Field hockey sticks.?

Question

Would the stick be better if there was more fiberglass or carbon in it?

So far I'm looking at these sticks:

1.)http://www.anacondasports.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10201&categoryId=169263&langId=-1&sportId=49311&productId=109671

2.)https://www.longstreth.com/prodinfo.asp?number=ATK408

the first green one & the second blue one on this site:

3.)http://fieldhockeystick.com/

and maybe this one:

4.)http://www.anacondasports.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10201&categoryId=169269&langId=-1&sportId=49311&productId=126381

I play forward too, if that helps. Any sticks that you recomend?

Answer 1

The second one! TKs for life!

in all honesty i think my opinion may be a tad bias. I own a TK and I love their concave hooks, even though that TK doesn't have one.... : (

I've never heard of the other brands, but then I play hockey in NZ and i guess your in a different country

Its always an option to look on a website like trademe or ebay and get a second hand one thats barely been used, you can get some good deals and get a better stick for your money..... also you could try going to a hockey store and trying the sticks out first, it may make your decision easier.

i guess i haven't really helped you with your question much... sorry about that

Answer 2

Well these day's their are hundreds of sticks on the market, i would suggest going for a more well known brand, as they are usually more reliable, i would say kookaburra, Gryphon ,Gray , etc. now as you play forward, you are going to want more control then power so I'd say you'd be probably want a Midi bow, ( you want a fairly large bow which is were the stick curves), I STRONGLY suggest that you do try a stick before buying, as people feel comfortable with different height sticks, and to just have a quick test, i play with a 37.5 kookaburra icon, which is a very good all round stick.

Oh and that guy above me, why bother answering if you have no idea what you are talking about, the flex mean's slightly less vibration, but a good grip would stop that to, please refrain from answering if you don't know the answer

and I'd suggest as well get a composite stick or carbon, if you want a cheap stick that has lots of vibrations and is fairly "bad" then get a wood stick.

Answer 3

i would go for the 2nd one just because the other two seem like they are more for defense .. also the other two are more for driving which you shouldnt do a lot because you are a foward. also the 2nd one is flexible which will help you out