Senior
Weight targets listed for this GWIND player category. Select your preferred target and confirm the final build.
THE GWIND SPECIFICATION GUIDE
HOCKEY STICK
WEIGHT GUIDE.
Look beyond the gram number. Find the balance that feels right.
IN THIS GUIDE
- Finished mass
- Shaft–blade balance
- Comparable measurements
A clearer specification starts with the details.
What is hockey stick weight?
Stick weight is the mass of the finished stick, usually stated in grams. A configuration target is the weight you request; a measured finished weight is the result for a particular stick under stated conditions.
For a useful comparison, record the player category, finished length and whether tape, a plug or other accessories are included. Comparing an uncut bare stick with a shortened, taped stick can hide the difference you are trying to assess.
What does stick weight affect?
Weight contributes to how a stick feels when moving, receiving a pass and handling the puck. Balance matters too: two sticks with the same total mass can feel different if that mass is distributed differently between shaft and blade.
Choose a target around a setup you already understand. Consider length, flex and construction together, and describe whether you want a different overall weight or a different balance. The lightest listed target is not automatically the best choice for every player.
WEIGHT GUIDE.
Compare the target weights offered in the GWIND Custom Studio by player category. Pick the balance and handling feel you prefer.
Intermediate
Weight targets listed for this GWIND player category. Select your preferred target and confirm the final build.
Junior
Weight targets listed for this GWIND player category. Select your preferred target and confirm the final build.
Confirm your finished weight
These are configuration targets, not guaranteed finished weights or manufacturing tolerances. Confirm the chosen length, blade profile, materials, artwork and final weight with GWIND before ordering.
Build details and availability are confirmed with GWIND for your project.
DISCUSS YOUR SPECSWEIGHT / QUESTIONS, ANSWERED
QUESTIONS?
ANSWERED.
Common questions about weight, before you settle on your specification.
ASK GWINDWeight questions
Are the listed GWIND weights guaranteed finished weights?
No. The values below are configuration targets. Confirm the selected length, blade, materials, artwork and expected finished result with GWIND, including any agreed measurement conditions or tolerances.
Is a lighter hockey stick always better?
No. Handling preference, balance and the complete construction matter alongside the gram number. Compare sticks during the passing and shooting movements you use most often.
How should I compare the weight of two sticks?
Use the same scale and compare equivalent finished lengths and accessory states. Note whether each stick includes tape or an extension. Record balance impressions separately from the measured mass.
What should I include in a custom weight request?
State your player category, target grams, finished length and current stick reference. Include the curve and flex you want to keep, then confirm the available construction and sample measurement before ordering.