Stick Flex Explained: Find Your Ideal Flex Rating
How Flex Works
Flex is how much the stick bends under load. An 85-flex stick bends more easily than a 100-flex. You apply force, the stick loads, then releases energy into your shot.
Flex by Weight
- Under 150 lbs: 70-80 flex
- 150-200 lbs: 85-95 flex
- 200+ lbs: 95-110 flex
Shooting Style Matters
Wrist shot players often prefer lighter flex (more bend = more power). Snap shot and slap shot players prefer stiffer flex (direct transfer of power).
Testing Flex
If possible, borrow different sticks from teammates. You'll feel the difference immediately. A stick that's too stiff is hard to load. Too soft feels noodly and slow.
Pro Tip
Most players use slightly lower flex than they think. A 95-flex stick feels better than a 110 for most adults. Less fatigue, more accuracy.
Recommended Training & Stick Accessories
Enhance stick durability, practice off-ice shooting, and maintain your gear with these essential training accessories.
Hockey Stick Wraparound
Protects the blade of expensive composite hockey sticks during off-ice practice on concrete, asphalt, or garage floors without damaging the blade structure.
Green Biscuit Original Stickhandling Puck
The gold standard for dryland passing and stickhandling practice. Stays completely flat on rough outdoor surfaces, behaving like a real puck on ice.