flex...cut

[MR MIZUN0 0]

I know that when you cut a stick, it gets stiffer. If I buy a junior flex, and cut it to get it to play like a 60 flex, and then add a plug to bring it back to the length I want will it still be a 60 flex, or will it be softer?

[starsfan71 9]

Softer wooden plug would be the best to maximize the stiffness.

[uclahockey707 1]

Nah man, if you added a plug after you cut the stick, the flex wouldn't stay at 60, it would get whippier

[starsfan71 9]

Exactly but if you added a wood one opposed to a composite one it wouldn't be as bad.

[uclahockey707 1]

^^^^^AGREED^^^^^^^

[starsfan71 9]

MR MINZUNO if you don't mind me asking how much do you or the player this stick is designated for weigh? I weigh 121 pounds and find it easy to use a 65 cut down to a 72.

[sm326 0]

doesnt a wood extention throw off the flex point of a shaft though?

[IniNew 53]

doesnt a wood extention throw off the flex point of a shaft though?

....No?

[sm326 0]

doesnt a wood extention throw off the flex point of a shaft though?

....No?

i thought it moves it up. im pretty sure ive had that problem happen to me with a ops before.

[Chadd 916]

The wood stick flexes at a different pressure than the shaft, so it will create a point where the shaft bends before the plug does.

[MR MIZUN0 0]

MR MINZUNO if you don't mind me asking how much do you or the player this stick is designated for weigh? I weigh 121 pounds and find it easy to use a 65 cut down to a 72.

I weigh 120 too and I am 5 feet 3 inches tall. I like my sticks to play at 53 inches. I have a ccm vector that is rated at 70 flex (in easton flex) but it feels alot stiffer. My dad has a tps whip flex and that feels softer, but still a little stiff for me. I am looking at either the s17 or xxxx, should I go junior or int.

[Jarick 5]

You can get the XXXX in a variety of intermediate flexes (60, 67, 75). I would go for that one personally, especially if you can get them on clearance.

[MR MIZUN0 0]

I thought bauer only made 67 as an int. flex........where could I get a 60?

[sm326 0]

The wood stick flexes at a different pressure than the shaft, so it will create a point where the shaft bends before the plug does.

which in other words means an inconsistent flex.

[Jarick 5]

Anywhere that sells Vapor XXXX sticks...they were offered in three flexes at retail.

[starsfan71 9]

If I were you I would probably go with an intermediate the longer blade seems to really help my shot speed.

[MR MIZUN0 0]

Well, I think I found the perect stick........ http://totalhockey.net/tab3.asp?item=4920

it is 55" my prefered length, and it is 60 flex :D