Choosing an ice hockey stick, any help?

You definitely do not want a senior stick. That would be waaaaay too stiff for someone of your height and you are a girl. At your height, you should consider a junior flex around 60 flex, the stick will be shorter when you get it ( if you cut it it will get stiffer) and it will be easier for you to learn with that stick. I am a girl 5'9" and i have been playing for close to 5 years and I use intermediate flex sticks. So if you really want a higher flex stick then you can get an intermediate but it will be much easier for you to learn with a lower flex stick. Either way, do not get a senior stick because it will be much too stiff for you. The minimum flex for most senior sticks is 85 which is what larger players who have been playing for a while use. But having a stick that stiff will do you no good. For $150 you can find some good top of the line sticks from last year. I personally really like bauer and you should look at the bauer x40. (I have the x60) it is pretty similar to the x60 which is a great stick and I love it. If you want to look at a junior stick, the x60 is $170 and the x40 is $85 or if you want a stick a little better than the x40 the x50 (great stick, almost top of the line) is $120. In intermediate sticks the x60 is $200, the x50 is around $155 and the x40 is $90.

Being 5'4", you should probably choose a senior stick. Even if it is too long, you can cut it down to the right size using simple tools such as a hacksaw. It would be advised to get a composite hockey stick, as they have a lower flex, which makes your shots harder. You wouldn't have to buy many sticks, just get one that feels right at the store. Different hockey sticks also have different curvatures on the blade which are suited for different purposes, For example, if you are a left or right winger, then you would want a blade that is more curved than a defenseman's because as a winger, you will be shooting lots and will need to control the puck well for dekeing etc, while a defenceman will be blocking shots and passing, which will require a flatter blade. There are many composite sticks that are under $150. The Reebok O-Stick is a good example. It is durable and inexpensive. (It's the green one with the holes on the shaft, which gives it more flex.) I have used it extensively for over a year, and it is still in good condition. Thanks for your time.

I suggest an intermediate stick because it has a smaller handle so it's easier to grip if you have small hands, and they tend to have lower flexes. Your flex should be half of how much you weigh. A wooden stick will last longer than a composite stick but is usually a higher flex than composite ones. In the end, it's all about how good it feels in your hands. When you get to the store try a few wooden ones and a few composite ones, test their flex. You should be able to slightly bend the stick when you lean into it like you're taking a shot.

Good luck!