What size hockey stick should a 13 year old have?
Once a young person reaches the age of approximately 13 they will be in a full size stick ie 36.5”(5 f 3”), so you do not need to measure the stick to your hip or belly button once you reach this height.
What is the best hockey stick for a 13 year old?
Hockey Stick Length and Flex Sizing Chart
Age Group | Height | Recommended Shaft Flex |
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Youth (6-8) | 3’10” – 4’8″ | 40/45 Flex |
Junior (7-13) | 4’4″ – 5’1″ | 50/55 Flex |
Intermediate (11-14) | 4’11” – 5’4″ | 60 Flex |
Intermediate (12-14) | 5’2″ – 5’8″ | 65/70 Flex (Light Flex) |
What size hockey stick does my son need?
To measure a child (5 Ft 2” or under) hold the hockey stick at their side and it should be just under their hip or belly button. If you cannot decide between two lengths, you should consider your child’s position….Hockey Stick Length Sizing Guide.
Stick Length | Height |
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32″ | 4′ 4″ – 4′ 6″ |
34″ | 4′ 7″ – 5′ 0″ |
35″ | 5′ 1″ – 5′ 2″ |
36.5″ | 5′ 3″ upwards |
How do I choose a youth hockey stick?
For length, the stick should reach just under your child’s chin while they are in their skates. To pick the starting point for the flex of your child’s stick, use the same rule for adults: the flex number will be around half your child’s body weight. So, if your kid weighs 60 pounds, start with a 30 flex.
How tall is a 55 flex stick?
Hockey Stick Flex Chart
Age Group | Height | Stick Flex |
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Youth (5 – 8) | 3’6″ – 4’8″ | 30 – 40 flex |
Junior (7 – 12) | 4’4″ – 5’1″ | 40 – 52 flex |
Intermediate (11 – 14) | 4’11” – 5’8″ | 55 – 70 flex |
Senior (14+) | 5’7″ – 6’1″+ | 75 – 100+ flex |
What is the difference between a junior and youth hockey stick?
Youth sticks typically feature a 40 flex. Junior features a flex 50–52. Intermediate flex ranges between 65–67. For youth, junior and intermediate sticks, the flex is standard among all manufacturers.
How do I know if my hockey stick is the right size?
Another way to measure a hockey stick: Hold the stick with your arm straight down by your side and your top hand holding the stick where it would normally be – again, while wearing skates. If the blade of the stick is flat against the ground, the stick is the proper length. If the toe is up, the stick is too long.
What height hockey stick do I need?
The average hockey stick size for adults is 36.5 inches….Hockey Sticks Length.
Player Height | Stick Length |
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Below 4 ft | 30 inch |
4ft – 4ft 7in | 32 inch |
4ft ‘7in – 5ft | 34 inch |
5ft – 5ft 4in | 36 inch |
What flex should a kids hockey stick be?
Here is a chart that shows the usual flex values in hockey sticks: Youth = 20 to 30 flex (typically for ages 4 – 8, weight 40 to 60 lbs) Junior = 30 to 50 flex (typically for ages 7 – 13, weight 60 – 100 lbs) Intermediate = 50 to 70 flex (typically for ages 13 – 17, weight 110 to 150 lbs)
How do you size a hockey stick?
The most common rule of thumb for sizing your stick is this: When standing in your skates, the end of a stick held with the toe of the blade on the floor should fall between your chin and nose. Players fond of short sticks will have the end of stick at throat height, while long sticks might hit you at the eyebrows.
Is youth size bigger than Junior?
Most commonly, “junior” and “youth” are used interchangeably in apparel sizing, but there are instances, as rare as they may be, where youth sizes are smaller than junior sizes. The same can be said of “boy’s” and “children’s” sizes.
How long is a junior hockey stick?
46 to 54 inches
Youth sticks – 38 to 44 inches: ages 4 to 8. Junior sticks – 46 to 54 inches: ages 7 to 12. Intermediate sticks – about 55 inches: ages 10 to 15. Senior sticks – about 60 inches: age 14 and older.