bowld Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 23 minutes ago, MJWalker45 said: I think that's coming for all teams, save probably the Packers. Ravens still use the original Nike template. Badly needs an update 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJWalker45 Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 1 minute ago, bowld said: Ravens still use the original Nike template. Badly needs an update And I don't know why they refuse to update, since the Elite 51 is out to pasture for all but them and the Colts. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brave-Bird 08 Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 Compared to how Nike fumbled around with shoulder "loops" for so long, including with Carolina, the irony of all of this is they finally got it right when they switched Carolina onto the vapor template. Compare this below photo to the awful attempt they had with LSU in the early 2010s. Interesting that "mobility is mentioned." Can an expert explain his? Is there actually something about the way the stripe is applied that constricts the sleeve area, and that is a functional reason for going back to truncated? Shame because I actually really appreciated them making jerseys with full loops. 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOOVER Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 Just from a player perspective, the Vapor Untouchable was much lighter and more comfortable than the Elite 51, so it doesn't make sense to not use the newer template. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOOVER Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 1 minute ago, Brave-Bird 08 said: Compared to how Nike fumbled around with shoulder "loops" for so long, including with Carolina, the irony of all of this is they finally got it right when they switched Carolina onto the vapor template. Interesting that "mobility is mentioned." Can an expert explain his? Is there actually something about the way the stripe is applied that constricts the sleeve area, and that is a functional reason for going back to truncated? Shame because I actually really appreciated them making jerseys with full loops. Likely just marketing speak from Nike regarding the Vapor F.U.S.E. template. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brave-Bird 08 Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 Oh, I see now. Maybe they are making this change because they simply can't accomplish the perfect loop on this specific template. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCall Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 21 minutes ago, Brave-Bird 08 said: Oh, I see now. Maybe they are making this change because they simply can't accomplish the perfect loop on this specific template. That is the reason. The stripe has nothing to do with mobility. But the reduction of the size of the sleeve for mobility purposes affects/restricts the ability to have the stripe go fully around the sleeve. 1 https://dribbble.com/MakaioCall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aawagner011 Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 I wish the Panthers would use this opportunity to clean up their pants and helmet stripes. If they could settle on a consistent stripe application across the helmet, jersey, and pant, their set would go up in the rankings. The helmet and pants reek of the mid 90s but would look fantastic if they cleaned them up. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SportsFan12 Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 6 minutes ago, aawagner011 said: I wish the Panthers would use this opportunity to clean up their pants and helmet stripes. If they could settle on a consistent stripe application across the helmet, jersey, and pant, their set would go up in the rankings. The helmet and pants reek of the mid 90s but would look fantastic if they cleaned them up. I agree. While I'm happy they're not doing an overhaul or removing silver, I still wish they were making some tweaks to modernize some of these elements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOOVER Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 Agree. Would be thrilled if they just updated the helmet stripe. The pant stripe doesn't both me as much. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiltman Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 1 hour ago, bowld said: Ravens still use the original Nike template. Badly needs an update Would be nice to see them do that and do a slight refresh brand wide. Like minor tweaks, there is room to “evolve it” a bit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckeye Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 Slightly off topic, but is there any valid reason at all that the Packers still haven't changed templates after all these years? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indigo Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 6 minutes ago, buckeye said: Slightly off topic, but is there any valid reason at all that the Packers still haven't changed templates after all these years? IDK, but I hope they do, because Alexander's jersey here looks like it would explode if they put an anniversary patch on it. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sec19Row53 Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 13 minutes ago, buckeye said: Slightly off topic, but is there any valid reason at all that the Packers still haven't changed templates after all these years? Because they like what they get from Ripon? 9 1 It's where I sit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burgundy Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 39 minutes ago, Sec19Row53 said: Because they like what they get from Ripon? Ripon has an elusive technology that allows them to create an accurate forest green. 3 1 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LogoFan Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 The more I think about this, the more I have to laugh. The "elite" sporting apparel company couldn't deliver the client's desired color for years and can't even do decent-looking stripes. But they can push garish designs, lots of piping and other ugly gimmick like gradients. Nike is becoming the 8-track or Beta tape of their industry. 7 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LogoFan Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 3 hours ago, Brave-Bird 08 said: Compared to how Nike fumbled around with shoulder "loops" for so long, including with Carolina, the irony of all of this is they finally got it right when they switched Carolina onto the vapor template. Compare this below photo to the awful attempt they had with LSU in the early 2010s. Interesting that "mobility is mentioned." Can an expert explain his? Is there actually something about the way the stripe is applied that constricts the sleeve area, and that is a functional reason for going back to truncated? Shame because I actually really appreciated them making jerseys with full loops. That looks SO much better than half-stripes. Imagine how much better the Pats and Colts would look with the full circles. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJWalker45 Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 1 hour ago, buckeye said: Slightly off topic, but is there any valid reason at all that the Packers still haven't changed templates after all these years? I think it's partly based on Ripon being a local company, so they're keeping locals employed to some extent. One of the quirks of being a "locally-owned" football team that doesn't apply to any other team in the league. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDGP Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 21 minutes ago, LogoFan said: The more I think about this, the more I have to laugh. The "elite" sporting apparel company couldn't deliver the client's desired color for years and can't even do decent-looking stripes. But they can push garish designs, lots of piping and other ugly gimmick like gradients. Nike is becoming the 8-track or Beta tape of their industry. You've got the analogy backwards. Betamax is generally considered to have had better video and audio quality than VHS and a better overall product. So if anything Nike is the VHS of the industry since they're the top dog but can't do the little things as well as the smaller companies being pushed out. 5 I've got a dribbble, check it out if you like my stuff; alternatively, if you hate my stuff, send it to your enemies to punish their insolence! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteeloGreen Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 2 hours ago, HOOVER said: Agree. Would be thrilled if they just updated the helmet stripe. The pant stripe doesn't both me as much. I hate the helmet stripe. It makes no sense. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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