The numbat 2.0 definitely has a stickiest hook around but sacrifices some maneuverability/stick skills(primarily tackling) but that is solved by just keeping that in mind. The original numbat still has a pretty good hook but is lots better at tackling on both sides and very easy handling. Between the length and thickness the original ends up being very agile, which is particularly rare with the nice hook it has. Biggest problem I have ran into with both sticks is how much you can start to rely on the hook. As long as you don’t start getting sloppy due to the hook it’s a perfect stick.