Your hockey stick becomes an extension of your body when out on the ice, so it's important to choose a hockey stick that you're comfortable with and can play well with. Different hockey sticks exist for the different level of the sport, and when...
Being able to customize a hockey stick is valued by many players. There is never a perfect stick to buy, so some players want to be able to cut their stick to their liking, making it the correct length. By cutting a stick, a player can ensure the...
Selecting a hockey stick is a personal choice to a hockey player. You may spend an hour or more in the store trying to find a stick that feels comfortable. Knowing the flex of the stick, its length, the material it is made from and the way it is...
Wrapping a hockey stick allows athletes to achieve easier puck handling, and can also be a defensive tool to confuse goalies when shooting a puck. Choose a high quality hockey tape and wrap around the blade of the stick. Finish with a thin coat...
The blade curve of a hockey stick will need to be customized if a player wants a flatter curve to provide greater power for slap shots, or a greater curve for increased accuracy and puck-handling ability. Whether wood, plastic or composite, hockey...
Wrapping or taping a hockey stick can improve your grip and give you more control when shooting or passing the puck. It will also protect your stick and prolong its life. There is no rule that says you must tape your stick, but it is a tradition...
Hockey players wrap their sticks for two reasons. The first is that they are using a wood stick, and after taping the stick, wax can improve the life of the hockey stick, making it impervious to damage from water and snow. The second reason is for...
Taping the grip of your hockey stick with cloth hockey tape or friction tape helps you maintain a good grip on the stick throughout play. It's also of particular use when shooting, passing, stick handling, stick checking or trying to pick up a...
Taping the blade of your hockey stick blade helps cushion the blade, making it easier to gain and keep control of the puck. Taping your stick's blade may also help you when passing, shooting and stick-handling because of the increased...
The flex of a hockey stick is a measure of the stiffness of the stick's shaft. The shaft is the straight part of the stick that stretches to the blade. When a hockey player shoots the puck, his stick hits the ice about six inches before making...
You can divide a hockey stick into four parts that include the shaft, heel, toe and blade. The hockey stick shaft, or part of the stick you hold, is usually made of a composite fiber in varying degrees of stiffness. As J.C. Dodson, vice president...
When purchasing a hockey stick, choose a high-quality product made from aluminum, carbon fiber, wood or Kevlar. Aluminum sticks are good for beginning hockey players as they are relatively inexpensive. Carbon fiber hockey sticks are more...
Field hockey is a sport in which players use a curved hockey stick to propel a hard, baseball-sized ball down the field and into a goal. Field hockey sticks components include the shaft, the stick that is held with both hands across the body and...
The style of wrapping your hockey stick with tape is mostly personal preference, but the method is basically the same, no matter how you prefer your tape. Tape is wound around the top of the stick to give you superior grip when handling the stick...
The modern ice hockey stick comes in a variety of flexibility levels, shaft lengths, blade shapes and curves to accommodate the needs of each hockey player.
A hockey stick is frequently customized to meet the specific needs of each player. Blade curve and size, manufacturing materials, stick flex and taping methods will all vary from player to player. Stick length varies too, and sticks are often cut...
A hockey stick is one of the most important pieces of equipment a player will purchase. Hockey sticks come in a variety of makes and styles. A hockey stick is used to maneuver the puck around the ice as well as to shoot the puck and poke it away...
The right stick can make a big difference to your hockey game. If the stick is too short then you will have to bend too far to hit the ball. Choose an over-long stick, and dribbling and accurate shooting becomes more difficult. Hockey sticks also...
Hockey sticks are made from a variety of materials including aluminum, carbon fiber, wood or Kevlar. Aluminum sticks are good for beginning hockey players as they are relatively inexpensive. Carbon fiber hockey sticks are more expensive and are...
Hockey sticks have undergone some dramatic changes from the original one-piece wooden sticks that were used throughout the 1970s. Since that time, hockey sticks have been made out of wood and other materials including aluminum and composites. They...
Hockey blades occasionally need to be replaced and players change in their ability leve, or as the blade wears out. Aluminum or allow hockey stick handles can be removed from the blades and new blades can be added in their place.
Wielded by players to control and shoot the puck, the hockey stick is an essential part of the game of hockey. From its inception, the hockey stick has been a highly personalized piece of sports equipment. Each hockey player selects and modifies...
Many players find that taping their stick is very beneficial to their performance on the ice. This tape is usually applied to the handle of the stick and the hockey stick blade. Taping the blade helps keep condensation away from the puck and...
Hockey is a fast-paced sport that requires a lot of coordination on the part of the players. Players must be able to skate and control the puck all at the same time. The curve of a player's hockey stick often helps a player to better control the...
A hockey stick is one of the necessary pieces of equipment for a player. The National Hockey League considers a player's stick an extension of his arm. A hockey stick must be a proper fit. The length of a hockey stick needs to be proportionate to...
Properly taping a hockey stick can be somewhat of an art form. Different players choose different color tapes, creating a look on their stick that is uniquely their own. Taping the hockey stick protects it from damage, keeps the end of the stick...
Hockey players can choose a hockey stick made from aluminum, carbon fiber, wood or Kevlar. Aluminum sticks are good for beginning hockey players as they are relatively inexpensive. However, it is important to find a high-quality stick regardless...
Getting ready to play ice hockey is a fairly involved experience. The game requires significant protective equipment because it is played at high speeds, involves significant physical contact and players shoot a hard puck made out of vulcanized...
Hockey sticks are expensive pieces of equipment, so it is no surprise when they occasionally get handed from athlete to athlete. In these cases, stick length may need to be altered to meet the height of the new player. By keeping some steps in...
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