Best Hockey Sticks of 2025

Looking for the best hockey sticks of 2025? You’re in the right place. We’ve locked in the top picks across low-kick, mid-kick, and hybrid-kick flex profiles, and then sorted them by elite, performance, and recreational levels of play to match your budget and shooting style.

• Flex Profile: determines where your stick bends the most when you load up a shot:
• Low-Kick: lightning-fast release for quick wrist and snap shots from in-tight
  
• Mid-Kick: maximum power ideal for heavy shots and one-timers from the perimeter
  
• Hybrid-Kick: the best of both worlds for all-around versatility on every shot
  
• Level of Play: helps guid you by price and skill level
• Elite: 325-400 gram sticks with pro technology for the best performance in the world
  
• Performance: high-end feel and durability at a more accessible price for up to competitive play
  
• Recreational: built for new or casual players seeking value and longevity
  

Whether you want a deadly quick release, rocket-powered shot velocity, or a do-it-all stick, you’ll find your perfect match below.

At just 365 grams (85 flex), the Morph Pro is Sherwood’s lightest Rekker ever and it’s trusted by none other than Connor Bedard. The upgraded Dual-Carbon Frame runs through both inner and outer layers of BlackLine XXV carbon, shaving over 20 grams compared to the previous Legend Pro without compromising durability. Its price tag sits below most other flagship low-kick sticks, giving it a clear advantage in elite-level performance and value.

Key Features:

• Dual-Carbon Frame: By using premium carbon fiber inside the shaft, rather than only on its exterior, Sherwood creates an "inside and out" carbon frame that boosts shooting performance, sheds unnecessary weight, and locks in long term durability.

• Ergo Taper Shaft: Strategically shaped shaft dimensions in each third of the shaft: rounded in the top third for comfort, concave in the middle for secure lower hand control, and reinforced in the bottom third for durability at the kick point. This not only speeds up your release but makes stick handling more comfortable in every aspect.

For the second year running, the Warrior Novium 2 Pro is our pick for the best mid-kick stick of the year. Clocking in at an insane 351 grams (85 flex), it’s shockingly lightweight, especially considering how tough it is to get mid-kick sticks this light. Warrior used their PL 188 construction process, which includes a cold-temperature step during curing, allowing them to make major gains in the featherlight category. It also features the visually unique Bevel Taper, which acts like the hot rod engine behind the pure shot power that’s made it a favorite among today’s top perimeter shooters.

Key Features:

• P.L. 188 Construction Process: This is where a featherlight feel is balanced by enhanced durability. The thermoplastic-reinforced resin provides truly exception performance and feel.

• Novium Bevel Taper: The v-shaped sides of the taper create stiffness and torsional stability far superior to traditionally square taper shapes. The result is an easy-to-load high kick point that provides maximum shot speed with deadly accuracy.

CCM built the JetSpeed FT8 Pro to do it all, from top to bottom. It features the brand-new Evo Blade Core, which is soft in the heel for enhanced puck feel and stiff in the toe to keep shots deadly accurate. It also debuts the Vizion-inspired AluPli composite construction, which layers thin sheets of aluminum between Sigmatex ST2X carbon fiber. This gives players a serious weight reduction (just 368 grams in 85 flex) while boosting durability. Truly the best of both worlds.

Key Features:

• Evo Blade: Combining the soft, dampened puck feel in the heel from the FT7 Pro with a 40% stiffer toe from the FT6 Pro. The result is the best of both worlds, insanely easy puck handling with the soft heel but much better shooting accuracy and overall performance with the stiffer toe.
• AluPli Composite: This next-gen carbon hybrid incorporates aluminum layers outside of the fiber construction like an outer shell, for significantly better slash protection and 20% less crack propagation over time for improved durability.

Built for the competitive sniper who wants a pro-level feel without the pro-level price, the True HZRDUS 5X5 packs some serious technology into a sub-$200 stick that weighs just 416 grams (85 flex). The low-kick point loads quick and releases even quicker thanks for the elite Precision Laminate Design and Axenic True One-Piece construction process that gives players a responsive, balanced feel in the hands.

