New for 2022 is Warrior’s continuation of their Ritual M-series, the M2 Pro+ goalie stick. This ultra-lightweight, elite-level goalie stick features a number of Warrior’s top stick features, including their Minimus Carbon 25 weave, SlideGrip technology, HiFused construction, and Impact Fibre layer in the shaft. Warrior kept what worked in the M2’s predecessors while upgrading the construction and materials for better performance.

Shaft Construction
Warrior continues to increase durability by including an Impact Fibre layer on the shaft. The use of a HiFused construction gives the stick its ultra lightweight feel and balance. In addition to these features in the shaft, the stick is made with Warrior’s Minimus Carbon 25 weave, which is tough and lightweight for unparalleled playability and feel.

Paddle Construction
The R/M2 Pro+ paddle has an innovative, geometric design to enhance the energy load from the paddle through to the low kick point of the stick. The beauty of the Ritual M-series is in its remarkable balance and playability, and the M2 Pro+ has taken that legacy to the next level with its integration of a Minimus Carbon 25 weave into the previous M1’s build. This upgraded carbon fibre construction works with the geometry to augment your energy load and give you better control when taking shots and passes.

Blade Construction/Stiffness
We already touched on the Minimus Carbon 25 a few times here, but it also contributes greatly to the blade of the M2 Pro+. Originally developed to cover and support the Alpha LX Pro’s blade core on the player side, the Minimus Carbon 25 weave further enhances durability in the blade and makes it both stronger and lighter than ever. The M1 already had extraordinary dampening and deflecting properties, and the M2 looks to build on its heritage and more.

Graphics
The Warrior R/M2 Pro+ keeps to that really clean matte finish with a few colour adjustments. Notably, around the SlideGrip, the signature teal, green, and yellow hash pattern graphic has been extended upwards in spikes along the shaft. The pattern has also become more gradual down toward the paddle, the latter of which now adorning silver accents rather than just a black matte colouration. The Minimus Carbon 25 weave is also visible in the form of squares along the entire stick. “R/M2 Pro+” and “Warrior” have been printed along both the shaft and the paddle in silver.

Grip
The stick features SureGrip technology at the top of the paddle for better hold and control with the stick. It has a textured surface that improves feel and allows for faster hand transitions.

Blade Patterns, Paddle Lengths, Stick Lengths, Weight, Level of Play
The Warrior Ritual M2 Pro+ Senior Goalie Stick is ideal for the elite-level goalie and comes in paddle lengths 25”, 26”, and 27.5”. Warrior broadened the blade pattern selection for the Ritual M2 series: in addition to Mid (Quick, W32) and Twist (Bishop, W33) patterns seen before with the M1, the M2 also comes in the Wedge (Mrazek, W34) pattern.