Hockey Sticks

Hockey sticks are the basic instruments used in playing hockey. There is no actual inventor of the hockey stick in hockey stick history as there have been many modifications made to the hockey stick by different people to create the present hockey stick we have.

Field hockey sticks come in various weights ranging from light to medium to heavy. Players usually prefer to use the medium range feild hockey stick when playing hockey. However the forwards in hockey prefer using a lighter stick as this permits faster maneuvering when in the circle. On the contrary, the defenders tend to choose a heavier stick so that they can make powerful clearing hits with which it is possible to prevent attackers from pushing their hockey sticks aside.

The length of the field hockey stick is usually 26 to 28 inches; but the taller and more experienced players use hockey sticks that are 38 inches long. The length of the hockey stick is usually determined by the height of the player but there are players who prefer selecting the longest stick which they can use comfortably.

There are also ice hockey sticks that are used in ice hockey to hit the pluck. These hockey sticks are 150 – 200 cm long and are made of a long and slender shaft with a flat extension called the blade. Mini hockey sticks are hockey sticks used to play mini hockey. A form of mini hockey is ‘knee hockey’ which is played on a carpet in the basement. Mini hockey sticks are used in a miniature field to create small scale hockey.

When you first opt to buy a hockey stick, you could consider buying discount hockey sticks as they are equally as good as other hockey sticks. There are many brands of hockey sticks for you to choose from like Warrior hockey sticks, Vapor V hockey sticks, and Reebok hockey sticks. The Warrior hockey stick is special in that it is made from a single piece while the Vapor V jr hockey sticks are one of the lightest one piece composite hockey sticks found in the market.

It was in the mid 1990s that composite hockey sticks were considered to be part of hockey equipment. They are lighter in weight and more flexible than the wooden hockey stick. These hockey sticks are made from various synthetic materials and are very popular.

Whichever hockey stick that you buy, it is better to buy a hockey stick acrylic holder along with it for the right storage of the hockey stick. This holder can be mounted to the wall so that you can store the hockey stick horizontally, vertically or diagonally.