Hi all,
Hope you’re all keeping safe and well.
Well we’ve got some good news for a change as for anyone who may be on the lookout for a new stick for Christmas for themselves or a loved one then read on.
Our friends at ROOS Hockey are offering some great sticks at really good prices with the added bonus of a further 50% OFF CODE off at the checkout. Please message webmaster@upminsterhc.co.uk for the code.
There are a full range of sticks to choose from for all age groups and abilities. Please see the descriptions via https://rooshockey.com but here’s a quick guide to what some of the terminologies mean.
Hockey Stick Lengths
Below 4 ft – 30 inch
4ft – 4ft 7in – 32 inch
4ft ‘7in – 5ft – 34 inch
5ft – 5ft 4in – 36 inch
5ft 4in – 6ft 2in – 36.5 inch
6ft 2in – 6ft 5in – 37.5 inch
Above 6ft 5in – 38 inch
What type of sticks
Wood – perfect for starting off hockey and young players Under 10s
Fiberglass – man made product which is the basis of most “Composite” sticks for Under 14s
Carbon – This material gives the stick its power, making the stick stiffer the more there is in the stick for the Senior Players
Bows/Bends
The Bow of the stick (the stick bend from the handle to the toe) benefits every area of the game equally, while a more dramatic bow (Low and Extreme Low) creates a more dramatic head angle, to assist controlling the ball, lifting the ball, performing aerials, and drag flicking.
Mid Bow – Beginner players
Low Bow – Mid-High-level players
Extreme Bow – Advanced players
Stick Weight
This is personal preference and attacking players tend to go for Lighter sticks whilst defending players tend to go for medium.
