
Learn about all of our pro stock options here at
STICK SCHOOL
SECTION 1: CURVES
LEARN ABOUT THE THREE ASPECTS THAT MAKE EACH CURVE UNIQUE INCLUDING: CURVE STYLE, BLADE SHAPE AND LIE.
PART 1:
CURVE STYLES
STEP 2:
BLADE SHAPE TERMS
PART 3:
FINDING THE RIGHT LIE
WHAT IS A "PRO CURVE" ?
The 5-10 generic curves sold in stores are referred to as "retail" curves. Retail curves normally have a name attached to them i.e. "the Kane" even though most times that player does not use that curve.
Professional players have the luxury of creating their own custom curve which we refer to as a "pro curve" meaning it's the curve that the professional player actually uses while playing.
Check out: Pro Curve vs. Retail Curve
HOW CAN I FIND WHICH CURVE IS RIGHT FOR ME?
The curve recommendation tool can help you apply the knowledge you have learned on this page to find out which curve will be perfect for you!
WHERE CAN I SEE MORE DETAILS ABOUT THE CURVES YOU OFFER?
Our 3D visualizer can help you see every angle of all the pro curves in our lineup along with a detailed description for each curve.
HOW CAN I FIND WHICH CURVES STAR PLAYERS ARE USING?
We track the 50 top scorers and the curves they are using here:
SECTION 2: FLEX
HOW DOES CUTTING A STICK IMPACT FLEX? FIND THAT OUT AND MORE IN THIS SECTION
WHIPPY (LOW) FLEX VS. STIFF (HIGH) FLEX
HOW DOES CUTTING YOUR STICK
IMPACT THE FLEX?
FLEX IS ALWAYS MEASURED AT STANDARD HEIGHT! (Standard Height = 66" top to floor for senior)
Cutting your stick shorter will make the stick feel stiffer while adding height will make the stick feel whipper. As a general rule for every inch you remove or add, you can multiply that number of inches by 2.5 to find the new flex.
Example 1: adding a 2 inch extension to a standard height 77 flex stick: Since we are adding height we need to subtract flex points as the stick will feel whippier so 77 MINUS (2*2.5) = 72 FLEX
Example 2: cutting 2 inches off a standard height 77 flex stick: Since we are removing height we need to add flex points as the stick will feel stiffer so 77 PLUS (2*2.5) = 82 FLEX

HOW DOES YOUR FLEX COMPARE TO OTHER BRANDS?
It depends on the build. The Red Line model uses the most up to date high end materials and feels similar to current top end models from both Bauer and CCM in terms of flex. Our Third Line build is comparable to CCM top models from 2013-17 before they switched materials, and has a softer and whippier feel compared to the Red Line. The G63 has no retail good comparison but feels a bit stiffer than the Red Line, whereas the model E feels a bit whippier.
WHAT FLEX DO YOU RECOMMEND?
As stated above under the low flex explanation, we always suggest players to use the lowest flex possible (without losing power on their shot) in order to take advantage of current stick technology. Using a lower flex will help to get a very quick and ease release on snap shots which has become the most popular shot style in today's game.