| Field hockey has become a giant sports in the world. | | | | the head. Grays sticks are quite thin meanwhile TK's |
| Thousands of people have make hockey as their | | | | are thick. |
| hobby. Field hockey is not much different from soccer | | | | 3# Buying Field Hockey Stick Tips |
| or football. The big different is only the sticks. Among | | | | Below are the type of HEAD and their advantages |
| the top brand in field hockey sticks are Grays, TK, | | | | SHORTI |
| Gryphon, Vampire, Mazon, Voodoo and etc. However | | | | Provide a superb ball control for the player. Player will |
| sticks review is very limited and often hockey player | | | | be able to turn the ball easily you are able dribble fast. |
| make a wrong decision. Today I would like to share | | | | Offense always prefer this stick as it important to |
| some tips that might help hockey player to buy their | | | | them to get in the D spot. |
| stick | | | | MIDI |
| 1# Buying Field Hockey Stick Tips | | | | The most common stick used and always a suitable |
| Different people prefer different weight. Get a "feel" | | | | choice for a beginner. Large surface on the hook for a |
| for the stick or try the stick first. From my experience | | | | better hitting |
| Mazon and Mercian sticks are quite heavy on the | | | | MAXI |
| head. Generally forwards player prefers lighter stick | | | | Not much different from Midi stick. It has large hitting |
| for a perfect ball dribbling and defends always use a | | | | surface. Also helps the defender to stop the ball |
| heavy stick for a powerful shot. Approximate weight | | | | effectively and give more ball control. Ball stopping |
| use by types of player | | | | would not be a problem on turf field. |
| Defense: 22 to 24 ounces | | | | 'J' HOOK |
| Midfielders: 21 ounces | | | | Again it has a larger hitting surface. The sticks are |
| Forwards: 19 to 20 ounces. | | | | more thick and it comfortable to stop the ball. |
| 2# Buying Field Hockey Stick Tips | | | | Defenders are most likely to use this stick. |
| Each stick also has different thickness. Mazon and | | | | I hope this little information would help you to choose a |
| Mercian are thick on the head as they are heavy on | | | | suitable stick for you. |