we all knew n-spec wasnt going to happen fellas.. the price of the materials for the n-spec went way up.. and just isnt really an feasable option... and yes i know the aluminum handle is the same i was just pointing it out.. they had the exact same handles, same as mlc and swagger and i believe legend was also the same.. just the 12" barrel bats had a slightly longer handle than the 13" barreled bats.. this new stick supposedly has been pretty durable they were all swinging it through some pretty cold temps and im sure it took a beatin.. that alone is worth the wait even if it is the same as the cartel just a little more durable and a little more of an endload