Choosing A flex?

[hurricane 0]

Ok! I play defense and for years I have used a 110 flex; Because all you D's know I would say all we do is pass,one-time and slap.(For the most Part) the only time I usually wrist is to dump in to the offesnsive zone. But lately I have found myself having a pretty bad wrist shot with my Z-Bubble 110 flex. And I was thinking of stepping down to a 100...I don't think anything less would work for me I hate whippy sticks :( So I was wondering in the world of all these Hi-Tech sticks is there a way to figure out your correct flex? And another thing does flex point play a major role? So if anybody could help that would be great!

[Eazy_b97 1]

It's trial and error for the most part and getting what you are comfortable with. I remember we did a poll of body size and weight, compared to stick flex and height. The average flex was 60% a persons weight. I haven't noticed a huge difference in flex points making the shaft whippier or stronger, I think the length does more.

[donkey87 0]

Most of it depends on what you like. I prefer an 85 flex because I can use it to make any kind of shot. I find that I do take a lot of wrist shots. I find that it is often easier to get a wrist shot through traffic and on net than a slap shot.

[thejackal 46]

le_party on here uses a 110 triflex shaft and a 85 M1, he says his slapshots are better with the triflex, but for everything else he likes the m1 shaft more.

[A_Steeves12 0]

i cant vote, im a defencemen and all my sticks are diffrent flexs, rages from 87 to 105 right now but have used pritty much everything from whip to 110.

[Miike 1]

Im a defencemen aswell, i mostly try to get 110 flex as i take majority slap shots or quick snap shots, I cant stand having a whip to my shot as it feels like the stick is going to break, thats why i also changed the shafts in my golf clubs to steel, one the wind up i feel the shaft/club bend.

[Chadd 916]

I take a lot of shots from the point and the lower flex allows me to get the shots away with less effort. The only time I take a big windup is when I want to scare the forwards and open a lane to the net. I use a 90-95 most of the time.

[hurricane 0]

I take a lot of shots from the point and the lower flex allows me to get the shots away with less effort. The only time I take a big windup is when I want to scare the forwards and open a lane to the net. I use a 90-95 most of the time.

I remember talking to you last time and you have me convienced that I am using to High of a flex but sticks are'nt cheap. :P So I guess thats why I posted this thread. It looks like it is just trial and error..I was hoping there was some type of formula or something but it looks like I will just have to figure it out for my self.

Thanks!

[Eazy_b97 1]

If it helps I'm a D-man and use an 80 flex.

[Nick23 0]

im 5 ft 9, 147 pounds and i use a 75, could probably use a 85 but i dont like the thinkness of seniors, i get good shots all round with it.

[mojo122 538]

Although normally a forward, I've been playing D for the last couple of years. Anything in the range of 85 to 95 is my preference.

[Project_2501 0]

I have a Whip TPS stick right now, but voted 85 flex. As I'm a D 75 feels too whippy for slappers, which is what I mainly take.

[D-MaN88 0]

It varies for me, depends on the situation. Most of the time I play, I use an 85 for the all around passing, wristshot, slapshot. But for powerplay and penalty kill situations, I find I like using a really stiff stick for slappers from the point and to clear the zone so on those situations I use 100+ flex. Different flexes I find work for different situations.

[gongshow4sure 0]

I weigh about 160 and im about 5'8 and i use an 85, usually your position wouldn't effect which flex you use so much as your height and weight, but in the end its all preference, find what you like and perform at the highest level with, no formula can tell you what you like.

[Number 75 0]

I'm 5'3'' 120 and use a junior flex. B) I'd like to try stiffer, but I'm afraid that once I cut down an intermediate it'll be TOO stiff.

[gongshow4sure 0]

Well if your 5'3 and 120 it shouldn't be that big of a deal to cut down an intermediate stick, especially if you go with the newer, 65-67 versions from easton or bauer respectively.

[donkey87 0]

but if the junior flex works, why change?

[gongshow4sure 0]

Well if the junior suits you don't change, I mean use what you like that would be my suggestion, but based on your height and weight you wouldn't have too much trouble using an intermediate stick.

[Scstars524 0]

I'm 5 ft 95 lbs and play offence and d. I use a 50 flex easton stealth but i'm moving up to 60 or 65 flex.

Edit: 50 flex feels way to whippy.

[Fredrik 0]

I'm 6 ft 2, 190 pounds and i use 85-95 mostly.

[ChrisGass9909 0]

5'9 137 90 flex inno shaft and st blade...workd for me, not a real big shooter more into one timers across the slot and dekes so i don kno

[gongshow4sure 0]

Its all about preference with sticks, I mean there really is no for sure way to decide what you want, without trial and error and finding what suits you and your game best.

[#44wannabe 4]

im 5 ft 9, 147 pounds and i use a 75, could probably use a 85 but i dont like the thinkness of seniors, i get good shots all round with it.

*COUGH*COUGH* :D

Hehe im 6ft 1in and 210 lbs and i use a 102 flex (Easton 100 basically) tapered shaft and blade.

[nsa97531 0]

im 5'11'' 145 and use a 100 plus im a foward i use this because i have a good slap shot and am more accurate with it also i feel i can snap my passes better with it but its all pp try one of your buddies sticks out and then decide.

[Overtime 0]

iam 5' 7" 136 lbs D man

used 65-85 flex over the last year and found that too whippy not always bad.

Actually i found it easier and effortless to get a quick slapper off.

Edit ( and less back swing )