Short player, limited stick flex options?
Hi all, I’m curious if anyone has any advice for me regarding stick options for my height.
Long story short (ha), I’m a 5’0” adult player who’s pretty new to the sport. I’ve been using a 40 flex junior stick, as that’s the only stick I can find that matches my height (going by the theory that the stick height should go to my eyeballs on dry land). The low flex was fine for me and my wimpy arms for a while, but now I’m noticing it feels too whippy when I take shots or even receive/block the puck.
I was thinking 50 flex would be a good next step, but all the sticks I find in that flex seem to be too tall for me. I could cut it down, but that’ll make the flex even higher, like maybe 60-65. I’m wondering if that’s too big of a jump?
I asked a few different hockey store employees about options, and they all said I’d probably need to order a custom stick for my needs. As a new player, I don’t think that makes a lot of sense for me.
So I guess my question is what to do:
- Get a 50 flex and adjust to the longer length
- Get a 50 flex, cut it down, and adjust to the higher flex
- Or is there a stick out there that would fit my height and flex needs, and I haven’t found it yet?
Thanks for your help!!