What Flex does Auston Matthews use?

In an interview with Bauer, Matthews revealed that he uses an 80 flex stick with a Sakic curve, a pretty whippy stick when you consider his large frame. It's no wonder this guy already has one of the more wicked wrist shots in the league.

What flex stick does Auston Matthews?

Matthews revealed in an interview with Bauer that he likes an especially whippy stick, using an 80 flex stiffness along with a Joe Sakic curve. Most people are familiar with the P92 Sakic curve that comes stock with most brands, but the 80 flex is interesting.

What flex stick do most NHL players use?

With that all said, the majority of NHL players use a stick with flex in the 85-100 range. Forwards tend to use a lower flex. Some players with a notable low flex are Johnny Gaudreau with a 55 flex and Phil Kessel with a 65 flex. You can see just how much bend these players get out of their stick when they shoot.

What flex stick does Ovechkin use?

Stiff Competition

His teammate, playoffs MVP Alex Ovechkin, is one of the great goal scorers in NHL history and tips the scales at 239 pounds, yet uses an 80 flex.

What Flex does MacKinnon use?

What really sets MacKinnon apart, though, occurs before the puck ever zooms off his 95-flex CCM blade. Aside from perhaps Connor McDavid, no one hypnotizes opponents with such rapid-fire stickhandling, while still skating at top speed.

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What Flex does Johnny Gaudreau use?

Johnny Gaudreau recently switched to Warrior sticks and Warrior has confirmed that he uses a 55 flex hockey stick. Gaudreau is currently listed on Yahoo as being 5'9″ and 157 lbs, so it's not too shocking that he uses a whippy stick. A 55 flex though, that might catch most off guard.

What Flex does Marchand use?

Marchand rocks a 95 flex and a W03 curve, commonly known as the Sakic curve.

What Flex is Chara's stick?

Here's a closer look at Zdeno Chara's sticks specs! He uses an insane 160 flex stick at an equally ridiculous height of 69” – the tallest in the NHL!

Who uses P28 curve?

Over the past few years you've no doubt taken notice of NHL players using what appears to be a massive hook! Most noticeably stars like Ovechkin, Doughty or Getzlaf are using what has become known as the Open Toe (P28 in most brands) pattern.

What stick does Ovechkin use 2021?

How long he's been using it: Ovechkin has been using CCM sticks throughout his career, but the model typically varies from season to season. He used the CCM Vector last season. Why he likes it: "I really like the feel of it," Stamkos said. "It has a good kick point and it is extremely durable.

What stick Flex does Jack Hughes use?

From what we can gather, Hughes is using a regular Vapor 1XL stick with a P88 curve, and we're told it's around a 75 flex. Hughes wheels on CCM Ribcor 50K skates, which are last year's high end model.

What Flex does Nikita Kucherov use?

Nikita Kucherov uses a 77 flex.

What stick does McDavid use?

Connor McDavid is also well known for his older stick model choice, sticking with an original Super Tacks. He has tried a few of CCM's newer sticks, but has always come back to his trusty Super Tacks.

What stick does Crosby use?

Crosby has used the Ribcor Reckoner as his stick of choice for the past number of seasons, settling in on the model he liked rather than continuing to use the newer version released every season.

What curve is better P28 or P92?

TLDR; Entry level players will likely play better with a P92 curve, but could grow in skill-set by using the P28 for one stick-life. Advanced players can choose either based on preference on the ice. P92: Easy to aim high, and low shots are very easily managed by rolling the wrists to close the blade.

What is the P28 good for?

The benefit of the P28 is in the curve of the toe. If you get your hands out in front of your body, you can really slingshot pucks off the toe with a quick snap. By doing this you get the shot off with a shorter shooting motion, which gets the puck off the blade more quickly.

What curve is Joe Sakic?

Pros: This is also known as the “Sakic” curve. Great for stick handling and sniping pucks top shelf. The deep mid curve allows for great stick handling like the P88 however it also over a very open toe for maximum lift. You can easily go top shelf in close.