A little update: I actually did go with the #5 pattern, had a chance to try the new stick and omg.... First of all its noticeably lighter than my current Warrior. So first of all wrist shots, went about 10 meters away and I was popping top shelf everytime, now my accuracy wasnt as good but thats because of the feel of the new curve and blade, also it was noticeably easier to pop shots under the bar at close range and slap shots were considerably better !