Sher-Wood SHERWOOD GS650 SR Composite Goalkeeper Stick (left, SR 27", 33)

Equipped with a high-performance composite shaft and a paddle and stick made from high-density foam, Sherwood has aimed to incorporate all its technology into a stick with a foam core that combines the lightweight nature of the composite shaft with the soft feel of the foam paddle and stick, providing the goalie with the best of both worlds. To develop better features than the SL700 stick series, Sherwood focused heavily on improving the durability of the paddle for the GS650. The result is a new design called CSF Blade Technology. The abbreviation CSF stands for Carbon Seal Finish, which refers to the paddle design featuring a new, high-strength carbon fiber plate attached to both sides of the paddle, creating a sandwich structure that seals the paddle. The carbon fiber plate consists of multiple layers of extremely durable and lightweight high-modulus carbon fiber, protecting the inner foam core without sacrificing the feel of the stick. The new CSF paddle provides improved paddle bonding, significantly enhanced durability, and helps prevent premature breakage.

The development of a better paddle was not the only feature incorporated into the GS650 stick. Sherwood developed a new shaft technology, the Duralight shaft, which is made from high-modulus carbon fiber and features double concave walls to ensure goalies have a secure grip while playing the puck. The shaft extends through the heel of the paddle to prevent the stick from becoming soft over time, optimizing responsiveness and performance. Finally, Sherwood engineers developed a brand-new Foamcor technology, a proprietary foam material used throughout the goalie stick series. With Foamcor technology, the GS stick series will feature a slightly thicker paddle that is stiffer and more impact-resistant.