Lundqvist explains how and why of custom stick grip
- Lundqvist's squared-off stick grip keeps his blocker square to shooters by changing how the hand wraps around the handle.
- Goalie coach Sean Murray calls this technique the 'modern grip' and teaches it to include an optional index finger notch for added control.
- The grip directly influences elbow position, which cascades into improved body mechanics and better access to low blocker-side shots.
- Lundqvist switched to a Bauer Vapor 2X Pro composite stick while retaining his custom handle grip, confirming the technique transfers across equipment brands.
- Pro goalie Sean Bonar demonstrated measurable improvements in warm-up drills, including recovery and blocker-side coverage, after adopting the modern grip.
The idea of seeing Henrik Lundqvist in anything but a New York Rangers jersey and his signature matching equipment is hard for goalies to wrap their heads around, but there is one constant we can continue counting on: the way Lundqvist wraps his hand around his stick.
The squared-off inside shoulder has long been a staple for Lundqvist, and there’s no reason to think it won’t continue with the Washington Capitals, especially after he switched to a Bauer Vapor 2X Pro composite stick with his unique handle. As for why and how he uses the grip, Lundqvist walked InGoal through it quickly outside the Rangers stick room after practice:
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