CCM Extreme Flex 4 Hockey Goalie Full Sets
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CCM Extreme Flex 4 Hockey Goalie Full Set
The CCM Extreme Flex 4 prioritizes a lighter feel while maintaining the protection CCM is known for. This set features a redesigned leg pad core that utilizes lightweight materials without sacrificing durability. Featuring Speed Skin technology, a texturized material on the leg pads that minimizes friction with the ice, the EFlex 4 allows for quicker pushes and explosive movements across the crease, crucial for reacting to fast-paced plays. Furthermore, the set incorporates the brand's Quick Motion Strapping System for a secure and comfortable fit, along with an adjustable calf strap for greater customization.
Key features include:
| DuaLiteCore Technology | A focus on weight reduction while maintaining a balance of flexibility and rigidity. It allows for quicker transitions into the butterfly position. |
| Quick Motion Strap System | Includes independent leg straps and a floating knee cradle, allowing for unrestricted butterfly movements and quicker recovery. |
| Flexible Toe String System | Enhances the connection between the goalie's skate and the pad. It provides a more dynamic fit for better control during play. |
| Prime Flex Glove with D3O Palm | Comfortable flexible fit, and the D3O palm technology creates impact absorption and shock reduction. |
| Enhanced Leg Pad Sealing | Updated boot channel and knee cradle design creates a tighter seal to the ice, further minimizing the five-hole gap. |
| Speed Skin Technology | Applies an outer material to the pads for increased slidability, allowing for smoother movements on the ice and faster reaction times. |
Top Competitors
This Bauer line is considered a direct competitor to the CCM Extreme Flex series. Both target intermediate and advanced goalies, offering a good balance of performance and value. The Bauer Mach has a slightly stiffer feel compared to the Flex 4, providing a more traditional feel for some goalies. The CCM Axis 2 Pro is known for its customizable fit with the Axis Strap System and interchangeable components. The Curv Composite technology provides a balance of flexibility and stiffness. While lighter than previous CCM models, it’s not the absolute lightest option compared to the competition.
Progression of the CCM Extreme Flex 4
The CCM Extreme Flex 4 succeeds a previous model, the CCM Extreme Flex III. Here's a breakdown of the progression.
The II offers similar core features to the III, focusing on mobility, flexibility, and a snug seal to minimize the five-hole gap. CCM started to offer a sharper design, trending away from their traditional “curves”. The Premier 2 line followed suit, with sharper edges and more color zone options.
This set introduced the Speed Skin material, which is similar to standard Jenpro (it has a raised surface, which causes less material to touch the ice, causing less friction, and a better slide overall). The Flex III is lighter than the previous model. The pads are slimmer, with nylon lining the knee and leg channel. CCM also reduced the number of straps.
The EFlex 4 features an overall weight reduction, small details addressed in the leg channel, a new glove lining, upgrades to the internal core, new toe ties, and a redesign of the knee cradle. The overall responsiveness of the set has been improved, and the color zones have extended onto the outer roll.
| 👍 Pros |
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| The pad is 15% lighter with the new core, but it feels much lighter than that. |
| I can feel every part of my leg and pad in contact with the ice, which gives me a reassuring feeling that nothing is going to get past me. |
| Some of the best pads I’ve ever used. Very stiff and lightweight. |
| 👎 Cons |
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| Speed Skin is… just okay. They don’t feel much different from other gear sets I’ve tried. |
| The Velcro straps are cheap. They fall apart and I've already had to replace mine. |
| The boot angle sits really flat, and I don’t like the way it looks or feels. |
The EFlex 4 is the updated version of the III and has very notable changes to how the knee block is integrated into the core of the pad. Many goalies really liked the EFlex 4 because it has a better feel on the ice. You feel supported in the butterfly, and the pad feels very comfortable on the leg when you move. The 4 features almost 30 colors of Speed Skin and has a traditional vintage pad look. Many big-name goalies wore the EFlex 4, which was extremely popular when it came out.
Chris Dudo
