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.

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Hockey stick size

What size hockey stick for under 140 cm (about 4 ft 7 in)?

Recommended size

Youth stick (40 flex)

If your height is under 140 cm (about 4 ft 7 in), go with Youth stick (40 flex). A hockey stick should reach between your chin and nose with skates off. Height drives length; weight drives the right flex.

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Full hockey stick size chart

Your height	Recommended 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

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

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What changes your size

Wearing skates	Size up — skates add height to the stick reference.
Defenseman	Many prefer a slightly longer stick for reach.
Forward / dangler	A shorter stick aids stickhandling.

FAQ

What size hockey stick for under 140 cm (about 4 ft 7 in)?: If your height is under 140 cm (about 4 ft 7 in), the recommended hockey stick size is Youth stick (40 flex).
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.