Warrior Covert QR5 20 Senior Hockey Stick

The Warrior Covert QR5 20 stick is new for 2022 and features many technologies new and upgraded, including a QREdge Taper, Minimus Carbon UD, RLC 155, and a FuelCore Pro blade. Warrior has been improving their popular low kick Covert line to enhance performance in speed and accuracy.

Stick Flex Profile
Covert is classified as a low to ultra-low kick point stick family. A low kick point is ideal for players who prefer to get closer to the play and maneuver in tighter corners and situations. Warrior brought back their QREdge Taper, which is an angular, hexagonal geometry that becomes more pronounced as you reach closer to the hosel. Its purpose is to enhance that transfer of energy through the shaft to the blade for a more powerful shot and even quicker release.

Shaft Construction & Stiffness
Warrior is well-known in the hockey and lacrosse worlds for constantly reworking their carbon construction and materials, and this stick’s shaft demonstrates their advancements in that area. The shaft uses Warrior’s own Minimus Carbon UD, also seen in the Alpha line, which is a very light and resistant unidirectional carbon. The shaft on the outside uses a tacky grip to help you keep the stick locked onto your hand.

As seen in the Alpha LX 20 stick, the Covert QR5 20 uses their premium-grade RLC 155, or Revolutionary Lightweight Construction 155, which is a better stick design for withstanding bend and impact force. It can take these forces through its use of a harder resin and elongation fibres.

Blade Construction
The Covert QR5 20 uses a FuelCore Pro blade, as also seen in the Alpha LX 20. This polymer blade core contributes to the stick’s light weight, and it works with the low kick point and Edge Taper to help you get those quick and explosive shots off.

Graphics
This rendition of the Warrior Covert line is mainly blue on the top and black on the bottom, with orange accents highlighting the QR5 logo in the middle of the stick. The Warrior logo and text logo are on the top blue part in black, as if cut out from the blue colouring.

Blade Patterns, Flex & Stick Length
100 Flex (W01, W02, W03, W05, W28, W88, M03, M28, M88), L/R
85 Flex (W01, W02, W03, W05, W28, W88, M03, M28, M88), L/R
75 Flex (W01, W02, W03, W05, W28, W88, M03, M28, M88), L/R
65 Flex (W01, W02, W03, W05, W28, W88, M03, M28, M88), L/R

W01 has more of a mid-heel curve compared to the W88, making it a bit better for taking shots. Like the W88, the [blade] is great in its versatility, and it excels in tight stickhandling in small spaces.

W02 is a deep heel curve with a square toe. It’s great for big shots and one-timers, and its open configuration makes raising the puck easier.

W03 is the best all-around blade pattern, with a mid-curve style. It is great at handling the puck in small spaces, including face-offs; however, this curve may suffer a little bit on the backhand. M03 is similar to the W03 but just a bit taller for better control and power.

W05 is an open, medium-sized heel curve that specializes in quick release and accurate passes.

W28 is a much more aggressive stick pattern, used often by elite players. This blade curve specializes in quick and accurate shots, but it can be a bit difficult to get used to since it is also very good at raising the puck. M28 is similar to the W28 but is a bit taller for better control and power.

W88 is a relatively traditional curve. A popular choice in the past, it excels greatly in stickhandling, quick wrist shots, and snappy backhands. M88 is similar to the W88 but is a bit taller for better control and power.

Grip
Warrior implemented a soft tacky grip for a better and more solid hold on the stick. This is a popular grip style that will also help enhance your overall puck control.