What does Flex mean on a hockey stick?

The flex number indicates how many pounds of force are required to bend (or deflect, to be really scientific) the stick one inch. So, it should take 100 pounds of force to bend a stick marked as 100 flex exactly one inch in the center. CCM/Reebok also includes a metric equivalent flex on their sticks.

What should the flex on my hockey stick be?

Our answer is that the general rule is to pick a flex that is half your body weight. Therefore, if you weigh 100 pounds a 50 flex stick might be ideal. However, when it comes to sports equipment you must always consider the players 'personal preference'.

Does Flex matter on hockey stick?

The simple answer is yes, a shorter stick will feel stiffer and will perform more similarly to a stick with a higher flex number. A longer stick will feel softer and will perform more like a stick with a lower flex number.

What stick flex do NHL players use?

Most professional hockey players use the mid-80s to low 100s flex hockey stick. A flex rating in this range offers the pros the right stiffness or flexibility for their position and personal preference.

How tall is a 50 flex hockey stick?

At 60 inches the Raven Edge 50 flex is taller than a standard Junior stick and has a lower flex rating than any other intermediate stick on the market; at 60 inches and 50 flex, this stick is a perfect fit for any player under 5'7" and less than 110 lbs.

What Flex does Alex Ovechkin use?

Alexander Ovechkin is 230 pounds and uses a 79 flex stick, which is probably a big reason for his one-timer.

What Flex does Crosby use?

A player with as much starpower as Crosby usually gets what he wants though, and he continues to use the Reckoner despite four generations of Ribcor sticks having been released since the Reckoner. This specific stick is 100 flex, but we have also seen Crosby pro stocks at 105 and 110 flex.

Who uses the lowest Flex stick in the NHL?

Speaking of Whippy Shafts

But here are a few NHL players whose stick flex is somewhere between “pool noodle” and “CB antenna”: Johnny Gaudreau (55 flex): At 5-foot-9, 157 pounds, it's not a shock he has the lowest flex stick in the league.

Do lower flex sticks break easier?

That is false. It depends on how you are breaking the sticks. A stick that flexes beyond it's range of flexing is going to break, stiff or whippy... But a stick that can flex more can generally absorb more impact before breaking.

What does p92 mean on a hockey stick?

The p92 has more rockered bottom, and the blade face is more open, meaning the toe has a slight twist that helps to elevate the puck. The reason the p92 is more popular now, is that it's better for shooting off the toe, specifically for snapshots.

How much does flex change when cutting a stick?

In general, flex changes by about 3 flex points for every inch you add/subtract from the stick. The effects are less noticeable in the first 2 inches however, and become more drastic the further you cut.

Is 75 flex too low?

The most popular stick flexes for most senior players, regardless of weight, is within the 75 to 90 flex range.

What flex stick does Cole Caufield use?

CCM Jetspeed Hockey Stick-RH-P30 (Cole Caufield Curve)-85 Flex-Stick' Em Grip.

Should you wax your hockey stick?

The easiest and most effective thing you can do to prolong the life of your hockey stick blades is to tape and wax them very well. Since you naturally lose grip on the puck if your blades are wet, taping the blade of your stick prevents moisture from building up on the blade and keeps the puck from sliding off.

What Flex is zegras?

World Junior Team USA Trevor Zegras Bauer 2N Pro XL Hockey Stick LH-77 Flex-P92.

What flex stick does Mitch Marner use?

Here's a closer look at the stick specs of Toronto Maple Leafs forward, Mitch Marner! He's the most notable player in the NHL to use a TRUE stick. His XC9 has a fairly standard curve (most similar to a P92) but features a 5.5 lie instead of the retail standard of 5.

What is hockey stick lie?

The lie of a hockey stick is indicated by a number on the shaft, usually ranging from 4 to 7. The higher the number, the more upright the lie — think puckhandlers, weaving through traffic to snap off wrist shots. The lower the number, the farther the puck is from your body — think slap shot-happy defensemen.

What Flex does Brendan Gallagher?

Here's a closer look at the stick specs of Canadiens' forward, Brendan Gallagher! He uses a big toe curve, an extremely low flex and a slightly squared off toe. It's the perfect stick to sling 'em top shelf for those that like the extra whip!

What hockey stick do most pros use?

Speaking of Pro-Level Sticks

Far and away the most popular stick for NHL players is the Bauer Nexus 1N. Used by 90 players in the 2016-17 season, it is a stick that favors neither brute force nor slickness. It has a mid kick point, responsive blade and large sweet spot. Bauer also popped up at Nos.

What stick does Johnny Gaudreau use?

Gaudreau uses a Warrior Alpha QX, to be precise. It is the most popular stick in the NHL, currently used by 14.5 percent of the league's players. It is considered a low-kick point stick, designed for quick release and accuracy. Gaudreau's customization, though, takes a ubiquitous stick and makes it unique.

What does P28 mean on a hockey stick?

Most noticeably stars like Ovechkin, Doughty or Getzlaf are using what has become known as the Open Toe (P28 in most brands) pattern. Just like everything else in hockey when people see success they try to emulate it, and elite players have flocked to the open toe.

How tall should a hockey stick be?

The butt of the handle should fall between your Adam's apple and your eyebrows. The general rule of thumb is to have a stick that reaches the tip of your nose — but the trend seems to be toward shorter sticks, reaching the chin or lower.