Hockey stick flex and curve... what's you preference?

[edn88]

85 flex on an Easton Synergy (cause when you cut it down, the flex decreases sharply). Would love a Coffey curve in an Easton stick, but settle for the Yzerman (Gaborik was good before being discontinued).

[NBC]

Originally Posted by dubc80

Although the new one-piece composites are far superior, I've been on the lookout for an original Gretzky silver Easton Aluminum shaft. Would be sweet to have one of those in the rotation for strictly nostagic reasons.

I see them sometimes on ebay, but the ones in good shape are always quite expensive. There is one on there for $199 right now.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Easton-Hockey-St...item1c13bf32ec

I was in Atom when they first came out, and a kid on my team came into the dressing room with one. It didn't make him a better hockey player, but everyone else was very envious!

I've got one. I like it. Very still and fairly heavy compared to the new composite sticks. Seeing how I don't play much anymore and If I was in YYC, I'd consider selling mine.

[awildermode]

Originally Posted by dubc80

Speaking of retro hockey sticks, anyone remember the Louisville Lock-jaw's? Anyone ever use one? What happened to them? Were they POS's?

They came with this weird tool thingy...

i still have an unused lockjaw blade (tkachuk) and tool. cool concept. i used to collect the tapered screws.

this was the time when companies were trying to compete with each other on shafts/blades. nothing was as good as 'traditional' glue.

there was the 'harpoon system' from bauer that was worse. little rubber ridges on the hosel, no glue required. just force it in and the rubber would grip to the shaft. problem, it was either too loose and had to 'tap' it down every shift, or too tight and had a hell of a time getting it out.

[604flames]

RBK Sickick pro 110 flex D12. Thing feels like an iron pipe but it will get the puck out of the zone when you need it to.

[Galakanokis]

Originally Posted by Rifleman

I use the PMP9950, otherwise known as the PMP cane. For poking the puck/ball away from people and generally annoying danglers, accept no substitute.

I always keep one of these handy! Nice big heavy stick.

I generally have a few sticks I bring with me depending on where I am playing (position) and against which team. I break out the wood when I know all I am going to be doing is knocking people away from in front of the net and digging in corners.

I used to have 3 of the Sakic Stealths 100 that I picked up for a great price, $100 each but I finally broke the last one this past year. They were great sticks and lasted me 4 or 5 years. I would get more but they are a little pricey...

[La Flames Fan]

Originally Posted by Berger_4_

Amazing stick.

My actual go-to stick now though is the Easton Synergy ST at 100 flex with an inch cut off (makes it 110 flex or thereabouts) with a Forsberg curve.

Isn't it!?

I have actually gone back to using it full time and love the he'll out of it. I pass better, shoot better and handle the puck with greater ease.

I hadn't scored in the AllCal league in a year, put the 5030 back in my hands and potted 2 in my second game. Glorious...and cheaper too!

[arloiginla]

75 flex, as I have a Brett Hull-like whippy wrist shot.

As for the curve, gotta love the Getzlaf (used to be called the Lidstrom). It's the one with the toe flare and deep cup on the heel.

[Jayems]

Originally Posted by flameswin

The problem with me is I'm like a child when it comes to buying new sticks. I see one in the store that I want, and I have to have it NOW!

I don't know off the top of my head, but what was the Warrior one I bought off you?

I used it one game like 50 games ago and hated it after 2 shifts.

Brought it back out last game, got 2 goals and an assist. The issue with it is you really, really have to concentrate on keeping the shot low, or it'll go WAY over the glass. But it's great for roofing it in low.

[Northendzone]

Originally Posted by dubc80

Speaking of retro hockey sticks, anyone remember the Louisville Lock-jaw's? Anyone ever use one? What happened to them? Were they POS's?

They came with this weird tool thingy...

i admit i had one - it was a ok idea - however the baldes were hard to find.

anyone rember how hard it was to get the first blade out of an aluminum shaft ? i recall clamping my shaft in my dad's workmate and simultaneously pulling and dong a leg press - took a few nights but i finally got it out.

[jayswin]

Originally Posted by Jayems

I don't know off the top of my head, but what was the Warrior one I bought off you?

I used it one game like 50 games ago and hated it after 2 shifts.

Brought it back out last game, got 2 goals and an assist. The issue with it is you really, really have to concentrate on keeping the shot low, or it'll go WAY over the glass. But it's great for roofing it in low.

It's the Warrior "Mac Daddy, Nipple Grip", 100 flex, Draper curve.

The draper curve is just insane.

[jayswin]

[dubc80]

I had a bunch of Christian hockey sticks back in the day too. They always came in cool neon colors and I loved the "X" patterns on the blades.

"Say No to drugs!"

[Rifleman]

Originally Posted by Galakanokis

I always keep one of these handy! Nice big heavy stick.

I generally have a few sticks I bring with me depending on where I am playing (position) and against which team. I break out the wood when I know all I am going to be doing is knocking people away from in front of the net and digging in corners.

The PMP cane is a great grinding stick. All these new composite ones are so light that when one of them tries to lift the 9950, it fails!

I also find the wood sticks give a better slap shot, where as the composites give a better wrist shot.

[Coach]

Originally Posted by COGENT

I have been trying different flexes and curves at Pro Hockey Life and found that a 87 flex with a P88 (Bauer) curve is best suited for me. Made me curious what other people prefer.

So, what do you like?

this used to be my preference, but then i started using a stiffer stick and as a stronger person that helped my shot a lot. i use a Bauer one95 100 flex with kind of a Malkin curve but its actually my ex-gf's brothers who plays for the Pats so he gets them for free haha

[COGENT]

Originally Posted by dubc80

I had a bunch of Christian hockey sticks back in the day too. They always came in cool neon colors and I loved the "X" patterns on the blades.

"Say No to drugs!"

I had one too and it was the X pattern that sold me. I actually don't think I ever broke that stick.


For the guys that are using composites, do you notice any difference between the major brands of sticks (ie. Bauer, Easton. Warrior, Reabok)? I've always used Bauer but have been really curious how the Easton's perform.

[moncton golden flames]

warrior dolomite - lidstrom curve w/ 85 flex.

[Bill Bumface]

Originally Posted by flameswin

Haha, you too, eh? I've been on the search for one of those for years. I'd buy that one in a heartbeat if it was right...or if I knew I could get that exact blade replacement. I remember when I was playing minor hockey, that silver gretzky easton was the pinnacle of hockey sticks.



What a beauty!

I'm fairly certain I have one of these in my garage complete with a brand new spare blade for it. I had no idea it was sought after. Almost used it for street hockey last night!

[jayswin]

Originally Posted by hulkrogan

I'm fairly certain I have one of these in my garage complete with a brand new spare blade for it. I had no idea it was sought after. Almost used it for street hockey last night!

Are you serious? Let me know if you want to sell it, I'll give you good money.