How to choose the right hockey stick? Read this one and you'll be fine.

How to choose the right hockey stick? Read this one and you'll be fine.

(1) The hardness of the hockey stick

The hardness of the hockey stick is reflected in the softness or hardness of the stick. The lower the hardness, the softer the stick. So how to choose the appropriate hardness of the hockey stick? Generally, it is based on the player's weight. The player's weight in pounds divided by 2 is the best hardness number. The hardness on the hockey stick is marked with FLEX. One thing to note is that when the hockey stick is shortened, the hardness will increase and become harder.

(2) The length of the hockey stick

The length of the hockey stick is generally related to the hardness of the stick. The lengths of different hardness sticks are different.

How to choose the appropriate length of the hockey stick?

The length of the hockey stick is decided by the individual. Some players prefer a shorter and lighter shaft, so that they can shoot faster in a narrow area. Defense players usually prefer a longer and heavier shaft to stop the opponent from a longer distance. Of course, the skating posture and skating style of the player will also affect the player's choice. If you skate with a hunched back, then a shorter hockey stick might be more suitable for you, while upright skaters might do better with a longer hockey stick.

Is there a simple judgment criterion? Yes, when wearing skates, the length of the hockey stick to the chin is a relatively good length. If it is below the chin, it is too short; if it reaches the eyes, it is too long. So generally, when a new hockey stick arrives, it needs to be shortened according to the height, and a common household saw can handle it.

(3) The head curvature of the hockey stick

The commonly used head curvatures of the hockey stick are 92 and P28. The advantage of P92 is good control of the ball and shooting control; the advantage of P28 is easy to kick off and convenient for cross shots.

My suggestion is that if you are a beginner and want to master the basics, then I suggest players choose the P92 curvature; if you have been practicing for a while and your kicking and cross shots are not good enough, replace with the P28 curvature, and you might be surprised.