Composite Field Hockey Sticks
So you’ve just been selected to your local field hockey team and you now need to take the next step of purchasing all the necessary field hockey equipment. This could be an exciting and at the same time a daunting prospect. Buying a field hockey stick is not as easy as walking into a shop and simply picking something off a shelf. It requires careful thought and consideration as it is the field hockey stick that could essentially win or lose you your game. Moreover, if you are new to the sport and have had no previous experience, then this article is for you.
When buying a field hockey stick, there are quite a few things you would need to keep mind. While the brand of the field hockey stick may be a priority for some, others may be more concerned about the price of the field hockey stick. You will no doubt find a range of field hockey sticks in varying prices and by both popular companies and new-entrants. They key when it comes to sifting through these many brands is to know exactly what you want in your field hockey stick or what you field hockey team requires you to have ( some teams require the field hockey stick to meet a certain criteria. You would need to check with your coach/captain)
Understand what position you would be playing in the hockey team. Most of the factors you would need to consider regarding your field hockey stick would depend almost solely on your position; how often you would need to strike and maneuver and whether you are playing defense or offense. It is based on this that you would need to decide on the length, weight, shaft size, toe/head design and other features and specifics of the field hockey stick. Another vital feature would be the components used to manufacture the field hockey stick.
Components used to manufacture field hockey sticks vary greatly. From wood field hockey sticks, to fiberglass field hockey sticks, you would see quite a choice in the market. The most popular through the years has been the wood field hockey stick. In recent years however, it could be argued that composite field hockey sticks have also become relatively popular. The modern hockey player would prefer composite field hockey sticks to the more traditional ones made of wood because they are comparatively stronger. Composite field hockey sticks are made of a combination of different materials including carbon and fiberglass. Composite field hockey sticks are also much lighter than wood sticks.
It is important to keep in mind that composite field hockey sticks also have their disadvantages. They too will eventually wear away just like sticks made of wood. Moreover, in certain colder climates composite field hockey sticks may not be as effective on the field. At the end of the day, the choice as to whether to go for composite field hockey sticks is up to each individual hockey player.
