Bauer GSX Prodigy Youth Goalie Stick - 2020
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The Bauer GSX Prodigy YTH Composite Goalie Stick is their new recreation level stick. It features a flat paddle with carbon glass construction, along with a comfortable dual concave carbon wrapped shaft. The GSX Prodigy goalie stick is a durable, lightweight option for young goalies.
Shaft Construction
The GSX Prodigy youth goalie stick features a comfortable double concave design with a durable carbon wrap.
Paddle Construction
The GSX Prodigy stick features a flat paddle design along with Bauer’s Ergo paddle geometry made up of a carbon wrap construction.
Blade Construction/Stiffness
The blade of the GSX Prodigy goal stick is made of a durable carbon glass construction.
Graphics
The Bauer GSX Prodigy youth goal stick is available in a white base with black and silver accents.
Grip
The GSX Prodigy youth goal stick features a comfortable shoulder similar to that of many tried and true Bauer sticks.
Blade Patterns, Paddle Lengths, Stick Lengths, Weight, Level of Play
The Bauer GSX YTH Goalie Stick is available in Bauer’s standard youth sizing; 20”. The GSX is only available in Bauer’s P31 blade pattern.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Category | Recreational |
| Weight | |
| Shaft Construction | Double Concave Design with Carbon Wrap |
| Paddle Construction | Flat Paddle Geometry, Carbon Glass Construction |
| Blade Construction | Carbon Glass Construction |
| Length | 20” |
| Other Features | Composite Construction |
| Warranty | 30 Days |
| Customizable | No |
Goalie Stick Sizing Information
Unlike other pieces of gear, Goalie Sticks are sized mostly to the goaltender’s preference and playing style rather than their height. The most important measurement, when purchasing a new goal stick, is the paddle height (the wide portion of the stick), which is usually taken from the heel of the stick to the shaft/paddle interface. The reason for the paddle height’s significance is because it sets up the goaltender’s depth in the ready stance and (if properly sized) positions the blocker in an optimal position.
Sizing Your Goalie Stick
To start analyzing the size of your goalie stick, put on your goalie skates to get an accurate height of where you will be in your stance. If you’re looking to be even more accurate, strap on your goalie pads and blocker as well. Once that is done, get comfortable in your natural stance (the one you’d be in during a majority of gameplay) and look for the following:
1. The entire blade of the stick is flush with the ground while being 1’ - 2’ in front of your feet
2. After getting your stick into the flush position, check that the inside edge of the blocker hand sits on the outside edge of the goal pad (this is while holding just above the paddle).
Goalie Stick Sizing Considerations
Goalie Stick sizing can be very subjective compared to other pieces of equipment. The reason for this is the ambiguity of each goaltenders ‘natural stance’, especially with younger goaltenders. It is rather common for children to use taller sticks in comparison to their height, as their stance depth isn’t usually as aggressive as a seasoned goalie.
The shaft length of a goalie stick is usually best left at its stock length, as it serves to counteract the weight of the blade and ideally place the center of gravity at the top of the paddle. The one exception to this rule is for advanced puck handlers, cutting the shaft will allow more power transfer when shooting as a result of being able to keep the blade flush to the ice while near the goaltender’s feet.
