Interesting Article on Phil Kessel and his S19's

[Neo5370 132]

Nothing we didn't know before but still a fun read.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/leafs-beat/mirtle-secrets-of-kessels-success-include-unique-stick-and-deceptive-strength/article16677523/

[icewalker_bg 126]

His s19 is right around 80-85 flex, his x60 was 77 flex. I don't really like that article.

[Neo5370 132]

His s19 is right around 80-85 flex, his x60 was 77 flex. I don't really like that article.

Uh, I'm sorry for sharing?

[Andoy 5]

“If you put that stick in the hands of a run-of-the-mill guy, he’ll have a hard time doing anything with that thing,” O’Neill said.

I beg to differ. I still have his X60(One95) stick and it's awesome. It's a mild curve and flexes around 70ish. Many people I know have enjoyed the switch to a whippier stick.

[Neo5370 132]

I beg to differ. I still have his X60(One95) stick and it's awesome. It's a mild curve and flexes around 70ish. Many people I know have enjoyed the switch to a whippier stick.

I'm willing to bet he meant other pro's. A better comparison would be an average beer leaguer using a 50 flex.

[chippa13 1844]

His s19 is right around 80-85 flex, his x60 was 77 flex. I don't really like that article.

His Bruins teammates used to joke with him for using an intermediate 67 flex stick while in Boston.

[chrisehyoung 14]

I just stumbled across a Youtube video of Mike Cammalleri talking about shooting where he says he uses an 80 flex stick. Maybe not so uncommon.

[icewalker_bg 126]

I have seen a lot of his sticks and have had 3 of his sticks, his x60 was 77 flex, and his s19 right around 80-85. Not sure where you come up with 67 but it must have been early in his career.

[icewalker_bg 126]

I just stumbled across a Youtube video of Mike Cammalleri talking about shooting where he says he uses an 80 flex stick. Maybe not so uncommon.

Exactly, there are a lot of guys with lower flex rating out there, and quite frankly most nhl'ers sticks are unique. That article makes it sound as if hes the only one with an unique stick.

I still use one of his stick S19 that I bought uncut, but my most recent one that is one he intended on using it. He cut it taped it the way he does it with his sticks (and signed it), and again it felt right around 85 flex when he was done with it.

[chippa13 1844]

"He cut it"

[icewalker_bg 126]

Yes, he cut it, taped his the knob, and did the candy cane. Thanks.

[IPv6Freely 2087]

I thought he still used an intermediate. I guess not.

[oldtrainerguy28 478]

Many of the guys I have worked with over the last few years are all under 100 now. Learning to use the flex to work for them. When Kessel was at the BTNL in Oakville during the lockout and a little last year he always wanted to beat guys at fooseball. That article is pretty bang on. He's a pretty competitive guy. That and man he did have strong legs but he sure didnt look as fit as some of the others but worked just as hard.

[Tyler Roy 86]

What Chippa is getting at Icewalker is that his stick "felt" like an 80 after he cut it. So you have to imagine that before he cut it down what flex the shaft is.

[lee92 2]

I just broke one of his S19's that I picked up near the ACC. Was 80 flex. Loved the curve and have been scouring the internet to find more.

[icewalker_bg 126]

What Chippa is getting at Icewalker is that his stick "felt" like an 80 after he cut it. So you have to imagine that before he cut it down what flex the shaft is.

Only he knows what he meant.

[Mimizk 114]

I questioned to Easton about some incident thing.

Then I've received an answer from Easton's super viser that Kessel has been using mid-kick stick.

But I think that's interesting idea to use minimum flex stick with super low-kick.

Certainly we can shot by quickly small motion but keep the handling or receive feeling.