| Warrior sticks are one of the most popular among | | | | stands straight and holds the stick at his/her side with |
| hockey players of all ages. Players who purchased | | | | the blade out in front. Typical lies are 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8. |
| one warrior stick usually become addicted to the light | | | | The lower number having a more severe angle (toe |
| weight, smoking hard shot, and durability. But it is | | | | points up less). |
| important to choose the correct length, lie, and curve | | | | A quick check of your blade can tell you if you need a |
| for your body and playing style. | | | | different lie. If you have more wear on the blade toe a |
| These sticks have multi-bias composite layers provide | | | | higher lie is needed. A worn heel indicates a lower lie is |
| a more stable web of fibers throughout the shaft. The | | | | required. |
| double D has a two-foam core in the blade. The super | | | | Warrior sticks come with many different options for |
| light weight fiber and optimum resin ratio reduces | | | | shaft stiffness, which is indicated as flex. The number |
| weight. The tapered tip results in less weight and | | | | indicates how many pounds of pressure is required to |
| better feel. | | | | bend the shaft one inch. Smaller players use lower |
| Blades are described according to their curve (heel | | | | flexs, such as 50 - 80, and large players use 85 - 110. |
| open, small/ mid round, small/ mid round, big/ mid round, | | | | One consideration is the feel of the puck and receiving |
| open/ heel open, big | | | | passes. The lower the flex the more feel and the |
| Another consideration prior to purchasing a Warrior | | | | higher the flex the more the stick feels like |
| hockey stick is the lie. This term indicates the angle of | | | | stickhandling with a concrete stick. Of course, a harder |
| the blade in relation to the ice. The proper lie will allow | | | | shot is possible as the flex increases. |
| the blade to rest parallel to the ice when the player | | | | |