Picking a hockey stick comes down to three things: height, flex and curve. Here is how we size every player at All Hockey. Go by height and weight, not age. Height sets the length. Weight sets the flex!
Hockey Stick Size Chart
| Size | Player height | Player weight | Stick height in skates | Flex | All Hockey stick |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youth | 3'6" to 4'1" | Under 55 lbs | 36" to 43" | 20 to 30 | AH26 Junior 30 flex (52", cut to fit) or custom 20 flex |
| Junior | 4'2" to 5'1" | 50 to 110 lbs | 43" to 54" | 30 to 50 | AH26 Junior $139: 30 flex 52", 40 flex 56", 50 flex 58" |
| Intermediate | 5'2" to 5'8" | 100 to 140 lbs | 55" to 61" | 55 to 65 | AH26 Intermediate $169: 55 and 65 flex, 62" |
| Senior | 5'9" to 5'11" | 140 lbs and up | 61" to 64" | 70 to 75 | AH26 Senior $179: 70 flex, 65" |
| Senior | 6'0" to 6'3" | 160 lbs and up | 64" to 68" | 75 | AH26 Senior $179: 75 flex, 66" |
| Senior tall | 6'4" and up | 190 lbs and up | 68" and up | 85 or 95 with an end plug | AH26 Senior $179: 85 or 95 flex, 66" plus a plug |
All Hockey measures stick height from the floor to the top of the stick, not from the heel like most big brands. To compare, subtract about 5 inches. Our 65 inches is about another brand's 60!
How to measure: in skates, stand the stick straight up on its toe. The top should come up between your chin and your mouth. In shoes, take away about an inch. Shorter is better for stickhandling. Longer gives you reach and leverage, and lots of defensemen go a little longer.
Flex by Body Weight
The usual rule of thumb is that your flex should be about half your body weight in pounds. A 100 lb player starts around 50 flex. Use that as a starting point and then go lower. Most players are on a stick that is too stiff, and you want to actually flex and load the stick on quick snap shots and wrist shots.
Our flexes by size: Youth 20 to 30 (20 flex is available in custom), Junior 30, 40 and 50, Intermediate 55 and 65, Senior 70, 75, 85 and 95.
| Body weight | Half your weight | Where we would start |
|---|---|---|
| 50 lbs | 25 | 30 flex Junior, or 20 flex custom |
| 80 lbs | 40 | 30 or 40 flex Junior |
| 110 lbs | 55 | 50 flex Junior or 55 flex Intermediate |
| 130 lbs | 65 | 55 or 65 flex Intermediate |
| 150 lbs | 75 | 70 flex Senior |
| 180 lbs | 90 | 75 flex Senior |
| 210 lbs | 105 | 75 or 85 flex Senior (Bailey is 210 and uses a 75) |
Bailey's Flex Story
When I played juniors I dropped from a 90 flex down to a 75. My shot got quicker, harder and way more accurate. A stick I could actually bend did more of the work for me. Today I am 210 lbs and I still use a 75, which is way under half my weight. If you can't put a visible bend in your stick when you lean on it, it is too stiff. Go lower!
Planning to cut your stick? Every inch you cut makes it stiffer, roughly 3 to 5 flex points per inch. Cut 2 or 3 inches off a 65 and it plays closer to a 75, so pick a lower flex to start.
Curve Basics
Every AH26 comes in three curves, lefty and righty. Full details and pictures are on our Stick Curve Chart.
AH92 (P92 pattern): mid heel curve with an open face. The most popular curve in the NHL and great for snap shots, lifting the puck and one timers.
AH28 (P28 pattern): our biggest curve, with a big toe and an open face. The best for wrist shots and our go to curve for kids up to about 10 to 12.
AH86 (P86 pattern): our newest curve, with more toe than the 92 but not as big as the 28. A great middle ground.
Left or right? Left shot means the stick is on the left side of your body with your right hand on top. Right shot is the opposite!
Sizing FAQs
Should I size by age?
No. Go by height and weight. Height sets the length and weight sets the flex.
How do I measure stick height?
In skates, stand the stick straight up on its toe. The top should land between your chin and your mouth. In shoes, take away about an inch since skates add 1 to 1.5 inches.
Why do your lengths look longer than other brands?
We measure from the floor to the top of the stick, not from the heel. To compare, subtract about 5 inches. Our 65 inches is about another brand's 60.
Does cutting my stick change the flex?
Yes. Flex is rated at full length, and every inch you cut makes it stiffer, roughly 3 to 5 flex points per inch. Adding an extension does the opposite.
I am between two sizes. What do I do?
Go by height first, then pick the flex by weight. When in doubt, go lower on flex.
Can someone just help me pick?
Yes! Book an in person fitting at our shooting center in Irving or a virtual stick fitting from anywhere, or email Bailey@allhockey.com and we answer ASAP.
