How do I choose hockey stick flex for my weight and shot style?

Pick a flex that matches your weight and shot type so the blade you select can load properly. Use a mid-flex for balanced wristers or a stiffer option if you hammer slap shots.

Which inputs does the curve finder use?

It factors in position, handedness, lie preference, favorite shot types, and whether you need easier puck lifts or flatter passes.

What blade details are recommended?

The tool outputs a matching curve family, lie range, face angle, and toe style so you can mirror pro patterns that fit your release.

Tool Navigation

Keep exploring adjacent equipment tools after you match your blade pattern.

Stick Flex Calculator Stick Length & Lie Optimizer Hollow & Profile Recommender

Laboratory Series

Blade Geometry Lab

Match your mechanics to the right curve — position, style, and shot mix scored live.

Elite Toe

P28

Bauer P28 (Toe) — HyperLite 2 / Mach

Match

98%

Aggressive toe curve with an open face that rewards quick puck pulls, deceptive looks, and inside-lane finishes.

Puck Lift95%

Toe-Drag78%

Backhand59%

Pros

Ridiculously fast release with minimal blade lag when you roll the wrists.
Open face keeps the puck elevated even on off-balance shots.
Toe pocket excels at disguising pulls and changing release points.

Watch-outs

Backhands can sail — requires soft hands to keep the puck down.
Not ideal for hammering point slappers all night.

Open vs. Closed Toe

Launch dynamics

Open toes lift the puck more easily and favor fast-release scorers. Closed toes keep shots flatter and usually help players who value controlled passing and lower launch.

Mid vs. Toe Curve

Contact points

Mid-curves give a broader sweet spot and cleaner control. Toe curves are built for modern pull-and-release shooting and aggressive puck movement off the toe.