Top 3 Things You Need to Know for Buying a Field Hockey Stick

First tip from the hockeysticksonline stick buying guidemore expensive sticks contain more carbon fibre
find the right size. Senior hockey sticks are mainlywhich keeps the stick stiff and enables you to get lots
available in 36.5 and 37.5 lengths. 36.5 is considered theof power in your shots. Lighter sticks help you to
standard size while 37.5 sticks can prove morecontrol the ball while dribbling and reduce fatigue during
comfortable for taller players and give a little extrathe game. If you are moving from a wooden stick to a
reach which can help you get to the ball first. If youcomposite one you may find a heavier stick easier to
have already played with a few sticks from your clubuse.
you can probably decide which one feels best. There 
is no hard and fast rule for what size stick you needTip three, picking the right head shape for your game.
its really down to personal preference. As a guideThis basically boils down to maxi head sticks and hook
though a stick placed against the outside of your legheads. The hook tend to be better for dribbling and
that reaches your hip bone will normally be around theflicking while the maxi style have a bigger sweet spot
right size.to enable powerful hitting and the ability to trap and
 drag more easily. The maxi tends to be more popular
Our second tip concerns the weight of the stick youamongst defenders who like to be able to hit the ball
use. This has become less important as most stickshard while hook style sticks are often favoured by
are now made from composites rather than wood.attacking players.
With wooden sticks the heavier the stick the more 
power a player could get in the shot. HoweverHopefully these tips will help you find your perfect stick
composite sticks get their power from the stiffnessand in turn help you play your best hockey. You can
and make up of the composite. As a general rule thecheck out our huge range of hockey sticks here.