How to measure your hockey stick height
Place your hockey stick upright against a wall with the back of the shaft flat against the surface.
At CHS, stick height is measured from the floor to the very top of the shaft to give you the true overall stick height.
Please note that some brands only measure shaft length or measure to the heel of the blade, which can create misleading size comparisons between brands.
The right stick height can improve:
- Puck control
- Shooting accuracy
- Balance
- Passing
- Overall comfort
As a general guideline, while standing without skates, the top of your stick should sit between your chin and nose.
Another common method:
- Ice hockey: player height minus approximately 6–8 inches
- Ball hockey / street hockey: player height minus approximately 9–11 inches
Ultimately, stick height comes down to personal preference and playing style.
Shaft size for each player category
Senior Hockey Sticks
92mm shaft circumference
Approx. 3.6″
Intermediate Hockey Sticks
92mm shaft circumference
Approx. 3.6″
Junior Hockey Sticks
88mm shaft circumference
Approx. 3.46″
Junior blades are slightly smaller than senior blades and may vary depending on curve pattern.
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