Key Features:

• Axenic One-Piece Construction: Patented compression molding process that delivers industry-leading consistency and energy transfer.
• Precision Laminate Design (PLD): An advanced process that uses thinner layers of carbon fiber to create thinner, lighter shaft walls with the same level of strength and durability.
  
  

The Novium 2 SP delivers powerhouse performance for the mid-kick player who wants blistering shot speed and a featherlight feel (451 grams) at a killer price point. Built with the same unique Bevel Taper as the top-end Novium 2 Pro, the SP helps generate extra torque on big shots with pin-point accuracy. Add in RLC 155 construction and Minimus Carbon UD, and you’ve got a stick that punches way above its price class in both feel and playability.

Key Features:

• Novium Bevel Taper: The v-shaped sides of the taper create stiffness and torsional stability far superior to traditionally square taper shapes. The result is an easy-to-load high kick point that provides maximum shot speed with deadly accuracy.
• FuelCore Blade: Lightweight polymer core with composite exterior enhances puck feel while better reducing blade fatigue over time.

A pro-inspired feel for the competitive player, the Warrior Alpha LX3 Team features the popular Sabre Taper that blends a quick release with added shot accuracy. The Minimus Carbon 3K shaft offers solid weight reduction and reinforced durability, while the ergo shaft shape fits comfortably in the hands for better control in tight spaces. Great for players who want elite-level versatility at a more approachable price, especially considering it just weighs 447 grams in 85 Flex at 63".

Key Features:

• Sabre Taper: Exclusive taper shape that provides torsional strength needed for a quick, powerful and accurate shot release. It is even easier to load than before, making it even easier to rip shots with too.
• Minimus Carbon UD: Unidirectional carbon fiber reduces weight and improves durability significantly better than traditional entry-level carbon fiber.

The Covert QR6 REV is built for the casual or learning player who wants a quick-releasing low-kick stick that won’t break the bank. With the unique Edge Taper design and a lightweight Minimus Carbon UD shaft, this stick delivers solid energy transfer and puck feel in a durable package that weighs 439 grams (85 flex). It’s a great blend of performance and reliability that doesn’t overcomplicate things, just grab it and let it rip.

Key Features:

• T. 122 Construction: A revolutionary featherlight process that utilizes high-grade unidirectional carbon, lightweight fiber technology and epoxy resin for ultimate balance, responsiveness and durability.
• Edge Taper: A unique, angular hosel magnifies the already lightning-quick shot release with extra velocity and accuracy.

The T60X is perfect for players just getting into the game or returning after some time off. It features a powerful mid-kick point, a traditional shaft shape, and a tacky grip for confident control. Paired with Sherwood’s VRF blade core, it gives players solid puck feel and long lasting durability that weighs just over 500 grams in 85 flex, making it a dependable choice that brings great value to the rink.

Key Features

• BlackLine Carbon Fiber Blade: Elite material that provides excellent hand-to-puck connection while improving the overall balance point.
• FeatherLite Technology: Precise construction process to create the perfect balance of power, weight and feel.

Designed with the rec-level or casual player in mind, the Encrypt 4 boasts a hybrid-kick flex profile that makes every shot just feel right. The rounded shaft corners and textured grip make handling and shooting confidently comfortable, while its unidirectional carbon shaft keeps it lightweight at 492 grams (85 flex) and balanced. It’s a tough, forgiving stick that’s built to last, shift after shift.

Key Features

• BlackLine Carbon Fiber Blade: Elite material that provides excellent hand-to-puck connection while improving the overall balance point.
• FeatherLite Technology: Precise construction process to create the perfect balance of power, weight and feel.

Selecting the right hockey stick size and flex profile is crucial for your performance. When choosing a stick size, consider your height and playing style. A longer stick can provide extended reach for defensive-minded players while stickhandling playmakers might prefer a shorter stick for better control. Your stick's flex rating is just as important as it determines how much the stick bends while shooting. The lower the number, the easier it is to flex while the higher the number, the harder it is to flex. For a deeper dive into hockey stick sizing, flex profile, flex charts and curve charts, explore our in-depth articles below!

Q: What’s the difference between low-kick, mid-kick, and hybrid-kick sticks?