
Great Stick
Got the Rouge A and have played a few games with it already. They aren't joking when they say this thing has insane power on a big slap shot. It does take a lot to load it, but if you do, the puck flies off this thing! Took a clapper off of a one-timer from a pass from low to high and it almost took the goalies head off. I felt really bad, but accuracy wasn't quite dialed in yet.
The matte grip is nice, the stick has all the quality of a top tier stick. It is a tiny bit bottom heavy, but feels very solid all around. I think it is a bit much for roller hockey (which I play more often than ice), but I think I will really like this on ice where I take more point shots as a defenseman. In roller, I'm a bit more mobile and take a few more snap shots, where I felt it was a bit too much to load this stick for a quick snap shot. I will possibly buy the Dispatch to try out for roller to see if that has a nice quick release for that style of play.
Overall, can't go wrong at this price!

Mid to High End Stick at a Reasonable Price
I've purchased a half dozen Rogue hockey sticks in various flexes and patterns over the past couple years. I play 2-3 games and coach an additional 2-3 practices per week. My sticks get a workout and I've only managed to break one after getting it stuck in the zam doors. I have yet to see these sticks chip or break through regular play and shooting. They are durable, lightweight, and they won't break the bank. They're an excellent choice for beer leaguers, kids, casual players, coaches, etc. Unless you're an elite level player it's unlikely you'll be able to tell the difference between this stick and a top of the line Bauer or CCM. So while those $300+ sticks might offer a slight edge in "pop", puck feel, and balance point...they're also more likely to break and make your wallet cry. For the money these can't be beat!