This topic comes up A LOT! While I can't say how you can tell every time of stick is fake... here is a thread that shows a real Bauer Nexus Sync and a fake one... so go check that out: www.reddit.com/r/hockeyplayers/comments/11dinj9/anyone_ever_ordered_from_backdoorsportsca_bds_not/ I will try and update this comment with more examples of fake sticks so you can check for yourself.
As soon as you bested out your Pro Stock Hockey Sticks custom I was like “YES!” - that’s the brand you buy if you want a quality made, high-level, but lower cost stick. The Third/Yellow line is seriously the favorite line of PRO I have tried. I have tried G63’s and the Model-S (my custom Red Lines should arrive soon). And that company is straight up saying that they got inspiration from other sticks but they don’t slap fake logos. It’s really the way to conduct a business unlike those selling the knockoffs.
I’ve returned a fake stick before. Usually the buyer will ghost u and then if u contact sideline swap they should return the money after u shipped it back
I purchased a Geo from them and waited a month for shipment. I found the owners number and texted him about the stick. He told me it had been shipped and it never was sent. Luckily I paid by PayPal and was able to get a refund through them. I saw the owner of the company tonight on Dragon's Den with his new company Swift Hockey and one of the dragons actually invested in it. What a mistake. Hopefully he gets found out for his ripping people off.
Unfortunately, that would require me buying all of the fake sticks to compare them to the retail ones. And contrary to popular belief, I don't make a profit on this channel so I can't afford to buy all of those fakes on top of the real ones to do the actual reviews.
Just because something is made in China doesn't mean it is poor quality. The ACTUAL Bauer sticks have a higher standard without corners cut in quality and performance.
I have gotten scammed on sidelineswap before with a fake Geo and got a real one from pure hockey. But 99% of the time if it is a new stick and they have new top of the line sticks it’s most likely fake. Also a fake Geo the logo at the bottom is going into the blade.
It would honestly be a case by case basis. If the seller is someone like "HockeyStickMan" they are real. But there have been fake pro stocks stick spotted on the Chinese wholesale sites before.
I really appreciate the info from this vid. I recently bought a Bauer Agent locally. Love the stick so much. I was interested in verifying authenticity of it with Bauer. I got in contact with them and according to the serial number it is fake. I honestly had a hard time believing them because of how good the stick performs. Went to a couple local shops to get opinions and properly weigh it. It came out to 340 grams with tape on top and bottom. Which is 5 grams more then a real agent. Comparing it to a real agent the colour is definitely off with the green. The guesses from local hockey shops is that it’s an original hyperlite, but with the weight being so close to a real agent it’s just hard to understand. Any insight? It’s killing me that I don’t know what kind of stick this is, as good as it performs.
So, I've never jumped into the fake Ag5nts and am not able to tell what is real and wasn't. I don't feel comfortable knowingly buying counterfeit products like that so I can't really know from real or fake. I do know, Bauer retail (through their website) doesn't have details on pro stock sticks though. As I had someone reach out in regards to a stick they sold that was bought from an NCAA Div 1 team and Bauer.com said it was fake. But they also confirmed they don't have the details on the pro stock sticks so they couldn't check the serial numbers on them. Perhaps yours is a pro stock with a different colour? I wouldn't be able to tell otherwise though.
Back in the day (at least before 2020) you used to be able to tell which Bauer sticks were fake and which were real because the serial number should start with T[year it was manufactured] for example T15XXXXXXX for a 2015-made 1X stick and fakes would have whacky serial numbers like T20XXXXXX for an MX3 (obviously released in 2014 not 2020) but looks like that is not the case anymore. It also used to be easier to tell which sticks were real and which were fake at a quick glance when raised textures on the shaft were a big thing. For example I definitely remember seeing fake Bauer NXG sticks with the Tac Spiral and it just did not look right at all (was all bubbly and whiteish in colour, etc.) compared to real NXG sticks.
To legitimize the review and to dissuade people I would actually spend time comparing the manufacturing quality and durability. Personally a poorly applied grip isn't a huge deal, but a lesser quality carbon is! I got 2 hyperlite clones from a local seller. One had a broken blade after less then 5 skates and the other was soft after about 5 games. However I've also seen people advising they have had good luck with them. I personally won't buy anymore as the year old sticks at sportchek on sale are legit and have warranty.
