Stiffness / Flexibility - “The Feel”
Stiffness and flexibility are inherently related to each other.
Stiffness in more technical terms is called Modulus of Elasticity, which essentially determines the solid feel of your lax shaft.
Lower stiffness creates higher flexibility, and vice versa.
A high stiffness creates more powerful checks while high flexibility creates more impact absorption to keep the ball in your stick when checked and is correlated with added whip on shots and long passes.
Tigerwood is the wood for any player who wants a balance of whip and stiffness in a lightweight stick.
It's strongest suit is definitely its weight.
It is less durable than heavy hitters like Granadillo, Mayan Cherry and Ziricote, but it is still much more durable than Hickory, Ash, and many metal shafts on the market.
Tigerwood makes for a great alternative to ash or hickory with its lighter weight, stronger composition, and great exotic grain.
All in all, Tigerwood's flex/whip properties create a mid-range flex shaft with a light, sturdy feel that is perfect for lacrosse players looking to have added flex/whip in their shaft while maintaining a weight range comparable to a metal shaft.
Overall, Tomahawk lax shafts are significantly stronger than most other woods, so each wood's exceptional flexibility and checking strength are what creates slightly different "feels" when you wind up for a stick check, take a fast shot, and throw a long pass.
Below are the same woods in terms of stiffness/flexibility.
For information on flexibility, see the Compare Shafts page or the Flex Testing page for more details.
