AParrotLooksAt40 Posted November 20, 2017 Report Share Posted November 20, 2017 On 11/19/2017 at 2:56 PM, tomtucker said: Shoulders looks weird on TV, are there small holes in the fabric? Doesn't really look like there are, but why else would you see white holes in the black Pens jersey? #confused It looks like dimpling...I thought someone posted a while back it was a way to reduce jersey weight or something like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsh139 Posted November 20, 2017 Report Share Posted November 20, 2017 The white might just be reflections of the lights. Pretty sure they're just dimples, not holes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfitz804 Posted November 20, 2017 Report Share Posted November 20, 2017 1 hour ago, AParrotLooksAt40 said: It looks like dimpling...I thought someone posted a while back it was a way to reduce jersey weight or something like that. You know what would be really light? No jersey, draw the guy’s number on his back with a sharpie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomtucker Posted November 20, 2017 Report Share Posted November 20, 2017 12 minutes ago, jsh139 said: The white might just be reflections of the lights. Pretty sure they're just dimples, not holes. Right, i also thought they were dimples, it was just during that pens vs hawks game , i thought it looked like holes where you could see the white shoulder pads though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsh139 Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 1 hour ago, tomtucker said: Right, i also thought they were dimples, it was just during that pens vs hawks game , i thought it looked like holes where you could see the white shoulder pads though. I looked at a few Getty Images and I totally see what you’re talking about. I guess it’s just an illusion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKevinShow Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 6 hours ago, jsh139 said: The white might just be reflections of the lights. Pretty sure they're just dimples, not holes. They're definitely just dimples. There have been a few PS gamers floating around on eBay and the closeups of the collar/shoulders clearly show that they're not holes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icecrosby Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 Adidas NHL jersey is cheaper than the Reebok jersey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfitz804 Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 1 hour ago, icecrosby said: Adidas NHL jersey is cheaper than the Reebok jersey. I saw a closeup of Miles Wood's shoulder during the game last night, and there was a 1-2 inch separation of the material at the seam. I don't recall seeing that on another jersey, ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomtucker Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 (edited) 16 hours ago, jsh139 said: I looked at a few Getty Images and I totally see what you’re talking about. I guess it’s just an illusion. Yes....and normally when changes are made, the manufactorer comes up with a bullsh!t explanition, like lighter- faster- stronger.........but in this dimple case we have not gotten an explanation........what are the dimples for?! the big dimple mystery of 2017 Edited November 21, 2017 by tomtucker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfitz804 Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 2 minutes ago, tomtucker said: Yes....and normally when changes are made, the manufactorer comes up with a bullsh!t explanition, like lighter- faster- stronger.........but in this dimple case we have not gotten an explanation........what are the dimples for?! the big dimple mystery of 2017 It looks kind of cool, I guess. I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilsguy Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 1 hour ago, tomtucker said: Yes....and normally when changes are made, the manufactorer comes up with a bullsh!t explanition, like lighter- faster- stronger.........but in this dimple case we have not gotten an explanation........what are the dimples for?! the big dimple mystery of 2017 It makes the players look cuter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsh139 Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 I'm sure the dimples are just fo decorations. That's it and that's all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomtucker Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 9 minutes ago, Devilsguy said: It makes the players look cuter Oh Sidney, those dimples ! .... a boy can only dream of your embrace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluejacket Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 They work just like the dimples on a golf ball and allow the skater to cut thru the air faster and use less energy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomtucker Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 (edited) 17 minutes ago, bluejacket said: They work just like the dimples on a golf ball and allow the skater to cut thru the air faster and use less energy. Of course, you're right. So i guess that also means that if a player has lots of dimples on his azz he could/should play butt naked....... "cut thru the air faster and use less energy" Bet we will see that in next years skills competition fastest skater Edited November 21, 2017 by tomtucker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfitz804 Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 21 minutes ago, tomtucker said: Of course, you're right. So i guess that also means that if a player has lots of dimples on his azz he could/should play butt naked....... "cut thru the air faster and use less energy" Bet we will see that in next years skills competition fastest skater Well technically if a player was butt naked he'd automatically be lighter than if he were clothed, dimpled Arse notwithstanding. Of course, then there'd have to be a new "low sticking" penalty added, and nobody likes rule changes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluejacket Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 1 hour ago, tomtucker said: Of course, you're right. So i guess that also means that if a player has lots of dimples on his azz he could/should play butt naked....... "cut thru the air faster and use less energy" Bet we will see that in next years skills competition fastest skater That would work great for defenseman, since they spend a lot of time skating backwards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AParrotLooksAt40 Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 On 11/20/2017 at 4:50 PM, mfitz804 said: You know what would be really light? No jersey, draw the guy’s number on his back with a sharpie. Would Sharpie make Sharpie skate faster? if so, I'm in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonGardens Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 (edited) Wonder if the dimpled material is partially an attempt to make them harder to knock off. Will be interesting to see how close the counterfeiters get. Edited November 22, 2017 by LondonGardens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AParrotLooksAt40 Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 23 minutes ago, LondonGardens said: Wonder if the dimpled material is partially an attempt to make them harder to knock off. Will be interesting to see how close the counterfeiters get. It would be a nice effort but people would still buy knockoffs regardless of the material used because they dont care, or at best, just don't know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e30cabrio Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 On 11/18/2017 at 9:57 AM, lhg39 said: The previous Reebok authentics that we’re sold on NHL Shop were also made in Indonesia. I guess getting my previous Reeboks elsewhere was a good call then. I'm arguing with them to take it back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van67 Posted November 23, 2017 Report Share Posted November 23, 2017 19 hours ago, LondonGardens said: Wonder if the dimpled material is partially an attempt to make them harder to knock off. Will be interesting to see how close the counterfeiters get. I would actually respect that. It would take away the fake-jersey-wearing customer's comeback of "it all comes from the same factories in China anyway" when pointing out that the materials on their jersey isn't what's used on legit authentic jerseys. Of course I'd still get called a liar somehow, but I cynically enjoyed those battles working that job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AeroFishOne Posted November 23, 2017 Report Share Posted November 23, 2017 The dead give away for Adidas fakes to me is the embroidered Adidas button the bottom left of the jersey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnus X-1 Posted November 29, 2017 Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 Sorry for a question that may be answered already....I've been out of the game for a bit. Are on ice authentics available yet? I don't mean the Indonesian models but the ones I assume that are made in Canada? I'm thinking the Baron would have them first. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfitz804 Posted November 29, 2017 Report Share Posted November 29, 2017 5 minutes ago, Cygnus X-1 said: Sorry for a question that may be answered already....I've been out of the game for a bit. Are on ice authentics available yet? I don't mean the Indonesian models but the ones I assume that are made in Canada? I'm thinking the Baron would have them first. Thanks! Nope. And according to J.B., he does NOT yet have an Adidas hookup and he may not get them. We’re all still on hold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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