[narfy]

the old XXXX is an unbelievable stick...

JR. flex - usually around 50
INT flex - usually 65-75
SR flex - usually 75-100
PRO flex - 100+

JR sticks are good for guys up to around 5'4"
INT sticks are good to almost 5'8"
SR sticks and PRO sticks are the same legnth unless custom made...

i'm 5'3" and a JR stick was too whippy, so i bot an INT67 X:40 P92 RH... the newer low kick technology makes for a pretty sick wrist and snap shot... i noticed teh stick is stiffer between your hands, so your hand angle doesn't change... the flex is down low. the sticks are pretty light...

IMO, if your skill level is low, you'll never reap the benefits of the top of the line stick, and you're better off buying what you can afford... the X:40 probably fits the bill quite well... XXXX were $200+, and unless you're an up and coming WHL superstar, you're not gonna benefit from the 20g less weight of the top of teh line stick...