How to Choose the Right Hockey Stick in Two Quick Steps

1. Stick flex - This is a determination of how stiff or flexible a hockey stick is. Usually, younger players will use a more flexible stick while senior players will use a stiff flex but this is also up to preference. If you are trying to decide, it is best to just try out the different flexes and see which one you like best. Some like a more flexible stick because of the 'slingshot effect' it tends to give while others like the full control feeling from a stiff flex stick.

2. Curve Depth - Curve options are heel curves, mid curves and toe curves; they get their names from the starting point of where the curvature originates. So, a heel curve starts near the stick while a toe curve starts close to the end of the blade. Usually, defensive players tend to prefer heel curves while forwards tend to prefer toe curves. The best way to choose what you would prefer is to try them all out to get a feel for them.