Bangor Men's Hockey Club

Junior Club - Choosing The Right Hockey Stick

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There are some factors to consider when making your stick selection, although it is eventually a matter of personal preference,

New and young players should choose a basic stick. As skill and physical ability improve, your position will influence the stick styles in your collection.

Balance & Weight? – Try to get a "feel" for the stick. When holding the stick it should be well balanced and feel comfortable in your hands. Depending on your own particular preference, the weight may be evenly distributed throughout the stick or concentrated in the stick's toe or head. The weight in the toe should not be so much as to limit your stick speed when playing the ball.

How long should the stick be? – Usually intermediate and advanced players prefer a longer stick. Younger or less experienced players will be able to use the following table to help select a stick length. Normally hockey sticks range in length from 26 & 28 inch youth sticks to 38 & 39 inch sticks for taller and more experienced players. Most common are stick lengths of 36.5 and 37.5 inches.

Players often select the longest stick that they can handle comfortably, although the length of the stick can often be determined by height. The table below will give an idea of the general guideline for choosing the appropriate length stick.

What Stick Weight? - The weight you choose can normally be based on your position in the team. Most players will use a stick in the medium weight range. Generally, forwards prefer to use a lighter stick for quick stick and ball movement in the opponents half or in the circle while defenders often decide on a heavier stick for hitting the ball harder out of defence and to prevent opposing forwards from casually moving the stick aside in a tackle.

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