If you want to play Hockey it is essential to have the right hockey skates for maneuverability on the ice but remember that hockey is a game where you hit a puck with the hockey stick, so pay attention to which hockey stick you choose, Twenty or thirty years ago all hockey sticks were made of wood and as a consequence, there wasn't much difference between one hockey stick and the next. Now that most hockey sticks are made out of composites, there is a wide difference between hockey sticks, and as a result, modern hock sticks for both beginners and pros require quite a lot of careful thought.
Top Rated Ice Hockey Sticks
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Rating is 5 out of 5
Arsenal Covet Performance Carbon Fiber Ice Hockey Stick | Left, A92, Senior/Adult, 85 Flex, Grip
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A92 curve and 85 flex - The Covet blade is made with woven carbon fiber that increases the blade's stiffness making it more responsive. The pattern matches today's most common curve pattern and the senior 85 flex 60" shaft (top to heel; 66" top to toe) has an optimized kick point for a fast puck release
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Made for the Playmaker - Designed for the experienced hockey player that demands performance, light weight, and durability from a stick. The Covet delivers that perfect balance between performance, weight, and durability using a blend of composite uni-directional (UD) and woven fibers.
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Any Ice, Any Rink - Arsenal Covet sticks are perfect for pick-up hockey games in the neighborhood, competitive adult leagues, beer league hockey, intramural squads, and, of course, are right at home for any frozen pond hockey game
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Quality - Built using high performance carbon fiber composite manufacturing methods and quality testing -- and we guarantee our quality with a 45 day warranty
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Stick Handling & Shooting - Feels great in the hands, with the right weight-balanced blade-to-shaft ratio, making our Covet stick ideal for forward or defensive hockey players
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Rating is 4.9 out of 5
STX Stallion HPR2.1 Ice Hockey Stick SX X85 L X284 BS
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Ultra-High Balance Point: The best-in-class weight distribution amplifies the feel and playability of the stick.
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Pureblade Power: High performance carbon fibers seamlessly woven together for advanced performance. 3k, on the front, for a more explosive shot and 18k, on the back, for weight reduction.
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Power Flex: A constant flex profile transfers maximum energy generating more power behind every shot.
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Silver Streak: A proprietary resin injected along the full length of the blade increases durability and protects against premature wear & breakage.
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Nano Enhanced Resin: Nano Technology injected into the resin provides durability against impact micro fractures which lead to premature breakage.
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Rating is 4.8 out of 5
STX Ice Hockey Surgeon RX3.2 Hockey Stick, Intermediate, Right, 60, X88
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Peregrine - a patented ergonomic design on the underside of the shaft maximizes contact between your hands and stick providing increased control of the puck.
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Precision flex II - the most versatile dual-kick point on the market. The lower hostel has been optimized to release faster. While the upper portion of the shaft maximizes load capacity for hard & FAST shots.
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Silver Streak - a proprietary Resin injected along the entire base of the blade increases durability and protects against premature wear & breakage.
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Spear construction - Advanced one piece construction reduces the amount of material where the blade meets the shaft providing the player more feel throughout the stick.
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Rating is 4.7 out of 5
CCM 2020 Mini Composite Hockey Stick (Right)
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27" Mini Composite Hockey Stick
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Ribcor Graphics
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Crosby Curve
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Rating is 4.6 out of 5
STX Ice Hockey Surgeon RX3 Hockey Stick, Youth, Left, 40, X92
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Peregrine: an innovative, ergonomic shape on the underside of the shaft provides increased surface area, maximizing hand contact points and increasing control over the stick
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Precision flex II: the lower section of the stick has a re-engineered flex peak to enhace quick, responsive play. The stiffness in the upper portion of the shaft maximizes load capacity when needed
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Silver Streak: an innovative, new material injected into the base of the blade providing a more stable and durable Structure
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Ultra high balance point: amplifies the feel and playability of the stick
Here are a few things to consider:
Type of hockey sticks
Hockey sticks are hockey skates, pure and simple is the viewpoint of many beginning players, as well as a few, die-hard pros who choose to use wooden hockey sticks. In general wooden hockey sticks are heavier but cheaper. The next type of hockey stick is a composite hockey stick, made typically of woven fiber and fiberglass blends.
There is also a third type of hockey stick made of two parts, a blade, and a shaft. Generally, the cheap junior style ice hockey sticks are made of either wood or a cheap composite. Most parents pay around $30 for a pair of junior ice skates, and that makes perfect sense. After all, they don't know for sure it's a hobby their kids will continue with.
When a child is absolutely hooked on ice hockey, the price of an intermediate hockey stick will typically be around $80. However, most parents don't wish to spend too much on intermediate hockey sticks for the reason that their children are undergoing growth spurts. Junior hockey sticks are designed typically for those of a height of 4 foot 4 to 5 foot 1 inch. By the time their student reaches a height of 5 feet or more, the chances are you'll need to purchase an intermediate-level hockey stick.
As hockey players get older and play either in the NHL or simply in an amateur adult ice hockey league, it also depends on the ice hockey roles. Defensemen often prefer longer and heavier sticks. This allows defensemen to poke and check their opponents and intercept and clear the puck out easier.
Nondefensive players usually prefer a faster, shorter stick with flex. For these players, one of the most important features are the kick points. A low kick flex point is often preferred by aggressive, forward players, as a low kick point allows players to obtain a quicker release on their shots.
How to choose the right hockey stick
Hockey sticks depend on the flexibility, the height and weight of the player, their position, whether they are left-handed or right-handed, how long they expect the hockey stick to last, and the price. With so many factors, it's better to refer to a buying guide than to try to explain how to choose the right hockey stick for you. This guide goes into depth about how to choose the right hockey stick without pushing any particular brand or stick.
