Spencer Knight shares Bob-Inspired Stick Grip
Key Takeaways
- Spencer Knight uses Bobrovsky's tapered paddle shoulder design, which he calls the 'Bob paddle,' for a more gradual decrease in size and versatile hand placement.
- Knight applies sock tape over his grip to reduce tackiness, allowing his hand to slide more freely — a technique shared by Bobrovsky himself.
- Knight's knob design draws comparison to Carey Price's stick setup, combining influences from two elite NHL goaltenders.
- The sloped shoulder paddle design popularized by Bobrovsky has influenced multiple NHL goaltenders' stick customizations.
- Different tape types serve distinct purposes on Knight's stick, reflecting a deliberate and personalized approach to goalie equipment.
When you’re playing alongside a two-time Vezina trophy and Stanley Cup-winning goalie, you are bound to pick up a few tips along the way, and for Spencer Knight of the Florida Panthers, that includes the much talked about Sergei Bobrovsky stick paddle.
Knight walked us through his custom grip and tape job during a recent visit to Vancouver, and it included the sloped shoulders made popular by Bobrovsky, as well as a few personal touches all his own, including a knob that reminded InGoal a little of Carey Price’s.
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