my son is 5'6 and is using a Warrior 23.5" stick.
I thought it was a bit short last year but he just got off the ice and said it's fine. What are your opinions on this? As long as he's comfortable?
Posted Aug 20, 2018, 3:15 PM UTC · edited
i'm 5'5 and i use a 25" bauer vapor stick
i personally like a bit of a longer stick because im more comfortable shooting and my stance is a bit tall
Lots of personal preference IMHO. I’m 6’0”, with step steel. I use a 27.5” paddle.
6" and i use a 26"
i see you are wearing G3's as well. What size are you in?
36+1.5 but they are a tad tall in the thigh rise but i got used to them
5'9", 25" paddle.
It depends on your height and body proportions. Long torso vs short , length of arms.
I'm 5'9 and use a 25 warrior. I've used 25s for a long time but bought a 27 after long consideration. I found it really difficult to adjust so went back to the shorter stick
I'm 6'1" and I use a 25" paddle
6' and I use 27" paddles.
I'm 6' and I've been using 24" but I don't really know what I prefer. I have a much larger stick in going to experiment with.
6' and use a Brian's 27". I also play a bit more upright than a lot of goalies I see, so that's a factor to consider as well.
I'm about 5'10 and I'm using a Warrior 24.5" and a 25". I was using a Bauer 26.5" before but found that it was too long and hindered my ability to redirect pucks properly in my bfly
5'2" and using a 24.5".
I'm 6'2 and I use a 27.5 inch paddle Vapor stick. Used to be 28" in the Reactors. I put an old stick side-by-side with the new Vapor and they're identical length. So I guess it's still 28" :-)
5'5 and I use a 25" Warrior.
5’11” and I use a 27” paddle. Liked it at first but starting to think I need something shorter.
5’1, use a 24” CCM. it’s a saros prostock if that matters at all.
6'1", 27" warrior
I'm 5'5" and I use a 25" CCM.
6'4", usually use a 27" paddle
5'9" using a Bauer 25". Be aware that from brand to brand a 25" (or whichever size) will feel / measure a tad different.
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I'm a little shorter than you and have always played with a stick that's too large (26") but was too afraid to change. Thanks for this insight.
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I'm 5'7" and was using ~26" sticks for awhile because that's just what I always had. Recently got a shorter stick and it's been incredible. It's been easier to keep on the ice during a butterfly and I can handle the puck so much better.
Here's the difference between the two sticks.
Oh but what about all the saves I make using the butt end of the stick!
I do love those accidental saves, but it can also backfire. I decided to finally to get a shorter stick when I deflected a shot into the net that way.
I'm almost 5'8", I have a 24.5" Bauer. I totally agree that it requires me to focus on keeping the blade on the ice (which normally leads to a stronger lower body position). I also found that with taller paddles I can't have my arm at the correct angle when I'm in butterfly which leads to a larger hole under my elbow.
Yep, it's a little give and take sometimes. A bigger stick can keep you more upright in your stance but for me just feels super awkward when in the b-fly. Shorter stick maybe hunches you over a tick in your stance but I feel so much more in control for 5 hole coverage AND pokechecks. I like to handle the puck too and it's cumbersome with a bigger stick.