| Hockey is an aggressive game that puts you at risk of | | | | provides added safety for the hand, which is also |
| serious injuries, such as sprains and dislocations. The | | | | prone to minor injuries like cuts, scratches, and bruises. |
| wrist is especially vulnerable because it is heavily used | | | | What materials are the best wrist guards made of? |
| throughout the game - in maneuvering the stick, hitting | | | | Your hockey wrist guard should provide both |
| the puck, and controlling angles and directions. Even | | | | protection and comfort. When choosing a wrist guard, |
| minor injuries such as sprains can take weeks to | | | | make sure it is made from light, breathable material. |
| recover fully. Fortunately, such injuries can easily be | | | | The inner fabric should wick away moisture and |
| prevented by using hockey wrist guards. | | | | prevent sweat from building up on your hand. This will |
| What are hockey wrist guards? | | | | keep your hands dry and comfortable throughout the |
| Hockey wrist guards are used to control wrist | | | | game, allowing you to better control the stick and |
| movement, absorb sweat, and aid in the handling and | | | | concentrate on the game. Make sure it is thick enough |
| movement of the hockey stick. They also serve as a | | | | to absorb impact, but not too thick that it feels heavy |
| shock absorber when the player falls and lands on his | | | | and reduces your feel of the stick. Some hockey wrist |
| wrist. Hockey wrist guards can be designed to cover | | | | guards have gel fillings for providing added comfort |
| only the wrist or include part of the hand. The latter | | | | and protection. |