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Stick Length

You won’t be playing your best if you don’t have the right stick length. While it may depend somewhat on the position you play, determining how long your stick should be is very easy.

The typical standard is that your stick should be 1 to 2 inches below or above your chin, on skates. Remember that shorter sticks may be great for puck handling but might not have a powerful shot.

Long sticks give you reach and could even help you develop a commanding slapshot with minimal effort.

We offer customized stick lengths to match the athlete so that cutting the stick is not required as this has an adverse effect on the flex of the stick.

Existing sticks should be measured by standing the stick up against the a wall and measuring from the floor to the top of the stick in inches. If you are replacing an existing stick, make sure to take this measurement as some manufacturers measure their stick from the heel of the blade to the top of the stick.

Player

Senior
65"-71"
Intermediate
57"-64"
Junior / Youth
47"-56"

Goalie

Senior
25"-27"
Intermediate
24"
Junior / Youth
21"-23"

Flex

Stick flex measures how flexible or stiff a stick is when force is applied. Since the flex rating indicates how many pounds of force it takes to flex the stick one inch, you should know that some sticks are significantly easier to bend than others.

Proper stick flex can increase overall shot velocity since flex has what you can think of as a slingshot effect. There is no “right or wrong” flex – it varies among players. So, you’ll want to try out different options. The higher the flex number, the stiffer, or less bend a stick will have. Conversely, the smaller the flex number, the more bend and softer a stick will be. If you’re unsure where to start consult one of our experts or contact us here.

Senior
60, 65, 70
77, 87, 95
102, 112
Intermediate
45, 50, 55
60, 65
Junior / Youth
10, 20, 30
40, 45, 50

Grip

Most sticks come with two different finishes to the shaft, either grip or clear (non-grip). The purpose of adding a grip coating to the shaft is to optimize the amount of control a player has over the stick with their bottom hand.

You’ve probably noticed that at some point, your bottom hand might shift up and down the stick while you’re stick handling. With a non-grip finish, sliding your hands over the shaft is effortless. But the downside to not having a grip is if you don’t have a tight enough handle on the stick while shooting, your hand can slip and reduce the amount of power generated from your shot.

The opposite is true for a stick with grip – the grip coating may be too tacky, ultimately inhibiting your ability to slide your hands up and down the shaft. The benefit, however, is the extra grip you get when you go to shoot, which essentially locks your bottom hand in place and efficiently generates full power on your shots.

Kick Point

The kick point of a hockey stick is a huge selling point for composite sticks. Kick point is most associated with flex and the style of play you want to bring to the ice. The kick point of a stick can be defined as the area where the stick will flex the most. There are three types of kick points, and each caters to a different type of player. The different kick points are low-kick, mid-kick, and high-kick.* Youth and Junior sticks offer Mid or Low kick points only.

LOW KICK
A low-kick is made for the player who relishes a lightning-quick release. Mainly for quick wrist shots and snap shots, this kick compresses and loads in the tapered area of the stick. It’s meant to get the puck to the net as fast as possible, usually when you’re within a close vicinity.
MID KICK
Mid-kick points are made for the power player, the type of shooter who loves to unleash hard slap shots and fully-loaded wrist shots. This type of kick compresses and bends mostly in the middle of the shaft. It offers full-powered shots for players shooting from greater lengths.
HIGH KICK
A high-kick point is the last type. Not all brands offer this kickpoint. A high kickpoint is engineered to flex wherever you place your bottom hand. High kick point sticks are great for optimizing a full-loading stick and unleashing powerful shots from any location of the rink.

Curve

P02

The oversized square toe plays a crucial role in deflecting pucks and launching powerful shots towards the goal.

Performance: Digging into the corner

Shot Benefit: Slapshots

Style of Play: Upright

P14

The distinctive shot pattern involves a circular motion that propels the puck off the blade.

Performance: Controlled toe drags

Shot Benefit: Ultimate shooters pattern

Style of Play: Crouched

Length: Medium | Face: Slight Open | Curve: Mid-Toe | Toe: Round | Lie: 6

P28 & P28M

Crafted to provide the shooter with a rapid release during shots, akin to a F92 but featuring a more pronounced toe curve.

Performance: Toe drags & control

Shot Benefit: Quick release

Style of Play: Low

Length: Medium | Face: Open | Curve: Mid-Toe | Toe: Round | Lie: 5

* M equals max blade height.

P88

The subtle open curve facilitates effortless puck cradling and enables powerful wrist shots.

Performance: Controlled Puck Hand

Shot Benefit: Wrist Shots

Style of Play: Low

Length: Medium | Face: Open | Curve: Mid | Toe: Round | Lie: 6

P90TM

Performance: All round shooter

Shot Benefit: Quick release off the toe

Style of Play: Active

Length: Medium | Face: Open | Curve: Toe | Toe: Round | Lie: 6

P91A

A lower lie compared to the F91, tailored for players who prefer keeping the puck at a distance from their bodies.

Performance: Flat saucers

Shot Benefit: Top shelf

Style of Play: Crouched

Length: Long | Face: Open-Wedge | Curve: Mid-Heel | Toe: Round | Lie: 6

P92 & P92M

The ideal pattern for skilled stick handlers, offers enhanced control in congested situations and precision in picking the top corners.

Performance: Optimal stickhandling

Shot Benefit: Quick-high snapshots

Style of Play: Crouched

Length: Medium-Long | Face: Open | Curve: Mid | Toe: Round | Lie: 6

PM9

With a gentle curve, this pattern is optimal for delivering precise and sharp passes, as well as executing swift backhand shots.

Performance: Controlled Passing

Shot Benefit: Wristers & Backhands

Style of Play: Low

Length: Medium-Long | Face: Open | Curve: Mid-Heel | Toe: Round | Lie: 5

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