Fake sticks suck and people that sell them suck even more. Had some chump that played ball hockey sell me one. He kept denying and denying it. Ball hockey sucks too 😂
I buy a lot of sticks from hockey stickman and the quality of those sticks are on and off. I also notice that like an fr5 pro will have the same carbon layout as the ft4 pro on the blade but in stores they’re different. Im not sure if its just because they’re pro stocks but sometimes the quality is great and some arent
Where are all these counterfeit sticks being sold? Sideline swap? eBay? Unless it’s a retailer with a dedicated brick & mortar store, stick to what you know. eBay is risky, unless it’s a vendor with a great reputation
Pure is a legit store so there is a 99.999% chance it is a real one. Only way it wouldn't be is if someone managed to somehow buy a real one and return a fake one, but serial numbers should stop that.
@@HockeyReviews Just got an email from Bauer this morning that they're on sale (in the US, at least) for $209. That's cheaper than the E5 that is supposedly similar so I agree -very good deal.
This topic comes up A LOT! While I can't say how you can tell every time of stick is fake... here is a thread that shows a real Bauer Nexus Sync and a fake one... so go check that out:
www.reddit.com/r/hockeyplayers/comments/11dinj9/anyone_ever_ordered_from_backdoorsportsca_bds_not/
I will try and update this comment with more examples of fake sticks so you can check for yourself.
clever how ccm implements easter eggs in their products to combat counterfeits
I don't know if that is actually an Easter egg or just a mistake, it is probably a mistake.
As soon as you bested out your Pro Stock Hockey Sticks custom I was like “YES!” - that’s the brand you buy if you want a quality made, high-level, but lower cost stick.
The Third/Yellow line is seriously the favorite line of PRO I have tried. I have tried G63’s and the Model-S (my custom Red Lines should arrive soon). And that company is straight up saying that they got inspiration from other sticks but they don’t slap fake logos. It’s really the way to conduct a business unlike those selling the knockoffs.
I’ve returned a fake stick before. Usually the buyer will ghost u and then if u contact sideline swap they should return the money after u shipped it back
I purchased a Geo from them and waited a month for shipment. I found the owners number and texted him about the stick. He told me it had been shipped and it never was sent. Luckily I paid by PayPal and was able to get a refund through them. I saw the owner of the company tonight on Dragon's Den with his new company Swift Hockey and one of the dragons actually invested in it. What a mistake. Hopefully he gets found out for his ripping people off.
Please make the same video on other brands, especially CCM sticks. Really interesting to see how to spot these fakes
Unfortunately, that would require me buying all of the fake sticks to compare them to the retail ones.
And contrary to popular belief, I don't make a profit on this channel so I can't afford to buy all of those fakes on top of the real ones to do the actual reviews.
I still have unfulfilled orders from this guy, and they wrapped up shop. Lost close to $500, sucks
Hopefully you ordered with a CC so you can dispute it!
Thank you for letting us know!! I’m new to hockey and need to know this stuff!! Appreciate the vid!! EDIT: THEIR INSTA IS GONE BTW I LOOKED IT UP
Bro all these sticks are made in Chinese factory’s
Just because something is made in China doesn't mean it is poor quality. The ACTUAL Bauer sticks have a higher standard without corners cut in quality and performance.
I have gotten scammed on sidelineswap before with a fake Geo and got a real one from pure hockey. But 99% of the time if it is a new stick and they have new top of the line sticks it’s most likely fake. Also a fake Geo the logo at the bottom is going into the blade.
Are you saying pure hockey sells fake sticks?
No, they are saying they are probably fake on Sideline
@@HockeyReviews r most pro stock sticks on there legit?
It would honestly be a case by case basis. If the seller is someone like "HockeyStickMan" they are real. But there have been fake pro stocks stick spotted on the Chinese wholesale sites before.
@@HockeyReviews what about a guy named fantelli hockey I’m guessing he’s legit.
I really appreciate the info from this vid. I recently bought a Bauer Agent locally. Love the stick so much. I was interested in verifying authenticity of it with Bauer. I got in contact with them and according to the serial number it is fake. I honestly had a hard time believing them because of how good the stick performs. Went to a couple local shops to get opinions and properly weigh it. It came out to 340 grams with tape on top and bottom. Which is 5 grams more then a real agent. Comparing it to a real agent the colour is definitely off with the green. The guesses from local hockey shops is that it’s an original hyperlite, but with the weight being so close to a real agent it’s just hard to understand. Any insight? It’s killing me that I don’t know what kind of stick this is, as good as it performs.
