What is Johnny Gaudreau Flex?

Johnny Gaudreau recently switched to Warrior sticks and Warrior has confirmed that he uses a 55 flex hockey stick. Gaudreau is currently listed on Yahoo as being 5'9″ and 157 lbs, so it's not too shocking that he uses a whippy stick. A 55 flex though, that might catch most off guard.

What stick Flex does Johnny Gaudreau use?

Johnny Gaudreau (55 flex): At 5-foot-9, 157 pounds, it's not a shock he has the lowest flex stick in the league. The four-time all-star and former Lady Byng Trophy winner also has a shorter stick than most, even for a guy of his size.

Who uses the highest flex in the NHL?

Zdeno Chara, at 6-9 and 256 pounds, uses a 150-160 flex stick regularly, twice as stiff as Ovechkin. Dustin Byfuglien and Shea Weber use 122 flex sticks, but Weber increases this to 130 flex for the hardest shot competitions.

What flex stick do NHL players use?

Most professional hockey players use the mid-80s to low 100s flex hockey stick. A flex rating in this range offers the pros the right stiffness or flexibility for their position and personal preference.

What is Ovechkin's Flex?

For reference, Alex Ovechkin's stick flex is 80. Oshie used an Ovechkin stick during the 2016 playoffs. For Oshie, the stick change has allowed him to forget about all the other stuff and just play.

What hockey stick does McDavid use?

Connor McDavid is also well known for his older stick model choice, sticking with an original Super Tacks. He has tried a few of CCM's newer sticks, but has always come back to his trusty Super Tacks.

What is 85 flex hockey stick?

To refresh your memory: an 85 flex stick requires 85 pounds of force to bend the stick 1 inch with a full length stick. Seems simple enough, right? However, hockey is a game of preference so, just because you weigh 170 does not mean that you must use an 85 flex.

Is 75 flex too low?

The most popular stick flexes for most senior players, regardless of weight, is within the 75 to 90 flex range.

What is the highest flex on a hockey stick?

Pure Hockey Stick Flex Guide

• Hockey stick flex numbers refer to the stiffness of the stick.
• The number is a measurement of the amount of pressure required to bend the stick 1 inch.
• The higher the flex number, the stiffer the stick.
• Retail model sticks generally range from about 30 for young kids up to 110.

What Flex does Sidney Crosby use?

A player with as much starpower as Crosby usually gets what he wants though, and he continues to use the Reckoner despite four generations of Ribcor sticks having been released since the Reckoner. This specific stick is 100 flex, but we have also seen Crosby pro stocks at 105 and 110 flex.

What Flex does Brendan Gallagher?

Here's a closer look at the stick specs of Canadiens' forward, Brendan Gallagher! He uses a big toe curve, an extremely low flex and a slightly squared off toe. It's the perfect stick to sling 'em top shelf for those that like the extra whip!

What stick does Alex Ovechkin use?

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.

Do lower flex sticks break easier?

That is false. It depends on how you are breaking the sticks. A stick that flexes beyond it's range of flexing is going to break, stiff or whippy... But a stick that can flex more can generally absorb more impact before breaking.

What flex stick does Mitch 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 does Auston Matthews use?

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 Flex does Phil Kessel use?

The most well-known version of this is with Phil Kessel who has a truly unique shot, and has been known to use a 65-flex. Some other players use a similarly low-flex and many of them are goal scorers known for their shooting as well.

What should my stick flex be?

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. However, when it comes to sports equipment you must always consider the players 'personal preference'.

How much does flex change when cutting a stick?

In general, flex changes by about 3 flex points for every inch you add/subtract from the stick. The effects are less noticeable in the first 2 inches however, and become more drastic the further you cut.

What does the flex mean on a hockey stick?

The answer to the above question is fairly straightforward: The flex of a hockey stick is the measurement of the amount of pressure required to bend the stick one inch, expressed in pounds.

What pants does Ovechkin use?

Ovechkin has sported the Bauer One95 hockey pant that includes MAX SORB spine protection, which is a combination foam and gel material designed for high-impact areas like the back that require a high level of energy displacement.