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THANK YOU! (Reply to this comment)
by andrewamani
I have been out of hockey for a couple decades and have been lured into playing again. So getting all new equipment has been a struggle. What amazes me is the technology on the stick nowadays. Thanks Puckmugger for this concise analysis on stick buying. It really helped answer a lot of questions when all I was getting from the stores were, "you just better performance." Geez, what the heck does that mean????
A couple question did come up that I still don't understand and was wondering if you, or anyone, can help with the answer:
1) What is the difference between a traditional shaft as opposed to a tapered shaft?
2) What is a kick point? And how does a low kick point affect the stick as opposed to a mid kick point or any other for that matter?
Any assistance to this matter is greatly appreciated as I in the market for a new stick soon. Thanks!
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Jan 1, 2012
10:04 pm PST
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Flex is important and the 1/2 one's weight seems close, but... (Reply to this comment)
by alan60
I am 5'6" and 140lbs. using a 60 flex. I just read an article on Montreal's Michael Cammalleri, at 5'9" 185 lbs, uses an 80 flex.
In my opinion most players, in particular the younger ones are using sticks that are too stiff.
However, I like your formula, at least it brings players down to a somewhat of a reality.
Alan Sheppard
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Aug 16, 2009
7:07 pm PDT
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Re: Slow down there!!! (Reply to this comment)
by bornonice87
nope, not really play hs hockey, forward i use a 95 flex i weight exactly 158lbs and i can easly load up
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May 31, 2009
6:05 pm PDT
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Find the right help (Reply to this comment)
by jonny_d
I found http://www.goal-line-golf.com or http://www.goal-line-hockey.com (both the same website). I called them and they really explained the sticks to me and helped me choose which was right for me. I got a great deal, 20% off the hockey stick because I told them I was looking at their store online.
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Feb 3, 2009
7:55 pm PST
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Tapered v. Regular Shafts (Reply to this comment)
by brianfirst
Got any opinion on preference between tapered or regular shafts? Is one or the other on the way out, (like a beta video tape) or will they both be around for a while?
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Jan 11, 2009
8:37 pm PST
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toe?curve? (Reply to this comment)
by icecrazy26
Hi, first I would like to say that article was spot on. I have two sticks, both heel curves, but one has a round toe and the other square. I seem to like the square toe better. I am a forward and was wondering if I should stick with the round toe, or if I should try a curve that better fits my position.
Thank You
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Jun 1, 2008
9:57 am PDT
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Re: Re: Slow down there!!! (Reply to this comment)
by lefty20
i use interemdiate with a 65 flex tell last year,im now up to 85 and yes it did greatly improve my shot.i still miss the smaller girth and i have to cut some off my stick.
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Feb 18, 2007
12:34 pm PST
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Re: Slow down there!!! (Reply to this comment)
by puckmugger
The best general rule that I've found is about half the player's body weight in flex rating. This makes sense since the stick flex rating is loosely based upon how many pounds of force it takes to get a foot of flex. Of course shooting skill will factor heavily in to the equation as well. NHLer's typically use a much heavier flex than we can buy and a novice will be better served with a whippier stick.
Thanks for the comments!
Scott
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Sep 20, 2006
9:15 am PDT
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Slow down there!!! (Reply to this comment)
by jcronq
Wow, don't you think those flexs are a little high? I mean, 100flex for anyone over 175 lbs? That is crazy. Well, i guess for a defensmen it's ok, but for a forward... they would never have the time to load a stick with that much flex. A forward weighing 175 should be using a stick with flex more like 85 or 90 tops. I even think they could get away with a 75 flex. Even defensmen i know use just a tad bit less flex than what you are recommending. Also, this guide is for people who are new to the game. They should be selecting lower flexes than they can flex so that they will be able to learn how to shoot properly. But i think anyone who plays hockey will agree with me that your scale is off by about +10 to +15.
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Sep 19, 2006
4:31 pm PDT
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Re: I've been told... (Reply to this comment)
by puckmugger
That sounds like solid advice to me.
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Sep 10, 2006
1:40 pm PDT
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I've been told... (Reply to this comment)
by anthonyjta
to wax your tape even on a composite stick... the guy at my local shop said waxing will keep any moisture out of cracks/splits in the composite.
I was also told to not let a composite stick sit in your car on really hot days... the heat/sun can make it brittle, and dry it out. I've heard the same rule of thumb about my Easton composite softball bat.
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Sep 8, 2006
12:16 pm PDT
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lie? (Reply to this comment)
by aarondevera
Hi Scott,
In regards to the lie of a stick, what do the numbers mean? It seems that the higher the number, the smaller the angle of shaft-to-blade, and the lower the number, the wider the angle. Am I right about this?
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Aug 7, 2006
10:22 pm PDT
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Re: Great information (Reply to this comment)
by puckmugger
Moose,
Glad you found it helpful. Thanks for reading.
Scott
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Jan 27, 2005
7:58 am PST
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Great information (Reply to this comment)
by themoose
Wow, I'm new here and I've been very impressed with your articles. Another great job on a complex subject, keep it up!
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Jan 26, 2005
3:56 pm PST
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Re: Excellent Information (Reply to this comment)
by puckmugger
I'm glad you found it helpful.
Scott
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Dec 28, 2004
5:25 am PST
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Excellent Information (Reply to this comment)
by ireland111
I was surprised to find reviews omn this topic. I was more surprised to find such a good article. Very helpful. Thanks.
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Dec 27, 2004
12:42 pm PST
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Re: Very (Reply to this comment)
by puckmugger
Always glad to help!
Scott
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Apr 5, 2004
9:37 pm PDT
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Very (Reply to this comment)
by jps246,  in Sports & Outdoors
informative review - I learned something here - thanks!
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Mar 25, 2004
6:36 pm PST
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Where do I start? (Reply to this comment)
by yakkowarner, in Sports & Outdoors
Good review. More than I ever wanted to know. Now if I could only play. :)
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Mar 25, 2004
1:01 pm PST
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