What NHL players use 85 flex?

Generating table…

PLAYER	HAND	FLEX
Connor McDavid	L	85
SIDNEY CROSBY	L	100
Elias Lindholm	R	75
VLADIMIR TARASENKO	L	85

Who has the highest flex stick in the NHL?

The moment anyone starts talking about hockey stick flex, Zdeno Chara’s name comes up. The 6-foot-9 Boston Bruins defenseman is known for having the stiffest stick in the NHL, typically playing with a 150 or 155-flex stick in a league where anything in three digits is considered stiff.

Why do hockey players bend their sticks?

Brave Stick Hockey states, “Hockey players decided to start curving the blades of their sticks decades ago as they found it was easier to raise the puck off the ice with a more pronounced curve.”

How much flex should a hockey stick have?

It’s pretty simple… All Hockey Players should be using a stick with a Flex Rating that equals less than 50% of their body weight. Let’s use logic… Most NHL Players weigh 190-220 lbs & use sticks that are 85-110 flex.

Who was the first NHL player to use a curved stick?

Chicago Blackhawks legend Stan Mikita is often credited with experimenting with a bend in his blade to get more lift and velocity on his shot. The story is Mikita was taking shots after practice with another Hall of Fame teammate Bobby Hull when Mikita broke the blade on a stick, leaving it curved.

What Flex does 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 Flex is Chara’s stick?

160 flex
Here’s a closer look at Zdeno Chara’s sticks specs! He uses an insane 160 flex stick at an equally ridiculous height of 69” – the tallest in the NHL!

What Flex 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….Estimated Delivery Wed 6/29 – Fri 7/1.

Category	Hockey > Sticks
Condition	Used
Hand	Right
Flex	81 – 85
Age Group	Senior

What flex stick did Gretzky use?

In his rookie season, Gretzky used a Titan TPM stick, Jofa gloves, CCM Supra pants, Daoust skates and a Jofa helmet. He used this gear for several years, setting several league records in the process.

What stick Flex does Auston Matthews use?

What flex stick does Johnny Gaudreau use?

Johnny’s Choice Gaudreau uses a Warrior Alpha QX, to be precise. It is the most popular stick in the NHL, currently used by 14.5 percent of the league’s players. It is considered a low-kick point stick, designed for quick release and accuracy.

What stick does Caulfield use?

Bauer Nexus Geo

Player Name	Position	Stick
Cole Caufield	Right Wing	Bauer Nexus Geo
David Savard	Defenseman	Bauer Nexus Geo
Jake Evans	Center	CCM Jetspeed FT3 Pro
Jeff Petry	Defenseman	CCM JetSpeed FT4 Pro

Does any NHL player use a wooden stick?

Some manufacturers use fiberglass as a laminate between wood layers. Today in the NHL, almost no players still use wooden sticks. The main advantage that wooden sticks enjoy today is their low cost. This makes them a popular choice for street hockey.

What flex should I use for my hockey sticks?

To truly take advantage of the whippy release of these sticks, a lighter flex can help. 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.

What does “increasing flex” mean in a hockey stick?

“Increasing the flex” actually means making the stick less flexible, as a higher flex number indicates greater force required to make the stick bend. Speaking of confusing, there’s also the kick point to consider.

Who has the lowest Stick flex in the NHL?

But here are a few NHL players whose stick flex is somewhere between “pool noodle” and “CB antenna”: Johnny Gaudreau (55 flex): At 5-foot-9, 157 pounds, it’s not a shock he has the lowest flex stick in the league.

What is the flex rating of a junior hockey stick?

With the average junior stick flex rating at 50, it would be suitable for youth players up to 100lbs. Intermediate sticks average at 65, so the 130lb range fits with this stick.