How to repair a composite hockey stick?

 

How to repair a broken hockey stick with carbon fiber.

Breaking an expensive €300 hockey stick can be frustrating, but with the help of carbon fiber and glue, you can often restore it to playable condition.

We have developed a special repair method we call ProFlex that makes the repair hollow and fuses both stick parts together so that the stick becomes one piece again. ProFlex makes a repaired hockey stick essentially feel and function like a brand new stick.

There are several other different options for repairing a hockey stick, but we have found that this method we use is the best and most durable as it adds the least weight and you feel the least difference (if any), if done correctly. See the picture below comparing our repair with other methods.

Can you guess which repair we call ProFlex that only weighs about 15 grams of these two options?

Materials We Use:

• Carbon fiber
• Two-component adhesive
  
• Sandpaper
• Tape
  
• Gloves (Important!)
  
• Respiratory protection (Important!!)

 

Step-By-Step Repair Process:

1. Assess the damage

• Clean the broken area.
• Determine if the stick is worth repairing (clean breaks are easier than splintered ones).

2. Prepare the broken surfaces

• Cut off sharp edges at the break.
• Sand the inside to create a rough surface for better adhesion.
• Clean and remove carbon fiber dust.

3. Align the broken pieces

• Position the parts perfectly, ensuring proper blade alignment.
• Secure temporarily with tape.

4. Mix the glue

• Follow the manufacturer's instructions for mixing ratio.
• Mix thoroughly but work quickly as the glue can set very quickly.

5. Apply carbon fiber and glue

• Press the pieces together firmly after the glue and carbon fiber have been applied.
• Wipe away any excess glue.

6. Secureand cure

• Let cure at room temperature for approximately 24 hours.
• Post-curing for 2-7 days to further ensure and enhance the durability of the stick.

7. Flex Test!

• After the full curing process, it's time for the Flex Test!
• Flex the stick slightly in both directions.
• There will probably be some cracking noise, but that's OK! It's leftover glue coming off.

8. The stick is now ready to be used on the ice!

 

 

Pro Tips:

• The repair will add some weight to your stick.
• The repaired section might be stiffer than the original.
• For best results, maintain the same flex pattern by extending reinforcement evenly.
• Consider professional repair for high-end sticks or complex breaks.

Taking the time to properly repair your hockey stick can extend its life significantly and save you money on replacements. When done correctly, a carbon fiber repair can restore most of the stick's original performance.

 

 

ProFlex - Our repair method

ProFlex ensures that the repair remains hollow so that the flex, kick-point and overall function of the club are preserved as if it were new.

We believe in our product while also knowing how important it is to think about the environment by reusing materials that cannot be degraded.

While we contribute to a better environment, we have the opportunity to offer you top tier hockey sticks for up to 70% of the retail price to those of you who play youth and junior hockey, are hockey parents, beer leaguers, veterans or recreational players, and even those of you who play at a semi-professional level.

 

Would you like to have your broken hockey stick repaired by us?

• Send or hand in your hockey sticks to us for repair.
• Prepare some pictures of your broken sticks.
• Contact us via email for further assessment of the damage to your sticks.

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We have repaired hundreds of hockey sticks and we stand behind our repair method with a 30-day guarantee!

PS! Do yourself a favor by buying a refurbished stick and invest the rest of the money in yourself in the form of personal training, camps or cups to take yourself to the next level.

 

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