HN114 Carbon100% -Length 66" / 167cm-weight 450 +/-10g-ICE Hockey-

what is a hockey stick flex?

   A flex is a measure of how flexible or how stiff a hockey stick is when force is applied to it. Since the flex rating indicates how many pounds of force it takes to flex the stick one inch,

you should know that some sticks are significantly easier to bend than others. Finding the right flex is somewhat of a preference based on skill level. The appropriate flex varies among players, so you'll want to try out different options.

  The higher the flex, the stiffer the stick. The stiffer the stick, the more power you will have behind your shot. Keep in mind that if a stick is so stiff that you cannot flex it properly with your shooting motion, then your effectiveness will be limited.

How does flex impact play?

  Essentially, when a player takes a shot, the stick bends a bit to turn the hockey stick into a spring of sorts. When the stick unbends, the "spring" is released

and the energy accelerates the puck. You want a stick that offers resistance while still allowing you to flex the stick easily.

   What flex is right for me?

  Ideally, the flex should be approximately one half of your body weight. Players over 150 pounds should use a stick with at least 75 flex.

Obviously, this is just a guideline and your own comfort and ability to use the stick effectively should dictate the flex you use. Players with above average strength for their size should consider a stiffer stick while new players may want to go down a level. An average flex is 85.