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A Reebok Premier Replica? A Reebok EDGE Authentic? Is there a difference?

Here are two of the new jerseys available to the public to start the 2007-2008 NHL season.
But is there actually a difference between the two (apart from the extortionate price)???

  • As many NHL fans already know, the league is unveiling sleeker, lighter, more durable hockey uniforms from Reebok. RBK claims they will enable players to skate faster, increase their range of motion, while keeping players drier and cooler on the ice. 

  • All 30 NHL teams must switch to the new uniforms for the 2007-08 season. There will only be two jerseys this season, home dark and away white.  The alternate/3rd jersey is discontinued for the 2007-08 season.

  • The uniforms are 14% lighter in pregame weight, the equivalent of more than a 6-ounce puck in weight.

  • Current jerseys and socks absorb moisture from sweat, ice and water bottles. Water repellent "Bead Away" technology allows the new Reebok uniforms to retain 76% less moisture. The result?  The lighter, drier uniforms generate 9% less wind drag in wind tunnel tests. This will translate into faster, less fatigued players.

  • The new uniforms are more ergonomically fitted to a player's body, shoulder and elbow pads, pants and shin guards. But newer fabrics such as stretch mesh actually give players greater range of motion because the uniforms move with their bodies.

But already there are some sellers out there that will bamboozle you into buying a Premier Replica when it's advertised as an EDGE Authentic. Don't get me wrong, there's nothing wrong with a Premier Replica.
But there is if you are paying an "Authentic Jersey Price"!

Here is my updated guide for the 2007-2008 NHL Jerseys, so that you will never be conned out of hard earned cash by wrongly described advertisements.

Reebok Premier Replica

 Reebok EDGE Authentic

Reebok Premier patented 100% polyester two-way stretch pique. This fabric is a mid-weight version of Reeboks Authentic On-Ice game jerseys

Reebok EDGE patented Pro- Weight 100% double knit polyester. This material also features BeadAway Technology which reduces moisture retention by 73% and therefore drag by 9%, making the user of this jersey faster on the ice.

   
  • Polyester interlock knit rib collar
  • Solid mesh inserts provide ventilation

This will be the most widely available jersey and widely purchased of all jerseys. However, even though they are made by Reebok, they are NOT the same ones worn by the players on the ice. These jerseys do NOT possess the same formfitting properties of Authentic Jerseys.

  • Spandex four-way stretch pique core body
  • PlayDry® performance Lycratalic collar
  • Water repellent Bead Away™ X-trafil fabric is placed on the high-abrasion shoulder and elbow areas

These are the EXACT jerseys worn on the ice by the players. These are the FORMFITTING, DOUBLE STITCHED, ON-THE-ICE jerseys for the NHL teams and is the EXACT ones worn by your favourite NHL team. These are actually really hard to find, and furthermore, they cost an absolute fortune!

   

Reebok Premier Replica Jerseys are sized Small, Medium, Large, X-Large, XX-Large etc.

Reebok (GREY) neck label. They usually say 'Official Licensed Jersey'. Be wary of any other REPLICA brands of jersey (such as Starter and Pro Player).

Reebok EDGE Authentic / Game Jerseys are sized 44, 48, 52, 56, 60 etc.

Reebok NHL Centre Ice Collection Game Jersey neck label (BLACK). The label should say 'Authentic Jersey / Chandail Authentique'.

 

 

Reebok woven jock tag featured on lower left of the body of the jersey.

AUTHENTIC JERSEYS DO NOT HAVE JOCK TAGS.

   

Reebok embroidered patch featured on lower left sleeve

AUTHENTIC JERSEYS DO NOT HAVE SLEEVE LOGOS.

 

 

No Fight Strap.

Fight strap attached inside back of jersey

Reebok logo in embroidered into the back of the neck.

REEBOK Logo woven patch EMBROIDERED and separately sewn into the back of the neck.

   

Chest & shoulder logos (where applicable) feature a combination of screen printing, embroidery and appliqué twill.

Chest & shoulder crests on Pro Size tackle twill with embroidery Z-stitched directly onto jersey. EVERYTHING IS SEWN INTO THESE JERSEYS!

   

Elbows and shoulders are NOT reinforced. Single layered jersey.

Double padded elbows and shoulders AND Reinforced stitching on all seams and hems, underarm gussets

   
NHL Platinum Shield Logo appliquéd on the collar. Be very wary of jerseys that have no NHL logo at all! NHL PLATINUM SHIELD LOGO EMBROIDERED ONTO COLLAR

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