Field Hockey Equipment

If you would like to purchase your own field hockey stick, practice balls or need shin guards and/or a mouth guard, we are happy to provide recommendations below. 

How to Choose the Right Field Hockey Stick

Pick a stick that best matches your playing style and skill level, not your position. It is about finding a good balance between hitting power and ball control or touch for your game. There are several things to consider when purchasing a stick: composition, bow, weight, length, toe shape and skill level.

Stick Composition - Most sticks are made with carbon, fiberglass or wood, or are a composite of carbon, fiberglass and other materials. 

Carbon content adds stiffness to a stick, meaning a higher carbon percentage allows for more powerful hits, but it makes receiving the ball more challenging. A higher carbon content can slightly increase vibration or sting in the handle when hitting the ball.

Fiberglass is generally used as a reinforcing material to add durability and strength to carbon sticks. 

Wood is the least stiff of all the materials and adds flexibility and forgiveness in the stick, allowing for clean receptions without needing as much technical skill. The typical suggestion is to start with lower levels of carbon and work up from there. 

A stick's bow is the bend from the handle to the toe. The more bend, the easier it will be to lift shots and perform aerials and drag flicks, yet having less bend will improve control and make you less likely to accidentally lift the ball. Most sticks have a regular bow around 20-22mm, which is ideal for every aspect of the game from ball control to skillful maneuvers. Elite sticks typically have a low or late bow around 24-25mm offering the most help for controlling, lifting, drag flicking and performing aerials.

Field Hockey sticks generally range in weight from 510 grams to 560 grams, and the appropriate weight usually depends on personal preference. Light weight sticks (510g-545g) allows for quick wrist movement, making reception easier and a quick backswing and stick skills easier to execute. Heavy weight sticks (550g-560g) add more power to your hits and durability.

The length of your stick can be a personal preference depending on your playing style. A slightly longer stick will improve your reach while a shorter stick will improve stick handling skills. Typically, the stick should come up to the top of your hip bone, but this height chart is a good starting point.

HEIGHT	STICK LENGTH
4' - 4'3	30"
4'4" - 4'6"	32"
4'7" - 5'0"	34"
5'1" - 5'3"	35" - 35.5"
5'4" - 5'9"	36" - 36.5"
5'10" & over	37" - 37.5"

 

Player Skill Level

Beginner sticks have more fiberglass or are made of wood and have a low power level in order to help build ball control and fundamental skills. Beginner sticks are recommended for players 10 years old or younger and no playing experience.

Intermediate sticks typically contain less than 20% carbon, which means less vibration when hitting compared to higher carbon sticks. This allows for good hitting power plus more flexibility for ball control development. Recommended for players 10-13 years old with 1-2 years of playing experience.

Advanced sticks are for strong players looking to hone their skills and typically contain less than 70% carbon. They contain less carbon than elite sticks, so they are powerful but more flexible and allow for a softer touch and increased ball control. Recommended for players 13+ years old with 2+ years of experience.

Elite sticks are made with 100% to 70% carbon, which is designed to maximize power and touch for very skillful players. Recommended for players 15+ years old with 3+ years of experience.

 

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Beginner to Intermediate Field Hockey Sticks

These sticks are great for beginning middle school athletes.

TK 3.6 Control Bow - 95% fiberglass, 5% kevlar; low bow 25mm; light weight 550g	TK 3.5 Control Bow - 10% carbon,10% aramid, 80% fiberglass; low bow 25mm; light weight 530g	Gryphon GXXII Jaguar Pro-21 - 10% carbon quotient, moderate low bow 21mm; light weight 530g	Osaka Vision 10 (size 35" stick) - 10% carbon, 95% fiberglass, 3% kevlar, 2% aramid; regular bow 17mm
Grays GX750 (size 35" stick) - 15% carbon	Grays GX1000 (size 35" stick) - 17% carbon, 66% fiberglass, 17% aramid	Grays GX1000 (size 36" stick) - 17% carbon, 66% fiberglass, 17% aramid	TK 2.4 Late Bow - 30% carbon 10% kevlar, 60% fiberglass; low bow 25mm; light weight 530g

 

Advanced to Elite Field Hockey Sticks

These sticks are great for high school athletes.

STX HPR 401 - 40% carbon; balanced bow	Grays GX2000 Superlight - carbon, aramid, fiberglass matrix; thinner handle	Osaka Pro Tour 40 (size 36.5" stick) - 40% carbon, 55% fiberglass, 3% kevlar, 2% Aramid; low bow 24mm	Gryphon GXXII Chrome Cobra Pro-25 - 40% carbon quotient; low bow 25mm; light weight 535g
Grays GX2500 (size 36") - carbon, aramid, fiberglass matrix	TK 2.3 Control Bow - 50% carbon, 10% kevlar, 40% fiberglass; low bow 25mm; light weight 530g	Osaka Vision 55 Show Bow (size 36.5" stick) - 55% carbon, 40% fiberglass, 3% kevlar, 2% aramid; low bow 24mm
TK 2.2 Late Bow Plus - 70% carbon, 10% kevlar, 20% fiberglass; low bow 25mm with groove; ultra light weight 510g	STX RX 701 - 70% carbon; low bow	Gryphon GXXII Chrome Elan Pro-25 - 70% carbon quotient; 25mm low bow 25mm; 535g light weight	Gryphon GXXII Chrome Diablo Pro-25 - 75% carbon quotient; low bow 25mm; 535g light weight
Osaka Vision 85 Pro Bow - 85% carbon, 10% fiberglass, 3% kevlar, 2% aramid; low bow 24mm	TK 2.1 Control Bow - 90% carbon 10% kevlar; low bow 25mm; ultra light weight 510g	Ritual Velocity 1 - 95% carbon, 5% kevlar; low, late bow 24mm	Grays GR7000 - 95% carbon; ultrabow 22mm

 

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Other Field Hockey Equipment

Field Hockey Shin Guards

               

 

Field Hockey Shin Guard Sleeves / Liner Socks

               

 

Field Hockey Women's Turf Shoes

         

 

Field Hockey Balls - NFHS approved official game balls

 

Field Hockey Gloves (players typically only use a left handed glove for protection)

         

 

Field Hockey Stick Bags

      

 

Field Hockey Stick Grip Tape & Electric Tape for Athletic Equipment / Sticks

            

 

Mouth Guards