CCM Extreme Flex E5.5 Intermediate Goalie Stick
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Releasing alongside the rest of the EFlex 5 stick line for 2022 is the new recreational-level goalie stick, the EFlex5.5. This stick uses more newly updated tech from the previous EFlex4.5, including a new high flex point and ZeroFlux technology.
Shaft & Shaft Construction
The stick uses ZeroFlux technology, which is also present in the EFlex5.9 goalie stick. This is a lightweight construction designed to dampen vibration across the entire stick.
Blade Construction/Stiffness
Like the rest of the current 2022 EFlex stick line, the EFlex5.5 has a high flex point, meaning the shaft is a bit softer, whereas the paddle has been made stiffer. This helps enhance stability when handling the puck along the boards or shooting.
Graphics
The stick has a clean, contrasting black and white colouration across both the paddle and the shaft. The CCM logo can be found along the paddle, while the EFlex5.5 logo is visible on the shaft. The stick additionally has a shiny, glossy look.
Blade Patterns, Paddle Lengths, Stick Lengths, Weight, Level of Play
The CCM Extreme Flex E5.5 Intermediate Goalie Stick is available in a 24” length in a White/Black colourway. This stick is only available with a P4 curve at stock (both Left and Right hands available).
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Category | Recreational |
| Shaft Construction | Rounded Shape |
| Paddle Construction | ZeroFlux Technology |
| Blade Construction | ZeroFlux Technology |
| Length | 24” |
| Other Features | High Flex Profile |
| 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.
