The Easton Synergy EQ4 Ice Hockey is a youth focused design, the Synergy EQ4 is equipped with features and a customized fit specifically tailored to the needs of younger players in terms of shape, flex, balance and other important performance attributes. The New Synergy EQ4 features a great range of flex while providing ample lateral ankle support. Its split eyelet design allows the skate to wrap and fit youth players more comfortably. The Synergy EQ4 also has an improved PSP radius which helps the youth skater by flexing with the stride and in cornering. The profile of the steel is flatter which will result in better balance and edge control.