What is the kick point on a hockey stick?

The kick point is where the shaft loads and releases its energy during a shot. A lower kick point flexes near the blade for a fast release, while a higher one loads up the shaft for more power on a full wind-up.

Which kick point is best for a quick release?

A low kick point releases fastest because the shaft loads close to the blade. It suits wrist and snap shots in tight, where getting the puck off quickly matters more than a big wind-up.

What kick point should I choose for slap shots?

A mid or high kick point stores the most energy on a full swing, which is what a slap shot or one-timer needs. A hybrid kick shifts its load point with your lower hand, so you get quick release and power without giving up either.

Can I choose the kick point on a custom Marvic stick?

Yes. Pick Low, Mid, Hybrid, or High Kick in the builder and it is built into the shaft to your spec. What you choose is exactly what the factory builds.

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Kick Point Guide

The kick point is where the shaft loads and releases its energy on a shot. A lower load point snaps off quick shots in tight; a higher one stores more power for a big wind-up. Here is every kick point we build, with the code the factory uses and the suffix it gets in our stock model names.

Low Kick

Model suffix: L

Loads near the blade so the shaft releases fast. Built for quick wrist and snap shots in tight.

Best for: Wrist shots, snap shots, quick release

Build with Low Kick

Mid Kick

Model suffix: M

Loads in the center of the shaft for maximum stored power on a full swing.

Best for: Slap shots, one-timers, power

Build with Mid Kick

Hybrid Kick

Factory code: J KickModel suffix: H

The load point shifts with your lower hand: toward the center for slap and snap shots, closer to the blade for wrist shots. Quick release and power without giving up either.

Best for: Two-way players who want both

Build with Hybrid Kick

High Kick

Model suffix: HK

Loads high near your top hand, the longest lever, storing the most energy on a full wind-up with a stiff lower shaft for stability.

Best for: Slap shots, long-range power

Build with High Kick

A couple of names differ on the factory sheet from what you pick here: Hybrid Kick is written as its J Kick code, and High Kick carries the two-letter model suffix. Those mappings come straight from our production records, so what you choose is exactly what gets built.