CCM Pro Stock vs Retail QLT Gloves & HP45 vs UCLP Pant Comparison 

Thanks for the kind words!

Not really tbh. I've bought from a tonne of places. Just have to find what is cheapest and what has what you want. I just google specific glove or pant names and go from there.

@@HockeyReviews Cheers. I looked at PSH, but shipping to Canada basically doubled the price - and haven't seen pro-stock on HM ca

I wear both an XL in UCLP and HP45, UCLP might be a bit more snug but I have 0 issues with it and I am not a skinny person. They might be 1" shorter on the leg, but I don't notice any issues at all.

@@HockeyReviews Thanks for the quick response. Even though I mentioned the large being the best overall, I feel like I'm in between sizes. I am not a skinny person either and have a little bit of a gut. So the discomfort is noticeable when I am sitting down in the large size, and even a little in the XL. When wearing the XL, I feel like there is so much negative space in the rear where the tailbone pad feels like it just bubbles out and just feels a bit too big; the length is a tad too long too. I am tempted to try the XL in the UCLP since you mentioned the large being a tiny bit more snug. Which is why I was worried about the length. I think the length on the large HP45 is about right for me. It sucks that prostockhockey doesn't do returns; in case things don't fit. I already emailed Shawn but he hasn't responded yet.

Good luck! That is the problem with pro stock gear, availability to try different sizes and stock. But it is also what helps keep the price down.

@@nillirkso I’ve got a bit of a belly too. The real problem is NHL players have the lowest body fat of any major sport so pro-stock pants are made for guys with 5-10% body fat. I know all about turning purple trying to tie up a loose skate. The 45’s are actually pretty good in this regard so if you’re still having an issue I’d just ditch pro-stock and find some Tackla expp 55’s or Silver 55’s depending on your protection needs. They are a (consumer “pro” level pant) with low rise front that won’t cause any pressure on your abdomen while playing, trying to tighten your skates or anything else. Most comfortable pants ever with solid protection and room for a gut/love handles. Now obviously with the low cut you are sacrificing some protection there so after some hooking scratches I added a neoprene pad( from an old back brace) to my undershirt in that area and all problems were solved. Mobility like I’ve never had before and enough protection.

These QLT are just slightly bigger feeling than the retail ones. I have to wear 14" Tacks but 15" QLT are fine.

I have no clue where the SP stands for sorry.

Hockey Reviews I ended up digging on some forums for a while mhp(men’s hockey pant) 7000 (model number) sp (special production)

I find on the waist yes they are very similar. But since the Flames pants have extra padding (which is plastic) they feel tighter on the legs than the Islanders ones do so I can't comment how it fit everywhere else sorry.

I would suggest also looking for HP45 as well, still lightweight and the successor to the UCLP

They fit about the same as all the other pants I have.

I would go 45, but I haven't seen UCLPX. The 45X are ridiculously protective though

@@HockeyReviews Thanks for the advice. Now I need to figure sizing... I'm wearing size L CCM QLT pants and find the waist very large but length is decent. Think I should go M in the 45X or M+1?

@@zacharymilos392 M+1 should bring you into large length with Medium waist

@@HockeyReviews I see there's a zipper around the waist of the HP45's... does this help add length, too? The M+1's are a bit harder to find, but plenty of M's out there. Thx for fast reply.

@@zacharymilos392 it adds an inch, but it's the same as the retail pants. Most have that zipper

No, they don't

I would say the 45 run pretty true to size

@@HockeyReviews I'm '6'3'' and would I need a +1 or +2 pant in HP 45?

@@acsh81 I am 6'3 and can wear a normal XL fine... it depends on how high you wear them and how long your thighs are. I would just take a look at a retail XL pant and see if they are long enough or not and go from there.

I've never touched Warrior pants so I can't say sorry.

Gloves depends on the model, pants no

Thanks!

I too have read the Modsquad post stating that. But it doesn't check out when the HP45 non-x pants also have the zipper in them: sidelineswap.com/en-CA/gear/hockey/pants-girdles-shells/player-pants/2026882-ccm-dallas-stars-winter-classic-senior-new-large-hp45-hockey-pants-pro-stock cdn10.bigcommerce.com/s-stdlbhmt/products/26064/images/89228/1455-04-0502-a__59319.1555789473.1280.1280.jpg?c=2