Goalie Stick Lies

Not as in they're lying to you but the angle of the blade.



I'm trying to find out as much information on the Lie of goalie sticks. I can't find any real definitive answers on google. I'm hoping I can get a list of what types of lies are out there, and what manufacturers produce what lies of sticks. I'm 6'4", and I've been told a couple times that the lie on my goal stick is wrong for my height.

So if anyone knows any information, or can find some good info, pass it on here.

I found that on thegoaliecrease.com in the sticks section when they describe the curves of each stick they also say the lie. I think the most common lie is 14. I know thats what my reeboks are and it looks like most other reeboks are as well. Then I think warrior makes 13 and 14 lie. and I also believe most sherwoods are 14's. I hope this helps.

Don't know where you're talking about.. in the sticks section it just shows what sticks they have for sale.

really? every time I go there it has a paragraph long description of each curve.

Problem is manufacturers lie of a goalie stick vary..alot, so you have to try them out, below I found some useful info from various sites.

QUOTES: "The lie depends on how you hold your blocker. The farther away from your body your blocker is, the lower the lie should be. You have the correct lie if you're in your stance and the stick blade is flat on the ice.

While lies differ from manufacturer to manufacturer, they all have one thing in common and that is the following. The higher the number the closer the blocker is to your body. Hence a lie 15 is a stick that almost looks like the letter"L" when viewed. As the number/lie goes down, the paddle and shaft of the stick moves farther away from the body. Normally the lower the lie the easier it is to handle the puck but the trade off for some is it opens a hole between the goalies body and the blocker.

To determine if the lie is correct for you assume your stance(with equipment on) and with the blade flat on the ice, your blocker should be between your knee roll and the top of your pad WITHOUT any holes visable between your pad and the blocker. Be aware that the blocker should not overlap the pad thus reducing the area you cover.

keep in mind that as you change the lie of the stick you use, you will often also have to change the paddle length. You might find the right stick to adjust your blocker left or right to as needed, only to find that it's now sitting too high or too low."

I recently purchased a new Sherwood 9950 with a Broduer curve to replace the RBK XPulse X3 with a Broduer curve I had (was an old stick but i bought like 10 of them at once and got a deal and they lasted a longtime), the RBK one had a 25" paddle and what lie? i have no idea. In my stance my blocker was in the right place and the stick blade of the RBK was flat to the ice so it was great. The new Sherwood I bought I went up to a 26" paddle to achieve the same desired effect. While in the store i tried on some pads simular make/size to mine and some skates and the blocker too, then i tried the sticks, looked like a duffus but hey I got the right sized stick.

What I'm trying to create is a list of what sticks make what lies, and what they look like. So I can create a database for all others to use down the road.

Originally Posted by ItechWarrior

What I'm trying to create is a list of what sticks make what lies, and what they look like. So I can create a database for all others to use down the road.

That's a great idea bro...if you need any help, just let me know and I'll see what I can find out for you too.

that be cool but RBK "lie 14" is slightly different than a Bauer "lie 14" and so on so, that may scue the list you make but still a great idea Itech.

Yeah that would be a huge help IteWa! Let me know how you get on!