Is lower flex better?
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Is lower flex better?
A lower flex, being more “whippy” is a better choice for someone that wants to be able to put a lot a load on the stick for quick wrist shots. In this case, the lower flex will help because the quickness of release is more important than how hard the shot is.
What Flex does Connor McDavid use?
“He is by a good margin, the best offensive player in the world”. What flex stick does a pro of such high caliber and high points use? McDavid says the flex he uses is “pretty stiff, actually”. He uses an 85 flex that’s cut down a bit.
What Flex does Taylor Hall use?
Specifications
| Blade Model | 2020 AX9 SL (PX) |
|---|---|
| Shaft Grip | Gloss Grip |
| Flex Rating | 100 |
| Shaft Dimensions | Round Corners, Straight Sidewalls |
| Stick Length | 59″ |
What Flex does Auston Matthews use?
80 flex
Matthews revealed in an interview with Bauer that he likes an especially whippy stick, using an 80 flex stiffness along with a Joe Sakic curve. Most people are familiar with the P92 Sakic curve that comes stock with most brands, but the 80 flex is interesting.
What stick does Alexander Ovechkin use?
CCM sticks
How long he’s been using it: Ovechkin has been using CCM sticks throughout his career, but the model typically varies from season to season. He used the CCM Vector last season. Why he likes it: “I really like the feel of it,” Stamkos said. “It has a good kick point and it is extremely durable.
What flex stick does Marner use?
Here’s a closer look at the stick specs of Toronto Maple Leafs forward, Mitch Marner! He’s the most notable player in the NHL to use a TRUE stick. His XC9 has a fairly standard curve (most similar to a P92) but features a 5.5 lie instead of the retail standard of 5.
What flex stick does Cole Caufield use?
CCM Jetspeed Hockey Stick RH P30 (Cole Caufield Curve) 85 Flex Stick’ Em Grip 65 1/4″ Against the Wall (Bauer retail Height +1/4″) Used, but in good shape.
What stick does Jake muzzin use?
Bauer Nexus Geo
| Player Name | Position | Stick |
|---|---|---|
| David Kampf | Center | Bauer Supreme Ultra Sonic |
| Ilya Mikheyev | Right Wing | Bauer Nexus Geo |
| Jake Muzzin | Defenseman | Bauer Nexus Geo |
| Jason Spezza | Center | Bauer Supreme Ultra Sonic |
What Flex does Patrik Laine use?
87 flex
For all of you stick nerds, Patrik Laine uses an 87 flex. Good whip enhanced by his quick release.
What hockey stick do most pros use?
Far and away the most popular stick for NHL players is the Bauer Nexus 1N. Used by 90 players in the 2016-17 season, it is a stick that favors neither brute force nor slickness. It has a mid kick point, responsive blade and large sweet spot.