CCM Ribcor 96K Senior Stick Brings Low Kick to a Lower Price
CCM's Ribcor 96K senior stick pairs a low kick-point with an Ascent 2 blade, and the brand's US site shows it marked down to $125.99.
The Ribcor 96K is built around one idea: get the puck off your blade sooner. CCM's product page describes a low kick-point meant to enhance shot release speed, which is the trait shooters usually hunt for when they move to a stick like this.
This is not a launch story. The page carries no release date, so there is no basis for calling the stick new. What it does offer is a clear look at how CCM says the stick is put together.
What CCM says is inside
CCM's page points to three things. The low kick-point is the first. The second is what the brand calls ergonomic "E" geometry, which CCM says ensures smooth energy transfer for fast shots. The third is the Ascent 2 Blade, described as having stiffness optimized from a soft heel to a stiff toe, for puck feel and quick releases. Those are CCM's performance claims, and Hockey.com has not tested the stick.
Options and price
The senior stick is listed in 75 and 85 flex, in right and left shots, with curves 28 and 29. The page shows a stick length of 60.00.
On price, CCM's US site lists the Ribcor 96K Senior at $125.99, with the original price before discount shown as $179.99. That is CCM's own US page, so treat it as a US price. Canadian pricing from CCM or any retailer may differ. The listed price may change; check the selected flex, curve and handedness for availability.
Who it fits
CCM positions the low kick-point around shot release speed. The senior model offers 75 and 85 flex options. Choose the flex that suits how you load a stick; the product page does not prescribe either option for a particular player size.
The model code on CCM's page is HSRC96-SR, and the stick sits in the brand's Ribcor collection.
