What hockey stick curve would be best for this?

Question

i have played hockey for 3 years and my passes are always right on, but when i shoot i have a lot of trouble getting the puck in the higher ends of the net like above the goalies blocker/glove. are there any types of curves or sticks you would recommend to help with this? i have been using a sherwood wooden coffey stick so far.

Answer 1

I dont know exactly the measurements on the curve... However i play with a Jagr Flex on my stick and it definatley gets under the puck better for those quick snapshots... It does take away a bit of strength on your Slapshots and Slappasses... I also have a Crosby flex an Ovie Flex and a Selanne Flex and my favorite out of the 4 is Jagr closely followed by Selanne... Crosby and Ovies flex are AMAZING for snap and wrist shots but it takes quite a while to get the passing down considering its a much more dramatic flex

Answer 2

if you switch to bauer i can recommend the p88/lindros blade, ive used that one and my shot was amazing almost top shelf everytime.

Answer 3

It has nothing to do with the curve. Work on your wrist strength and worry about the top corner goals later. Most goals are scored low on net so be concerned with strength and accuracy as opposed to lifting the puck.

Answer 4

Go with the Sakic curve on all of the composite one-piece sticks or the blade...it is perfect for everything.  The curve is a mid 1/2 with a rounded toe and should be perfect.  Another thing that is important in shooting with different blade/shaft combos is shot technique...maybe you are relying on the blade and shaft to do too much work, or maybe you are using the wrong flex.

Answer 5

an old sherwood coffey twig isnt going to give you the best rise on your shot.  something with more flex, and thus more torque, will bring your shot up.  try something more modern, and if you dont like it, feel free to revert back.  try following through higher with your blade.

Answer 6

there are open curves that lift the puck and close curves that dont lift the puck unless you open your wrists. hitten top shelf is a skill that you wil develop by opening and closing your wrists. opening your wrists (twisting them back slightly as you move through your shot) will lift the puck up on its edge and your follow through will direct the puck upstairs. however for specific curves that will do this for you are drury and spezza, they both are open heel curves. where a forsberg and coffey are closed heel cuvers and "cup" the puck. open curves help lifting the puck especially for saucer passes however they have their disadvantages toe drags are as easy, back hands are harder as well. its all preference and what your good with. try a spezza its a slight open curve to help put it up top, but not toooo open so you can still use your back hand and toe drag. its made only buy sher-wood, one of a kind curve