The length of your field hockey stick is very important. We have listed a few methods for choosing a hockey stick length below.

• Junior Hockey Sticks are available in sizes 24” up to full size 36.5”. Junior sticks are available in wood or fibre Glass. 

• To measure a child (5 Ft 2” or under) hold the hockey stick at their side and it should be just under their hip or belly button.

• If you cannot decide between two lengths, you should consider your child’s position. On defence, a longer stick is useful to provide a longer reach and to allow the player to drive the ball further. On the other hand, a shorter stick improves a player’s stick handling skills on offense.

• Once a young person reaches the age of approximately 13 they will be in a full size stick ie 36.5”(5 f 3”), so you do not need to measure the stick to your hip or belly button once you reach this height.

• Senior Sticks are available in wood, Glass Fibre and a combination of Fibre Glass, Kevlar and Carbon. When Senior Players are choosing a hockey stick they will choose a stick based on what feels comfortable for them and their style, so it is more of a personal choice.

• The majority of hockey players use a 36.5” stick. The best way to choose a hockey stick is try out a few sticks and choose the one that feels the best for you.

• There are no left handed hockey sticks, all field hockey sticks are made to be played right handed.