel good, play good.'"

Each skate and stick auctioned will be personally signed by Kane, individually numbered and accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Kane and Bauer Hockey. To access the online auction, which will run from Jan 1-10, 2009, visit Nikebauer.com

Check out the video below for a first look at what Kane's skates and stick will look like and then be sure to tune into the the 2009 Winter Classic on January 1, 2009 on NBC to see them in action against the Detroit Red Wings.

Posted By: Luke Ventura

Phil Kessel of the Boston Bruins is certainly having the best season of his young career. He currently has an 18 game point streak, in which he has recorded an amazing 14 goals and 14 assists to go along with a +13 rating. On the season, he now has a career high 21 goals and 16 assists for a total of 37 points.

There are many areas of Phil's game that make him stand out among others. Some might say it's his skating and speed while others might point to his lightning quick release when he fires a puck. But one area where Phil stands out as well is the way he tapes his Vapor XXXX stick. Phil has his own unique way of getting ready for a hockey game, and part of it is how he tapes his stick. Check out the video below to see why it is he tapes his stick the way he does and when it was he started the ritual. Let us know what you think.

Posted By: Luke Ventura

If you haven't already checked out the updated Glove and Protective section on nikebauer.com make sure you do. It has all the new information on the Vapor XXXX series. Here are some shots from this past season of the new Vapor XXXX glove being worn by some of Nike Bauer's athletes. Let us know what you think of the shots and what you think of the gloves. Hope you enjoy.

Posted By: Luke Ventura