For the first time ever, the Trigger 8 Pro boasts an innovative foam dampener in the heel of the blade called Dual Feel Technology. This was immediately noticeable as we noticed less puck wobble while stickhandling and less puck bounce when catching hard passes. Surprisingly, the puck even seemed to stick to the blade better while shooting and felt more crisp during the release.

As one of the very best construction processes available in the game today, it should be no surprise that CCM used their flagship RibCor. By utilizing very intricate and purposeful layers of carbon to make the Trigger 8 even more durable than its predecessor without adding weight. The carbon fibers themselves are called Sigmatex STp, which are extremely thin and allow the Carbon NanoLite Technology to work its magic. 

For players who haven't used a CCM stick in a long time, buckle up because these two technologies make for such a responsive, consistent feel from top to bottom.

Last but certainly not least, the incredibly unique E-Geometry shaft dimensions. I think it doesn't get enough attention as versions of the RibCor geometry have been around since the Reebok RibCor was first introduced back in 2013.

Nowadays, we see three different zones with distinct shaft shapes. The upper third features round corners with concave sidewalls for ultimate control for the top hand. The middle third uses round corners with straight sidewalls which allows the bottom hand the perfect blend of shooting security and handling maneuverability. Finally, the lower third or shaft taper boasts a concave forehand and a convex backhand to deliver the signature lightning-fast and pin-point accurate shot release.

Not only is this technology visible right off the shelf, it is something you feel while you're playing and experience while you're shooting.