Use the equipment tools together to dial in flex, lie, curve, and skate setup.
Ten inputs and you'll know the flex, kick point and lie for the way you actually play. Cut-down math, position, strength and feel all go into the number, so you stop guessing on a new stick.
87
FlexPrinted on the shaft
Playable range 85–95, in the senior category.
No cut — plays as printed.
87effectiveA 87-flex mid-kick shaft at 39–43" with a 5.0 lie. Bend it under your push, and the blade closes naturally at release — that's the sweet spot we're targeting.
See how we got there ↓Flex ratings aren’t standardized between brands — an “85” from one maker can play closer to an 80 or a 90 from another. Use this to land in the right neighborhood, then demo two adjacent flexes before buying a season’s worth.
The starting point is body weight ÷ 2. Everything you told us moves it up or down — then it snaps to the nearest flex a manufacturer actually prints.
The math
Snapped to the nearest flex a manufacturer prints: 87
Where you land
The outlined band is your playable range — one stock flex either side of the pick.
Under load
Builds
Where the shaft bends decides which shot the stick wants to take. Pick the kick point that matches your release.
So you can actually pick — not just trust whatever sticker is on the shaft.
A "85 flex" means it takes 85 lb to deflect the shaft one inch at the center. If your max push on a shot is 60 lb, you cannot meaningfully load a 100. Power leaves the puck.
Cutting from the butt removes the most flexible portion. A 75 flex cut down 2 inches plays like a 81. If you cut, drop the printed flex by 5–10 to land where you should be.
Low-kick whips quick wristers. Mid-kick is the all-rounder. High-kick coils for one-timers and slap shots from the point. Match your release, not just your flex number.
On the bench, press the toe of the blade into the ground with one hand on the butt and one mid-shaft. You should be able to load 1–2 inches of clear deflection without straining.
What players ask before dropping a few hundred dollars on a new twig.
The right stick gets out of your way. Programs build the stride, the shot and the engine behind them — scheduled around your week.
