The proper flex means that every shot you take will be the hardest it can possibly be. A mid-to-low kick point matches a defenseman with a powerful slap shot or a forward with a quick one-timer.
A stick with a lower kick point best matches an agile playmaker who takes snap shots and wrist shots. There are a number of different blade curves to choose from and the right one for you will depend on your position, style of play and personal preference. It is important to understand how each type of curve will perform on the ice and impact your game. Players like Joe Thornton prefer a deeper curve that will allow them to get the puck off the ice easier and faster. Many players do not think about blade lie when choosing a stick, but it is a critical element to determine the one best suited to your game.
The lie describes the angle of the blade in relation to the shaft. The greater the angle, or the more upright the stick is, the higher the number of the lie will be. Your style of play and body positioning on the ice will determine the lie that is right for you. The length and the flex of a stick are related to one another.
Any time a stick is cut, it increases the stiffness. If you know you will be cutting the stick, make allowances for the stiffness and purchase a stick that will give you the correct stiffness for your strength once it has been cut. There are four different sizes that can be chosen: youth, junior, intermediate, and senior. There is more to choosing a stick than brand name and colour. Choosing the right stick is much like being professionally fit for a golf club, and is a critical part of your game.
The correct flex, kick point, length and lie will help elevate your game. At Source For Sports we play the game and have tested virtually every stick we sell so we know how they perform. Our Pro-Formance Advantage Custom Fitting System will ensure you have the stick that will perform best for you, no matter what level you play — at a younger level, it can make a big difference in learning how to pass and shoot, and at a higher level, it can mean the difference between going bar down and sailing it over the net.
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Flex: The measurement, in pounds, of the amount of pressure required to bend the stick one inch the higher the number, the lower the flex. If your stick is whippy if the flex is too high , you will lack accuracy. Height: Standing in your stocking feet, toe of the blade on the floor and between your feet, stick parallel to your body, the butt of the shaft should reach your nose — no higher than your brow, for sure, no lower than your chin.
Generally, shorter sticks are for playmakers, longer sticks are for defensemen to enhance their poke checks, shot-blocking and slap shot power. Blade curve: Basically, you can have varying degrees of three kinds of curve — toe, mid and mid-heel. Curve encompasses not simply the bend of the blade from heel to toe, but the twist of the blade from top to bottom. The twist is simple. The bend is largely a matter of preference, but in the broad strokes a toe curve is for speed in elevating the puck, getting off a shot or a pass and stick handling; flatter blades help win faceoffs; heel curves keep the puck low for long passes and slap shots.
Blade lie: A stick's lie is the angle of the shaft relative to the blade when the blade is flat against the ice - typically this is a number between 4 and 7. The higher the number, the more upright the lie. Generally, higher lies help keep the puck closer to you, which is the preference of most danglers. Just starting out? If the toe is up, you need a lower lie number. We recommend you to measure your existing stick following the procedure outlined above.
If your current stick is longer than a selected stick in our shop, you can order a wooden extension or ask us to extend your newly bought stick for you. Note: the above formula is only a guideline.
The height of a hockey stick is a matter of personal preference. To learn more about choosing the right stick height consult our comprehensive manual on How to choose the right hockey stick. Orders accepted and payed until on working day, leave our store the same day, orders accepted and payed after on working day , leave our store the next business day.
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