Top 3 Things to Know for Buying a Field Hockey Stick

First tip from the hockeysticksonline stick buying guide find the right size. Senior hockey sticks are mainly available in 36.5 and 37.5 lengths. 36.5 is considered the standard size while 37.5 sticks can prove more comfortable for taller players and give a little extra reach which can help you get to the ball first. If you have already played with a few sticks from your club you can probably decide which one feels best. There is no hard and fast rule for what size stick you need its really down to personal preference. As a guide though a stick placed against the outside of your leg that reaches your hip bone will normally be around the right size.

Our second tip concerns the weight of the stick you use. This has become less important as most sticks are now made from composites rather than wood. With wooden sticks the heavier the stick the more power a player could get in the shot. However composite sticks get their power from the stiffness and make up of the composite. As a general rule the more expensive sticks contain more carbon fibre which keeps the stick stiff and enables you to get lots of power in your shots. Lighter sticks help you to control the ball while dribbling and reduce fatigue during the game. If you are moving from a wooden stick to a composite one you may find a heavier stick easier to use.

Tip three, picking the right head shape for your game. This basically boils down to maxi head sticks and hook heads. The hook tend to be better for dribbling and flicking while the maxi style have a bigger sweet spot to enable powerful hitting and the ability to trap and drag more easily. The maxi tends to be more popular amongst defenders who like to be able to hit the ball hard while hook style sticks are often favoured by attacking players.

Hopefully these tips will help you find your perfect stick and in turn help you play your best hockey. You can check out our huge range of hockey sticks here.