Pro Blackout hockey stick from Mailapaja to a real test

Jan-Mikael Järvinen

From Mailapaja, the Pro Blackout hockey stick is being tested by Jan-Mikael Järvinen.
Mailapaja reached out to the experienced and successful player, who over the years has been a regular in the final games of the spring season.

Back in 2006, the man first tasted success with Ilves' B juniors, winning the Finnish Championship gold, after which he was promoted to Ilves' league team. Initially gaining momentum through Mestis, the now 36-year-old Jan-Mikael Järvinen has also won three Finnish Championship silvers, two Finnish Championship golds, and an ICEHL championship during his significant career. Additionally, "Proffa" is known for topping the assist charts and leading his team’s scoring lists while maintaining a strong positive plus-minus rating. Miksa has played 781 men's games, amassing 127 goals and 363 assists, making him a player with considerable experience and insight.

Mailapaja contacted Miksa and asked if he would like to test the stick on the summer ice and provide a professional's perspective on it, as it’s crucial for Mailapaja to ensure that the products sold are genuinely good and high-quality. Furthermore, comments from such an experienced player offer valuable insight into the nature of the product, beyond the chatter of lower division players.

After a couple of skating sessions, Miksa's comments on the stick were:
"The stick has a good feel for the puck and the shots come off reasonably well. It is slightly blade-heavy for my taste. Nevertheless, it felt significantly better than many other sticks I have tried. In terms of price and quality ratio, the stick is a good choice. I personally use the Bauer Proto R stick with 77 Flex and my custom blade, which I have found to be the best for me."