Intermediate

Intermediate sticks are made for teens about 11 to 14, usually around 5'2" to 5'8", and for lighter adults who find a senior stick too stiff or too long. They bridge the gap between junior and senior sticks. In your shoes, the stick should reach between your chin and your nose.

Intermediate sticks are a little shorter and have a lower flex than senior sticks, so they are easier to bend when you shoot and easier to handle for smaller players. As a teen grows taller and stronger, moving up to a senior stick gives more length and a stiffer flex for harder shots.

Popular intermediate sticks include the Knapper 2024 AK3 and AK5 Composite, AK Kevlar 390g and AK3, AK5 and AK7 v3; the Warrior Covert QR5 40 and 50, Alpha LX2 Comp, Rise and QR7 REV; the LDK Nova +; and the Fischer RC ONE IS1 55".

Yes. Many smaller or lighter adults, including a lot of women's and recreational league players, prefer an intermediate stick because the lower flex makes it easier to load shots and the shorter length helps with ball control. If the stick feels too whippy for your shot, step up to a senior stick.

A good starting point is about half the player's body weight in pounds. Teens are often still growing, so choosing a flex they can bend easily helps them learn to shoot properly and lift the ball. Avoid buying a stick that's too stiff or too long to grow into, since it makes stickhandling and shooting harder. The flex is listed on each product page.

Yes. The Warrior QR10 Intermediate Goalie Stick is sized for teen goalies. Browse all goalie sticks for junior and senior sizes, and find pads, gloves and more in our goalie collection.