So, I've never jumped into the fake Ag5nts and am not able to tell what is real and wasn't. I don't feel comfortable knowingly buying counterfeit products like that so I can't really know from real or fake.
I do know, Bauer retail (through their website) doesn't have details on pro stock sticks though. As I had someone reach out in regards to a stick they sold that was bought from an NCAA Div 1 team and Bauer.com said it was fake. But they also confirmed they don't have the details on the pro stock sticks so they couldn't check the serial numbers on them.
Perhaps yours is a pro stock with a different colour? I wouldn't be able to tell otherwise though.
Can you do the photo r next ?
For checking fakes?
Back in the day (at least before 2020) you used to be able to tell which Bauer sticks were fake and which were real because the serial number should start with T[year it was manufactured] for example T15XXXXXXX for a 2015-made 1X stick and fakes would have whacky serial numbers like T20XXXXXX for an MX3 (obviously released in 2014 not 2020) but looks like that is not the case anymore.
It also used to be easier to tell which sticks were real and which were fake at a quick glance when raised textures on the shaft were a big thing. For example I definitely remember seeing fake Bauer NXG sticks with the Tac Spiral and it just did not look right at all (was all bubbly and whiteish in colour, etc.) compared to real NXG sticks.
The fake sticks are better than the real one
What helmet do you wear? I want to be sure I don't use that one as this comment is proof of how many brain cells you have lost.
I got a fake hyperlite and called Bauer to confirm. Read them the serial number and they instantly confirmed it was fake.
I’m curious how the fake looks inside compared to the genuine.
To legitimize the review and to dissuade people I would actually spend time comparing the manufacturing quality and durability. Personally a poorly applied grip isn't a huge deal, but a lesser quality carbon is! I got 2 hyperlite clones from a local seller. One had a broken blade after less then 5 skates and the other was soft after about 5 games. However I've also seen people advising they have had good luck with them. I personally won't buy anymore as the year old sticks at sportchek on sale are legit and have warranty.
Fake sticks suck and people that sell them suck even more. Had some chump that played ball hockey sell me one. He kept denying and denying it. Ball hockey sucks too 😂
I’m pretty sure a guy sold me a fake ft ghost
I figured "On the Bench" sent you a mini stick or something. lol
With ccms u can tell if it fake by on the stick bar code. Usually they r way off.
I buy a lot of sticks from hockey stickman and the quality of those sticks are on and off. I also notice that like an fr5 pro will have the same carbon layout as the ft4 pro on the blade but in stores they’re different. Im not sure if its just because they’re pro stocks but sometimes the quality is great and some arent
It is because they are pro stock. But these aren't from Hockey Stick Man, these are from a store that closed and was selling fakes.
Could you do the huperlite? I’ve had 4 and 3 are the same and one of them broke in 1 game and the graphics on that one were a little bit off
I would have to buy a fake Hyperlite to find that out, and I am not supporting counterfeit products to make that happen sorry.
Where are all these counterfeit sticks being sold? Sideline swap? eBay? Unless it’s a retailer with a dedicated brick & mortar store, stick to what you know. eBay is risky, unless it’s a vendor with a great reputation
All of the above, the person in the reddit link I linked to bought online from a shop that has a retail store.
I think mine is real, I got it from pure hockey isn’t that a reliable store?
Pure is a legit store so there is a 99.999% chance it is a real one. Only way it wouldn't be is if someone managed to somehow buy a real one and return a fake one, but serial numbers should stop that.
You talked in a earlier video of the thickness of the blade, do you know which stick that has the thinest blade?
Bauer has been the thinnest I have seen so far.
Do you have a review of the pro hockey stick?
Yup! I will be reviewing the different models in a bit as well.
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Seems like no fake ag5nts yet?
I am sure they are out there, but I don't really check on the fake market as it would require me buying counterfeit products.
thoughts on ccm hg12 gloves?
They are one of the best. I have a bunch of pairs myself and made a bunch of content on them on Instagram
Hello guys! is anyone have a source to check the serial numbers of a stick?
Don't know where you are in the world, but if in the US, Bauer warranty department will check for you if you contact them.
Email Bauer and send them the serial code
Are the Real Geos worth getting?
They are solid sticks, they should be on clearance now and are absolutely worth that price.
@@HockeyReviews Just got an email from Bauer this morning that they're on sale (in the US, at least) for $209. That's cheaper than the E5 that is supposedly similar so I agree -very good deal.
Interesting