It's pretty simple… All Hockey Players should be using a stick with a Flex Rating that equals less than 50% of their body weight. Let's use logic… Most NHL Players weigh 190-220 lbs & use sticks that are 85-110 flex.
What lie is P29?
As per CCM, the P29 is indeed a lie 6.0.Apr 6, 2015
What is an illegal hockey stick?
An illegal hockey stick refers to a playing stick that violates the outlined rules regarding the material, length, width, and curve of both the blade and shaft of the stick.
Is a shorter hockey stick better?
The benefits of shorter hockey sticks include easier handling and better puck control. Playing with them also makes it easier to have a bent posture for better balance and a faster pace. It is also easier for beginners to learn with shorter sticks as longer ones can get challenging to handle and control the puck with.
What length should my hockey stick be?
The butt of the handle should fall between your Adam's apple and your eyebrows. The general rule of thumb is to have a stick that reaches the tip of your nose — but the trend seems to be toward shorter sticks, reaching the chin or lower.Oct 24, 2018
Who uses a long stick in the NHL?
A piece by Nick Cotsonika last summer made note of Zdeno Chara's hilariously long stick, and the reach it affords him: Not only does he stand 7-feet tall on skates, he wields a stick that is supposed to stretch 65 inches from knob to heel – the longest exception to the rule the league will allow.Jul 28, 2014
Is it better to be tall or short for hockey?
There are countless successful NHL players under the average height in the league, which is 6 foot 1. ... One huge advantage that shorter players have in hockey is that they can really get low and thus can generate more speed. They also have a lower center of gravity and can more easily bend their knees.Sep 15, 2015
How do you read a hockey stick?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1U5Qw7U-UQ
What does P28 mean on a hockey stick?
Most noticeably stars like Ovechkin, Doughty or Getzlaf are using what has become known as the Open Toe (P28 in most brands) pattern. Just like everything else in hockey when people see success they try to emulate it, and elite players have flocked to the open toe.
How do you determine hockey stick size?
The most common rule of thumb for sizing your stick is this: When standing in your skates, the end of a stick held with the toe of the blade on the floor should fall between your chin and nose. Players fond of short sticks will have the end of stick at throat height, while long sticks might hit you at the eyebrows.