The measurement method used to determine goalie stick paddle height varies by brand. For example a 26" CCM is not the same as a 26" Bauer. That is why many retailers (like us) have created a standard way to measure your sticks to ensure you're getting the right size.
How to Measure:
Place your stick on the floor with the curve facing downward. Measure along the back side of the paddle from the bottom of the blade to where the paddle meets the shaft. See illustration above.
Note: the measurement is right where the paddle meets the shaft, not where it flares out at the bottom or the top, keep the measuring tape straight from that point.
The Goalie Stick Paddle Size Chart
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Hi Curtis,
I just checked my True (A4.5) 26" to verify the measurements, and it was 28.5". I also checked a couple different Sher-Wood sticks, one was 28", and the other was 28.5". I find I can switch between True, Sher-Wood, and CCM 26" sticks very comfortably.
Hope this helps.
Curious on the proper measurement for the true, you have 26 equaling 28.5 but only adding 1.5 which one has the typo?
Ethan – If you are around 5 Feet than you will likely want to be playing with an intermediate sized goalie stick. Depending on preference I would suggest 23-24 Inches total. Hope that helps – Joey Walsh