SIZE OF HOCKEY STICKS (2024)

FAQs

How do you size a hockey stick? ›

Have the player stand without skates. Then, place the toe of the stick on the ground between the player's feet, positioning the stick vertically. The general rule is that the end of a proper length stick should come to about the nose. However, if the player's skates are on, the stick should come up to the chin.

Ice Hockey Sticks have a length of 56”-63” (142.2-160 cm), blade length of 12.6”-15.75” (32-40 cm), blade height of 2”-3” (50.8-76.2 mm), and shaft depth of . 88”-1.13” (22.4-28.7 mm). The weight of an Ice Hockey Stick is 14.64-16.75 oz (415-475 g).

A good rule of thumb to determine proper stick length is — with your skates on — to hold the stick straight up and down in front of you with the toe of the stick touching the ground. Mark the stick just below the chin and cut with a saw. If a plug is required, take that length into consideration.

Youth sticks typically feature a 40 flex. Junior features a flex 50–52. Intermediate flex ranges between 65–67. For youth, junior and intermediate sticks, the flex is standard among all manufacturers.

Rule of thumb: Start with a flex that's half your body weight and adjust from there. Height: Standing in your stocking feet, toe of the blade on the floor and between your feet, stick parallel to your body, the butt of the shaft should reach your nose — no higher than your brow, for sure, no lower than your chin.

To select a size, bend your leg at a 90 degree angle and measure the length of your shin from the center of your kneecap to the top of your skate boot. While the fit should be loose and comfortable the pants should have the ability to be secured firmly by a belt around the waist.

When a player's stick is too long, he or she will bend from the waist and not the knees and it will reduce the effectiveness of the forward stride. A shorter stick forces a player to bend his or hes knees… all the great skaters have tremendous knee bend when they are skating.

The original height of the stick is something to always take into consideration. In general, flex changes by about 3 flex points for every inch you add/subtract from the stick.

Today, many sticks on the market are now made with a universal lie, meaning most players use a 5.0 stick lie. In today's market, most players purchase a grip shaft. Players typically tape the knob of their hockey sticks to give themselves better feel and control of their stick and to even out their overall stick lie.

Cutting a stick plays a role in flex points and stiffness. Most sticks have a ``flex'' number. This number represents the number of pounds of pressure or force that is needed to bend the stick an inch. The higher the number, the stiffer the stick. By cutting the stick, you change how stiff it is!

What kind of saw to cut a hockey stick? ›

A hacksaw will make a good cut in a composite shaft, but make sure to make a perfectly square cut. Use short, sharp strokes and cut all the way through the shaft. Once you're done, file the edges of the cut to round them a bit.

There are two primary ways to cut the sticks to be the appropriate length: using a mitre saw before assembly or using a circular saw after assembly.

Stick size details are as follows: Youth sticks – 38 to 44 inches: ages 4 to 8. Junior sticks – 46 to 54 inches: ages 7 to 12. Intermediate sticks – about 55 inches: ages 10 to 15.

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.

there are actually 4 main sizes: Pee-wee (aka K2 or size 6) for ages 6 to 9 year olds; Junior or (aka "TDJ" or size 7) is for ages 10-12; and Youth (aka "TDY" or size 8) for ages 12-14; and finally the Official/High School/College size are the same (aka "TDS" for "Standard" or size 9) are for 14-years old and up.

When choosing a field hockey stick, select the length that you can control comfortably. Place the index finger of your right hand on your right hip bone. Place your middle and ring finger next to your index finger. The top of the stick should approximately reach the side of your ring finger.

If your chest measurement is close or on one of the measurements listed on the sizing chart, we recommend choosing one size larger. A jersey too small can restrict your range of motion and be uncomfortable during gameplay. If you want a looser fitting jersey, go one size up as well.

A general rule of thumb for ice hockey players when determining their proper stick length is that the stick end should reach the player's chin while on skates. For street hockey players, the general guideline is that the stick end should reach the player's nose while wearing shoes.

(NOTE: Stick length is measured from the stick's heel point of contact with the playing surface to the top of the shaft.)