Buying Guides

Choosing a hockey stick

Choosing a hockey stick is a very personal thing. What is suitable for you depends on your playing style, experience and physiology. We always recommend coming into store where you can work with one of our experts to find the best option fo you, but below are some things to consider prior to visting.

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Stick Length

Stick Length

Considerations for choosing the right length of stick, including playing style and physiology.

Stick Length

Considerations for choosing the right length of stick, including playing style and physiology.

Carbon Content

Carbon Content

What is carbon content and how does it make a difference to a stick?

Carbon Content

What is carbon content and how does it make a difference to a stick?

Bow Type

Bow Type

What are the different types of bow, and how do I choose the right type for me?

Bow Type

What are the different types of bow, and how do I choose the right type for me?

Budget

Budget

How much should I expect to spend on a stick?

Budget

How much should I expect to spend on a stick?

Stick Head

Stick Head

How stick head thickness can affect a players ability to handle, control and hit a ball.

Stick Head

How stick head thickness can affect a players ability to handle, control and hit a ball.

Wood vs Composite

Wood vs Composite

The pros and cons of wooden vs composite sticks, particularly for junior or indoor players.

Wood vs Composite

The pros and cons of wooden vs composite sticks, particularly for junior or indoor players.

Finding the perfect hockey shoes

Hockey shoes make a huge difference to performance and comfort when you're working hard on the field. Choose the wrong shoes, especially when you're still growing, and you could end up with pain or poor performance.

Come into store and we'll help you find a shoe that provides the right support, while still comfortable.

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Adult vs Junior Shoes

Adult vs Junior Shoes

Considerations for choosing between adult and junior shoes if you have smaller feet.

Adult vs Junior Shoes

Considerations for choosing between adult and junior shoes if you have smaller feet.

Choosing Shoes

Choosing Shoes

Things to consider when choosing the right shoes / trainers / astros for indoor or outdoor hockey.

Choosing Shoes

Things to consider when choosing the right shoes / trainers / astros for indoor or outdoor hockey.

What protection do I need?

Hockey players may love to talk about their injuries - we're tough right?! But we all need to stay safe and maintain our beauty/attractiveness.

Take a look at some recommendations for protection that will give you confidence to 'get stuck in' and stay safe while you're in there!

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Mouthguard

Mouthguard

Reasons why you should wear a mouthguard / gumshield to play hockey.

Mouthguard

Reasons why you should wear a mouthguard / gumshield to play hockey.

Which Shinpads?

Which Shinpads?

Considerations when chosing shinpads and shin liners

Which Shinpads?

Considerations when chosing shinpads and shin liners

Gloves

Gloves

Warmth, grip, open play protection, short corner defence. There are lots of options when it comes to chosing a glove(s) to fit the job for you.

Gloves

Warmth, grip, open play protection, short corner defence. There are lots of options when it comes to chosing a glove(s) to fit the job for you.

Short Corner Defence

Short Corner Defence

Wearing the right protection to stay safe on a short corner for the defensive team is key to allowing players to keep the ball out of the net.

Short Corner Defence

Wearing the right protection to stay safe on a short corner for the defensive team is key to allowing players to keep the ball out of the net.