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What size hockey stick do I need?

A hockey stick should reach between your chin and nose with skates off. Height drives length; weight drives the right flex.

Enter your height to see your recommended size.

Hockey stick size chart

Your heightRecommended size
under 140 cm (about 4 ft 7 in)Youth stick (40 flex)
140 to 155 cm (about 4 ft 7 in to 5 ft 1 in)Junior stick (50 flex)
155 to 168 cm (about 5 ft 1 in to 5 ft 6 in)Intermediate (60 flex)
168 to 180 cm (about 5 ft 6 in to 5 ft 11 in)Senior (75 to 85 flex)
180 cm and up (about 5 ft 11 in and up)Senior (85 to 100 flex)

How to measure

  1. Stand in shoes (or skates) and hold the stick vertically.
  2. The top should reach your chin to nose.
  3. Match flex to your body weight — roughly half your weight in pounds.

What changes your size

Wearing skatesSize up — skates add height to the stick reference.
DefensemanMany prefer a slightly longer stick for reach.
Forward / danglerA shorter stick aids stickhandling.
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FAQ

How long should a hockey stick be?
Chin to nose with skates off; up to the nose on skates.
What flex should I use?
Roughly half your body weight in pounds as a starting flex.