Hockey Sticks Guide

Sizes:

To find the correct size for a Junior, measure their height from the ground to the top of the hip. This length will correspond to the length of the stick.

It is recommended that most adults should use a 36.5" unless over 6'1"

Junior:

The given heights and ages are only a rough guide and should be ignored where height of the child to the hip is known

26" - Under 3'8" or ages under 6

28" - Generally heights of 3'8"-3'10" or ages 6-8

30" - Generally heights of 3'10"-4'2" - or ages 8-9

32" - Generally heights of 4'2"-4'8" or ages 9-10

34" - Generally heights of 4'8"-5' or ages 11-12

35" - Generally heights of 5'-5'3" - or ages 12-13

Adult:

36.5" - Standard adult size

37.5"  - XL - For players over 6'1"

38.5" - XXL - For players over 6'6"

 

 

Bows:

Adidas	Byte	Grays	Kookaburra	Mercian	Reece	Description
		Ultrabow				Shallow bend positioned nearer the handle
Mid Bow	Standard Bow	Midbow	MBow	Standard Bend	Regular Bow	Standard bend positioned in the middle of the shaft
		Dynabow				Standard bend positioned slightly closer to the head
Low Bow	Low Bow	Jumbow	LBow	Pro Bend	Pro Bow	Standard bend positioned toward the head of the stick
Ultra Low Bow		Probow			Pro Bow +	Extreme bend positioned toward the head of the stick
					Pro Bow++	Extreme bend positioned at the very end of the shaft

Lower bows or bendier profiles are generally preferred by players who tend to lift, flick, drag or otherwise push the ball or use a lot of 3D skills. These are most popular with wingers or midfielders, players who want to throw an aerial out from the back or strikers who want to get the ball off the floor with more ease. They allow for better close control.

Higher bows or less bendy profiles are generally preferred by players who play more directly. They are better for slapping or hitting or simple push passes. Flatter profiles are also generally better for tackling particularly blocking.

Materials:

Aramid - Aramid is used to attenuate the shocks when receiving the ball at high impacts or speeds. The optimal levels of aramid would be 5-10%. The most common aramid used is Kevlar

Carbon - Carbon is the best material for use in hockey. It is used to improve the strength to weight ratio as it is durable yet lightweight. The use of carbon improves the durability, stiffness and liveliness of the stick. It also helps to improve the power output of the stick meaning the ball travels with more energy for less effort. The best carbon materials come from Japanese (particularly toray carbon) or European factories. In more advanced sticks, carbon can be integrated in different patterns to enhance different qualities

Fibre Glass - Fibre glass is used instead of wood for better strength and longevity. Some carbon or wood sticks are also coated or reinforced with glass fibres for this reason 

Wood - The most basic material commonly used in sticks.