2007-02-01 02:47:08 · 6 answers · asked by thedude 2 in Sports ➔ Hockey
depends on how tall the stick is when you buy it. if you need to cut it significantly, the flex becomes far more rigid the more you do so. just as a standard guess, assuming you have a pretty good wrist shot and don't just shoot all arms, off the top of my head i'd say a 95 FLEX, but try it first and make sure you're comfortable. if you think you're going to cut the stick significantly, or if your wrist shot is still in the developing phase, drop down from 95 the more you think you're going to cut or the more work you have to do on your wristshot, but you probably don't want to go much lower than 85.
2007-02-01 03:15:13 · answer #1 · answered by hockeyman001 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm about your size as well (6'0" 172lbs) so I thought I would try the stick with the most flex. It was a Louisville "Whip" flex, which is i think I've seen it listed around a 77 flex. My wrist shot and passing is what I rely on the most. The extra flex was great for the wrister, but I found my passes just went crazy. Could have been just the composite factor-- the lack of feel for the puck that people say they have-- but I switched to a Bauer with an 85 flex and I felt like I had better control with the puck. So if you play C or W, then I'd recommend something like an 85.
2007-02-01 11:29:34 · answer #2 · answered by jyruns262 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is entirely a personal choice and has more to do with your strength and coordination than your height and weight.
Select the stiffest stick you can where you can flex it to get some whip. The stiffer the stick, the more velocity it can deliver. But if it's too stiff for you personally, it won't help.
I suggest starting with a 90 flex and go from there.
2007-02-01 10:53:42 · answer #3 · answered by gebobs 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you play hockey, you have probably golfed. Go with the same flex as your golf clubs. Are you 6'1' with skates or bare feet? You'd be about 6'3" with skates at 175lbs, depending on your upper body strength, you should be going with a medium firm flex. Chara, with his height uses the firmest flex made. He's also 235lbs.
2007-02-01 11:02:56 · answer #4 · answered by Sally 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am not nearly your size, but for me it was all about trying sticks until I found something I liked. For me, a good old fashioned wood stick worked best. Go with what you feel most comfortable with. If you like the control and shoot speed that a composite gives you, then you have your answer.
2007-02-01 11:13:43 · answer #5 · answered by J.B. 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
whatever has a good flex and if you like it
2007-02-01 18:14:30 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