In 2016, officially acquired Easton's hockey division. While the Easton name has largely faded from the pro ranks, its DNA lives on. Bauer continues to use Easton-developed technologies, like the elliptical taper found in the Bauer Vapor line. Occasionally, Bauer even pays tribute to this legacy with limited-edition releases, such as the 2024 limited return of the Stealth S17 .
Within two years of its debut, Easton's market share in the NHL reportedly jumped from 40% to nearly 60%. Iconic Aesthetics: The easton hockey stick
If you played hockey between the late '80s and the early 2010s, chances are you owned—or desperately wanted—an Easton. From the metallic ping of their early aluminum shafts to the revolutionary "pop" of the first Synergy, Easton didn’t just make sticks; they defined the modern era of hockey equipment. The Wayne Gretzky Effect In 2016, officially acquired Easton's hockey division
: Known for their unparalleled weight at the time and the revolutionary elliptical taper. Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Occasionally, Bauer even pays tribute to this legacy
The Legacy of the Easton Hockey Stick: From Aluminum to Synergy