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What hockey stick does Chara use?

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Rachel Davis

Updated on May 12, 2026

Chara is 6-foot-9 and uses a 67-inch shafted stick. After Ben-Abraham posted photos of the shipment on social media, he was contacted by a representative from True Hockey, the company that thought it had sent the sticks to Chara.

What hockey stick do most NHL players use?

Far and away the most popular stick for NHL players is the Bauer Nexus 1N. Used by 90 players in the 2016-17 season, it is a stick that favors neither brute force nor slickness. It has a mid kick point, responsive blade and large sweet spot. Bauer also popped up at Nos.

How long is Chara's hockey stick?

Zdeno Chára, the NHL's tallest player ever at 2.06 metres (6 ft 9 in), has a special exemption to use a 67-inch (170 cm) shafted stick.

What hockey stick does Shea Weber use?

And Weber's twig of choice, a Bauer Supreme TotalONE NXG, measures in at the NHL maximum 63 inches. Perfect for respecting government guidelines when extended at arm's length.

What flex stick does David Pastrnak use?

He prefers a straighter curve, and, surprisingly for his build (5 feet 10 inches, 177 pounds) a steel-like shaft. He cuts his 102-flex stick at the handle, making it flex closer to a 110. Bauer made 36 of both sticks for the event. Pastrnak estimated he has about a dozen of them available.

21 related questions found

What skates does Marchand wear?

Down below, Marchand opts for a pair of QRL pants and Bauer 2S skates. Remember, Warrior doesn't make skates, so Marchand strays from his sponsor for his wheels.

What flex stick does Johnny Gaudreau use?

Johnny Gaudreau (55 flex): At 5-foot-9, 157 pounds, it's not a shock he has the lowest flex stick in the league. The four-time all-star and former Lady Byng Trophy winner also has a shorter stick than most, even for a guy of his size.

What Flex does Ovechkin use?

Alexander Ovechkin is 230 pounds and uses a 79 flex stick, which is probably a big reason for his one-timer.

What curve does Weber use?

Weber says he normally uses a 122 flex, which is still stiff compared to other defenseman. Ryan McDonagh of the New York Rangers says after the competition that he uses an 85 flex.

How tall is Chara off skates?

Standing at 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) tall, Chára is the tallest person ever to play in the NHL, earning him the nickname "Big Z".

Does anyone in the NHL use a wooden stick?

Roughly half the NHL was using the old technology in 2016. Today, five NHL goalies still use a wooden stick.

What makes a hockey stick illegal?

A playing stick is not allowed to extend past sixty-three inches (63") in length from the end of the shaft to the heel. The blade must not exceed twelve and one-half inches (12 ½") in length or three inches in width. The blade must be beveled on all edges per the rulebooks set by USA Hockey and the NHL.

What stick does Ovechkin use 2021?

How long he's been using it: Ovechkin has been using CCM sticks throughout his career, but the model typically varies from season to season. He used the CCM Vector last season. Why he likes it: "I really like the feel of it," Stamkos said. "It has a good kick point and it is extremely durable.

What stick does McDavid use?

Connor McDavid is also well known for his older stick model choice, sticking with an original Super Tacks. He has tried a few of CCM's newer sticks, but has always come back to his trusty Super Tacks.

What Flex does Auston Matthews use?

Matthews revealed in an interview with Bauer that he likes an especially whippy stick, using an 80 flex stiffness along with a Joe Sakic curve. Most people are familiar with the P92 Sakic curve that comes stock with most brands, but the 80 flex is interesting.

What stick does Crosby use?

Crosby has used the Ribcor Reckoner as his stick of choice for the past number of seasons, settling in on the model he liked rather than continuing to use the newer version released every season.

Who uses P28 curve?

Over the past few years you've no doubt taken notice of NHL players using what appears to be a massive hook! Most noticeably stars like Ovechkin, Doughty or Getzlaf are using what has become known as the Open Toe (P28 in most brands) pattern.

What Flex is zegras?

World Junior Team USA Trevor Zegras Bauer 2N Pro XL Hockey Stick LH-77 Flex-P92.

Is 75 flex too low?

The most popular stick flexes for most senior players, regardless of weight, is within the 75 to 90 flex range.

What stick does Max Pacioretty use?

Warrior Alpha DX Senior Hockey Stick – HockeyStickMan.

What flex stick does Cole Caufield use?

CCM Jetspeed Hockey Stick-RH-P30 (Cole Caufield Curve)-85 Flex-Stick' Em Grip.

What flex stick does Mitch Marner use?

Here's a closer look at the stick specs of Toronto Maple Leafs forward, Mitch Marner! He's the most notable player in the NHL to use a TRUE stick. His XC9 has a fairly standard curve (most similar to a P92) but features a 5.5 lie instead of the retail standard of 5.