Lower Flex
- Less force to load
- Softer shaft response
- More whip and feedback
THE GWIND SPECIFICATION GUIDE
HOCKEY STICK
FLEX GUIDE.
Choose a shaft you can load. Keep the release under your control.
IN THIS GUIDE
- Shaft stiffness
- Comfortable loading
- Finished length
A clearer specification starts with the details.
What is hockey stick flex?
Flex is a shaft-stiffness rating. A higher number indicates a stiffer shaft, while a lower number indicates a shaft that bends more easily. Treat the rating as a starting point for comparing sticks, alongside their length and construction.
Flex is different from kick point: flex describes stiffness, while kick point describes the loading zone. Two sticks with the same flex label can still feel different because their lengths, profiles and construction differ.
What does flex do when shooting?
The shaft bends as you load a shot and returns as you release it. Choosing a stiffness you can load comfortably helps you use that response without forcing an unfamiliar movement. A stiffer label alone does not guarantee a harder or more accurate shot.
Start from the feel of your current stick and compare a softer or stiffer option using your normal shots. Body-weight guidance is only an initial estimate. Record the finished length too, especially if you normally trim your sticks.
FLEX GUIDE.
Flex describes shaft bending and energy loading while shooting. Start near half your body weight in pounds, then adjust for the feel you prefer.
Choose a higher flex for a stiffer feel or a lower flex for a softer feel.
Higher Flex
- Stiffer response
- Firmer shaft response
- Choose flex to match your shooting style
Cutting changes flex
Trimming the shaft makes a stick feel stiffer. The change depends on the original length and construction, so choose your GWIND length and flex together before cutting.
Bonus Tip
Test different flexes. An overly stiff stick can make shot loading difficult; reducing stiffness may improve release, puck feedback and performance. Even a small adjustment can change the on-ice feel.
Build details and availability are confirmed with GWIND for your project.
DISCUSS YOUR SPECSFLEX / QUESTIONS, ANSWERED
QUESTIONS?
ANSWERED.
Common questions about flex, before you settle on your specification.
ASK GWINDFlex questions
How do I choose a starting flex?
Around half your body weight in pounds is a rough starting estimate, not a prescription. Adjust for strength, technique, finished stick length and the release you prefer. Testing a familiar stick against nearby flexes is more useful than choosing by weight alone.
Is a higher flex better for every player?
No. A shaft that is too stiff for your movement may be difficult to load. Choose a flex that lets you pass, handle the puck and release your usual shots with control.
Does cutting a stick increase its flex?
Cutting makes the shortened setup feel stiffer; it does not rewrite the original printed rating. State how much you plan to trim and agree the finished length and requested flex together.
Can I choose flex and kick point separately?
They describe different properties and should both appear in your specification. Choose the stiffness and loading profile you prefer, then confirm that combination is available for your GWIND build.