What hockey stick do you reccomend for a high school level girl hockey player? and what flex?
2007-03-03 07:52:12 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Hockey
It really depends on how big you are and what you are currently using. Don't listen to anyone that tells you to get a super stiff stick. The stiffer the stick, the stronger you have to be to get the proper flex in the shaft to maximize shot velocity.
To put it in perspective, Brett Hull used a 65 flex shaft and I'm guessing he's alittle bigger than you. Generally speaking, women are best off using a flex no higher than 85 and are more comfortable with the smaller diameter of intermediate sticks.
With that said, there are many companies and models to choose from with those specs. Don't get caught up in the one-piece hoopla, particularly If you don't have a specific pattern you use. You may want to opt for a two-piece models that allows you to interchange blades until you find one that works best for you.
Specific models to consider (all available with or w/o grip):
Easton Synthesis Intermediate 70 flex
Easton Ultra Lite 85 Flex
Warrior Dolomite II Intermediate 65/75 flex
All three of the above shaft models can be fitted with multiple wood and composite blades to choose from.
2007-03-03 10:25:03 · answer #1 · answered by zapcity29 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would try other players' sticks b4 buying a $150-$200 twig. If you take a lot of wrist shots I would lean towards a high flex(not stiff) stick,and of course if you take a lot of slappers,go w/the stiff. If you are getting a shaft w/replaceable blade be sure to get a quality blade. I myself prefer the SherWood Coffey blade(wicked curve),but thats me. Good luck.
2007-03-03 16:22:07 · answer #2 · answered by alfred1094 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get the Ultra Light with the 110 flex, i was using it when i was 11 and it worked really well, especially for things like the Power play and the Penalty Kill.
Peace
2007-03-03 16:17:08 · answer #3 · answered by redsoxbrett 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
About 85-100 flex and a Bauer. A bauer 8 is what I have and it's great. Bauer vapor 30 is another great stick. Go with a bauer no matter what.
2007-03-03 21:47:51 · answer #4 · answered by JOEY WHEELS 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
forward: go for a lighter flex (75-85) for wrist shots, smaller curve for stickhandling with a round toe.
defense: stiffer flex for slap shots (100-ish), big curve for lifting pucks out of defensive zone, square toe to pick up pucks off boards.
get a warrior (dolomite) or synergy (ST). save yourself money later, buy a twig that doesnt break easily. warrior and easton both very durable. do not buy mission sticks especially the hex1 cause they break easily (for me a month and a half).
2007-03-03 17:40:11 · answer #5 · answered by i dont care for a name 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a CCM Vector. They suck but they're cheaper than other composites and they're not as bad as the $60-$90 composite sticks.
2007-03-03 23:51:45 · answer #6 · answered by Alex 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the above answer.If you do it that way and really get the feel for your own curve and weight preferences.Then play a season that way, go out and try some composits.Be your own player!
2007-03-03 19:12:49 · answer #7 · answered by redwingnut16 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
THIS IS NUTZZZZZZZZ
WHATEVER HAPPENED TO THE OLD DAYS WHEN YOU JUST WENT TO THE STORE AND GRABED A $14.99 SHERWOOD
YA THEN HEATED IT AND CURVED IT YOURSELF
DAMN
I MISS OLD TIME HOCKEY
2007-03-03 19:02:03 · answer #8 · answered by JETSKIBRATTTT 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
get a wood one and break those expensive composites
2007-03-07 22:48:00 · answer #9 · answered by lambtonliner 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think that you should get the tps response armor messier curve
2007-03-03 16:49:40 · answer #10 · answered by mike 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