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Bows, bows and more bows! Where do you start with bows? Pro bows, mid bows, low bows, late bows, concave low bows, standard bows…. Did we miss any?! All joking aside the world of hockey bows is a bit of mine field. It can even boggle us and even the different brands can call their bows different names. Below we have listed the bows and given a little summary on each to help you decide which is the best hockey stick bow/bend for you.

I look back at my decision and I am so glad I stepped out of my comfort zone to continue my studies, even though those three years brought a rollercoaster of emotions.

Like any sporting goods it’s highly likely that they will develop dents, chips and scratches owing to the nature of the game (especially if you’re the skilful player who gets stick tackled a lot, or a bit of a chopper yourself in the tackle).

One of the biggest questions we get asked in-store, online via our live chat and over the phone is…. “what size hockey stick do I need?” or “where should a hockey stick come up to?”. We answer these as simply as we can below.

Did you know only 10% (according to Google) of the world is left handed? But does the hand that you hold a pen in, or the way you line up as a cricketer have any affect on the way you should buy a hockey stick?

In short, no: everyone has to use a stick that faces the same way. All hockey sticks are the same for left-handed and right-handed players. 

Choosing your first field hockey stick can sometimes be a bit daunting. Perhaps you’ve never played before, or it’s your child’s first go at a club. We hope the below guide and advice will help you pick your perfect stick.

Becoming a goalkeeper is one of the steepest learning curves in hockey. There are lots of pitfalls which can take years to uncover but with these top tips we can help you get there more quickly!