"How do I know what flex to use?"We get this question all of the time, don't worry. Our answer is that the general rule is to pick a flex that is half your body weight. Therefore, if you weigh 100 pounds a 50 flex stick might be ideal. It is important to understand what the stick is doing for you when it flexes. A flex rating is based on how many pounds of pressure it takes to bend the stick 1 inch (i.e. 75 pounds of pressure = a 75 flex stick). The flex of a stick helps determine control and performance. When you put pressure on your stick prior to making contact with the puck, it transfers the energy from its connection with the ice through to the puck when you release. This area of connection on the ice before the puck is where you will feel the stick "load" or bend. You may have seen this before from highlights of NHL players shooting. It is important to also consider the height of the stick when purchasing. When you cut a stick, it adds approximately 3-5 flex points for every inch removed (or it takes 5 additional pounds of pressure to flex the shaft one inch). The opposite goes for if you put an extension in your stick to increase the height.
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