Finally got it!

[stran11 0]

Hello,

Just a short blurb about how I found the right stick for me. After MUCH experimenting (and a whole wad of $$), finally admitted to myself I couldn't properly load the sticks I was using (Easton 85 flex, Bauer 87). I'm 5 ft 10 in tall, 150 lbs, and not the strongest. I basically only use wrist- and snapshots during games.

Anyhow, got the new TPS Response R8 shaft with whip flex and inserted an Easton Stealth S15 blade - WOW!!! Pucks flying off with zip, so consistent!

Thank you to all forum inputers for valuable info!

[kovalchuk71 212]

Good to hear. Amazing what using the correct flex can do for your shot.

[Chadd 916]

It's amazing how many times a softer flex is the right answer

[habsfan87 0]

I'm glad to hear ya found it, I used 110flex sticks for years, even at your weight and I recently switched to 85flex and my slapshot just isn't there anymore, I never could load my stick under wrist shots because they were so stiff, and I still can't. I may just go back up to 100 and say screw it next time cause I don't think I could go any lower.

[tommym96 0]

When I was younger I actually never even looked at the flex.. I never realized how much of a difference it made

I'm 6' 200lbs and I switch between an 87 and a 100

[Zac911 317]

It's amazing how many times a softer flex is the right answer

just like golf.... your testosterone is your worst enemy. remember the big blow up on flexes here about 2 years ago??? what's really amazing is how much misinformation is out there. a puck weighs 5.5 oz and yet guys go and get a 110 flex and bear in to the ice like the puck is 300 lbs ( and then complain that their blades don't last ). slapshots are stupid easy with softer flexes, passing is WAAAY better, and wrist/snap is MONEY. Chadd has said this many times before and i agree-- it's more about form.

[Chadd 916]

It's amazing how many times a softer flex is the right answer

just like golf.... your testosterone is your worst enemy. remember the big blow up on flexes here about 2 years ago??? what's really amazing is how much misinformation is out there.

It doesn't help that a lot of sticks aren't close to what they're marked.

[Zac911 317]

It's amazing how many times a softer flex is the right answer

just like golf.... your testosterone is your worst enemy. remember the big blow up on flexes here about 2 years ago??? what's really amazing is how much misinformation is out there.

It doesn't help that a lot of sticks aren't close to what they're marked.

it certainly does not help in the least. funny how Easton used the S17 Elliptical shape to make flexes softer. i have always liked the TPS Whip and the Innovative 340-440.

[Chadd 916]

It's amazing how many times a softer flex is the right answer

just like golf.... your testosterone is your worst enemy. remember the big blow up on flexes here about 2 years ago??? what's really amazing is how much misinformation is out there.

It doesn't help that a lot of sticks aren't close to what they're marked.

it certainly does not help in the least. funny how Easton used the S17 Elliptical shape to make flexes softer. i have always liked the TPS Whip and the Innovative 340-440.

Having an 80 flex stick that is marked as 100 is an issue as well.

[A2rhino 62]

It's amazing how many times a softer flex is the right answer

Brett Hull proved this

[Zac911 317]

It's amazing how many times a softer flex is the right answer

just like golf.... your testosterone is your worst enemy. remember the big blow up on flexes here about 2 years ago??? what's really amazing is how much misinformation is out there.

It doesn't help that a lot of sticks aren't close to what they're marked.

it certainly does not help in the least. funny how Easton used the S17 Elliptical shape to make flexes softer. i have always liked the TPS Whip and the Innovative 340-440.

Having an 80 flex stick that is marked as 100 is an issue as well.

hey agreed! mass production issues at their finest. your QC guys have to be militant!

It's amazing how many times a softer flex is the right answer

Brett Hull proved this

Brett WHO????

[A2rhino 62]

The old guy. HAHAHAHA!!

[JR Boucicaut 3801]

Brett Hull is not mentioned at Mission.

[A2rhino 62]

Bad blood I take it.

[kosydar 0]

Brett Hull is not mentioned at Mission.

Who could ever forget his experiment with Mission and his "custom" paint job.

[A2rhino 62]

Enlighten me. What custom paint job?

I remember he was sporting Mission skates, gloves and even a blade pattern in his name for a short while. why the fall out?

[Chadd 916]

Enlighten me. What custom paint job?

I remember he was sporting Mission skates, gloves and even a blade pattern in his name for a short while. why the fall out?

The z-bubble painted over and "mission" written in sharpie.

[Drewhunz 3]

He turned his Z-Bubbles into "Missions" with quite possibly the worst paint/marker job ever.

[A2rhino 62]

Your kidding me... Please tell me your joking.

Pics???

[Chadd 916]

Your kidding me... Please tell me your joking.

Pics???

There were pics posted four years ago when he did it. Good luck tracking them down now.

[Zac911 317]

Enlighten me. What custom paint job?

I remember he was sporting Mission skates, gloves and even a blade pattern in his name for a short while. why the fall out?

The z-bubble painted over and "mission" written in sharpie.

don't hate on the sharpie..... as a kid i had to freshen up the logos on my old cooper gear all the time.... the sharpie is CHAMP.

[kovalchuk71 212]

Haha my McFarlane figure has the infamous Hull Mission Sharpie stick.

[Lester8 11]

October 18, 2003

[JR Boucicaut 3801]

LESTER! Holy hell...that is absolutely awesome that someone kept that pic!

[Jarick 5]

I finally got what feels like an honest to God 75 flex...marked 340 on the inside of my Dolomite. Just enough flex for me to load up in traffic but just stiff enough so that my shots are going where I want. This is after the 100-flex feeling Bauer 77, 65-flex feeling Mission 75, 65-flex feeling TPS whip, 70-flex feeling Easton 70, and 85-flex feeling Warrior 315.

I'm starting to recommend to my friends and teammates flexes based on height and stick length. I really think that's more important than your weight. A 5'8" guy who weighs 175 and a 6'2" guy who weighs 175 could have a difference of 15-20 flex when the stick is cut down, even if the short guy is stronger.