Here is a nice chart for how flex changes with stick length

[SDS]

Since I am not tyhe tallest guy on the block, I wanted to know how the flex changes when I chop down my stick to the correct height.

 

http://hockey.philbricks.net/page.htm?PG=nike_bauer_stick

 

So, if I trim a stick down 4" - it increases the flex 15-20 points. I figured if that was useful info to me - it might be useful to someone else...

[bob_sauve28]

Since I am not tyhe tallest guy on the block, I wanted to know how the flex changes when I chop down my stick to the correct height.

 

http://hockey.philbricks.net/page.htm?PG=nike_bauer_stick

 

So, if I trim a stick down 4" - it increases the flex 15-20 points. I figured if that was useful info to me - it might be useful to someone else...

LOL, I just want a damn stick that will last a long time! What I worry about in stick length is that it is not too long for when I'm fighting along the boards. If its too long its hard to get the puck at your feet. I'm got a real nice wrist shot and I'm never really noticed the difference between sticks.

[SDS]

here is a nice article about 1-piece sticks:

 

http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_...226/ai_82262112

 

I have been using Montreal wooden ones, but but toes of my two sticks are falling a part. Montreal lets this happen, so that you will buy a new stick. So, when shopping around - I wanted to make sure I got something right for me. I went with a much more flexible stick because I doubt I am using the flex efficiently and the shaft will be much stiffer when I cut it down to size.

[bob_sauve28]

here is a nice article about 1-piece sticks:

 

http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_...226/ai_82262112

 

I have been using Montreal wooden ones, but but toes of my two sticks are falling a part. Montreal lets this happen, so that you will buy a new stick. So, when shopping around - I wanted to make sure I got something right for me. I went with a much more flexible stick because I doubt I am using the flex efficiently and the shaft will be much stiffer when I cut it down to size.

Pretty interesting. I don't really have much of a slap shot, so not sure if I'd be interested in that stick if it costs too much

[TM8-PL16]

i just want to find a stick that is long enough for me to use and NOT cost $100... I'm 6'5 so I need a huge stick, especially if I'm on skates.... hard to find cheaper ones that long

[frisky]

I think this is how the numbers in that chart are calculated.

 

New flex = (Original flex)/(1 - C/L)^3

 

C = Amount in inches that you cut-off the end

L = Original length of the stick; for the senior stick that would be 60"

 

In general, this applies to any stick but you probably need to use whatever stick brands flex numbers. I'm not sure whether their stick flex numbers are standardized.