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Senior vs. Intermediate vs. Junior Hockey Sticks: How to Size Right Grab the wrong size stick and everything suffers — your reach, your shot, your puck control. Here's how to match the right stick category to the right player. The Three Categories at a Glance Category Typical Age Height Flex Range Junior 7–12 Under 5'2" 20–50 Intermediate 11–14 5'2"–5'7" 55–70 Senior 14+ 5'5"+ 75–110 Note: Age is a rough guide. Height and weight are more reliable. How to Check Stick Length Stand in your skates (or add ~1.5" if checking in shoes). Hold the stick straight up beside you: Chin to nose = ideal for most players Below chin = too short (limits reach and puck control) Above nose = too long (harder to stickhandle, slower release) Defensemen often prefer a slightly longer stick for reach and poke checks. Forwards often go slightly shorter for quicker hands. Weight Matters Too Flex and stick category are linked to weight, not just height. A tall but light 13-year-old might be better served by an intermediate stick even if their height suggests senior. Use the half-body-weight flex rule as a cross-check. Intermediate vs. Senior: The Grey Zone Players between 5'4"–5'7" and 130–160 lbs often fall between intermediate and senior. Here's how to decide: If you're still growing and your shot isn't fully developed → intermediate If you have a strong, developed shot and want more power → senior Many adult recreational players who are lighter or shorter prefer intermediate for the softer flex Junior Sizing: Don't Size Up Too Fast It's tempting to put a growing kid in a senior stick early. Resist it. A stick that's too stiff or too long will force bad habits — hunching over, muscling shots, poor puck control. Let them grow into the right size. Custom Sticks and Sizing One advantage of a custom stick is that you can dial in the exact length you want rather than cutting down a stock stick (which, remember, stiffens the flex). You specify the length, flex, and curve — and get a stick built for your body. → Use our Stick Guide to find your ideal specs, then build your custom stick with the exact length and flex you need.