The Junior Twig, A Better Kids Stick That Allows Proper Loading and Doesn't Break the Bank..Live on Kickstarter!
Ever try finding an affordable high-end hockey stick that actually fits your 80 lb 10 year old or a child even smaller?
Did you know that hockey experts recommend using a stick with a flex less than half your body weight at all age & skill levels?
Are you aware that a hockey stick's flex increases by approximately 10 for every 2 inches you cut off the shaft?
We developed the Junior Twig to help you better fit your child with a high-end hockey stick and still keep some cash in your wallet.
We've been working diligently over the past few months to get our new product line of junior size sticks ready to roll out to the hockey world. As of about 11 a.m. EDT today, we've done it. Our Kickstarter campaign is officially up and running and we need your support to bring the sticks into mass production.
Flexes and Lengths that Actually Fit
Remember the pencil experiment in school?
Take a full pencil and snap it in half. It's pretty easy. Now, take a remaining piece and try and snap that in half. It takes much more force this time with a shorter pencil. The same physics apply to hockey sticks.
This is why top scoring NHL players keep their flex less than 1/2 their body weight as well. Ovechkin reportedly uses an 80 flex and Stamkos a 95.
So, how can your 60 pound child learn to shoot correctly with a 50 flex junior stick that's designed for 100+ pound players? It's like shooting with a steel rod. Cut a couple inches off the shaft and they're now using closer to a 60 flex. A youth size stick isn't an option as most lack a shaft large enough to get basic physics to work in your child's favor.
Whether your child plays ice, roller, or ball hockey, our better designed junior size flexes and lengths will provide your child the ability to learn to properly flex, load, and shoot with their stick. No more flicking at the puck!
The Specs
In true Twig Hockey Company fashion, we're bringing you very high-end sticks that will enable your child's game.
- - Ultralight, 100% Composite, Toray Carbon Fiber One-piece Construction
- - Junior Size Shaft Diameter and Blade for Proper Stick Response
- - Rounded Corner, Midflex Shaft with Power Taper and Elliptical Profile
- - PU Blade Core
- - Carbon Fiber Wrapped Shaft and Blade for Extra Durability
- - Grip Coated Shaft for Enhanced Feel
JUNIOR TWIG SIZES
- 20 Flex at 47 Inches Tall*
- 30 Flex at 52 Inches Tall*
- 40 Flex at 56 Inches Tall*
*Measured from Toe of Blade to Top of Shaft
BLADE CURVE
- O: One of the best designs for stick handling and shooting, both forehand and backhand.
How to Fit Your Child (It's really easy!)
To best fit to your child, there are two steps.
1. Start first with flex. Divide their weight by 2 and select the closest flex without going over.
Example: Target flex for a 54 pound player would be the closet to 27 without going over (The 20 Flex.)
2. Ensure the stick height on the chosen flex stick is adequate. Without skates on, experts recommend a stick that touches underneath the nose but no lower than bottom of the chin when stood upright, shaft perpendicular to the ground (See fitting guide above.) If it's too short, go to the next flex/length up. If too long, consider the next size down or cutting down the shaft (the latter will increase the flex though.)