Collection: Hockey Sticks

HOCKEY STICK LENGTH GUIDE

The length of your field hockey stick is very important. The staff at Sportology with a little experience and know how have listed a few methods for choosing a hockey stick length below.

• Junior Hockey Sticks are available in sizes 24” up to full size 36.5”. Junior sticks are available in wood or fibre Glass. Prices start at approx £15
• To measure a child (5 Ft 2” or under) hold the hockey stick at their side and it should be just under their hip or belly button.
• If you cannot decide between two lengths, you should consider your child’s position. On defence, a longer stick is useful to provide a longer reach and to allow the player to drive the ball further. On the other hand, a shorter stick improves a player’s stick handling skills when dribbling
• Once a young person reaches around 5 ft 3”), they should be full size which is called a 36.5 inches, so you do not need to measure the stick to your hip or belly button once you reach this height.
• Senior Sticks are available in wood, Glass Fibre and a combination of Fibre Glass, Kevlar and Carbon. When Senior Players are choosing a hockey stick they will choose a stick based on what feels comfortable for them and their style, so it is more of a personal choice.
• The majority of hockey players use a 36.5” stick. The best way to choose a hockey stick is to come into the shop and speak to our expert staff, try out a few sticks and choose the one that feels the best for you.
• There are no left handed hockey sticks, all field hockey sticks are made to be played right handed.