Classification of hockey sticks' materials

Classification of hockey sticks' materials

Carbon fiber stick: The mainstream choice in modern times, featuring high elastic modulus and lightweight characteristics, which can significantly enhance swing speed and hitting power, with good shock absorption effect. However, it has a high price and is prone to severe impacts from hard objects.

Glass fiber stick: The first choice for beginners, offering good value for money, moderate weight and decent elasticity. It is resistant to bumps and suitable for beginners and teenagers for daily training. The budget is usually around several hundred yuan.

Wooden stick: A traditional material, with natural shock absorption properties, providing a solid feel. However, it is heavy and prone to cracking. Currently, it is mostly used for basic training for teenagers or for retro collection, and has largely been eliminated in professional competitions.

4 key elements for choosing a hockey stick

Length: Stand in ice skates, place the stick tail on the ground, with the blade facing forward, and the top of the handle reaching the chin or lips position is optimal. For those who prefer flexible ball control, it can be slightly shorter by 1-2 cm. For those who pursue long-range shooting power, it can be slightly longer, but beginners are not recommended to adjust easily.

Hardness (Flex): Common values range from 65 to 100. The higher the number, the harder. For girls, teenagers or those with weak strength, choose 65-75; for adult men or power players, choose 80-95. Beginners must avoid blindly pursuing high hardness, as it can lead to movement deformation.

Blade curvature (Lie): The value ranges from 5 to 7.5. The lower the value, the flatter the blade, suitable for controlling the ball on the ground; the higher the value, the more arched. Beginners are recommended to choose 6-6.5, which is suitable for most ice surface scenarios.

Blade curvature (Curve): For forwards, they often choose medium curvature (such as P92/P29), which is convenient for shooting and ball control; for defenders, they choose small curvature (such as P88), which provides more stable passing and solid defense. 100. The higher the number, the harder. For girls, teenagers or those with weak strength, choose 65-75; for adult men or power players, choose 80-95. Beginners must avoid blindly pursuing high hardness, as it can lead to movement deformation.

Blade curvature (Lie): The value ranges from 5 to 7.5. The lower the value, the flatter the blade, suitable for controlling the ball on the ground; the higher the value, the more arched. Beginners are recommended to choose 6-6.5, which is suitable for most ice surface scenarios.

Blade curvature (Curve): For forwards, they often choose medium curvature (such as P92/P29), which is convenient for shooting and ball control; for defenders, they choose small curvature (such as P88), which provides more stable passing and more solid defense.