Tips on Sticks
CONTROLLING STICK VIBRATION:
I've often heard other goalies complain about stick vibration caused by heavy
shots, especially those who use non-Kevlar-reinforced sticks. A few years
ago, I was one of them, but I figured out how to cure this problem with any
stick. What I do is simply wrap a band of tape around the top of the paddle
about 1.5-2 inches below the handle, and another at the same distance above
the heel. On my sticks, this band is a little less than 1/4 inch thick,
with regular stick tape. Ever since, even very hard shots haven't produced
the same bone-numbing effects as they used to.
(Sean Lehman)