Grays Junior Hockey Stick Guide
Choosing the right Grays junior hockey stick is important for helping young players develop confidence, control and good technique. Junior sticks should feel comfortable to hold, easy to move and suitable for the player’s height, strength and experience level.
Which Grays junior hockey stick should I choose?
The best Grays junior hockey stick depends on the player’s age, height, strength and playing experience. Beginners usually benefit from a softer, more forgiving stick, while more confident juniors may prefer a higher-performance junior model that offers extra response, power or a more advanced bow shape.
For younger or newer players, ranges such as Grays Aura, Grays Impulse and Grays GT are strong places to start. More experienced junior players may want to compare junior models from the DB, JB+, PB+ or other performance-focused Grays ranges.
Are Grays junior hockey sticks good for beginners?
Yes, Grays junior hockey sticks are a strong choice for beginners because the range includes forgiving, easy-to-use sticks for school and club hockey. Newer players should usually prioritise control, comfort and confidence rather than choosing the stiffest or most powerful model.
A forgiving junior stick can make it easier to learn key skills such as trapping, passing, dribbling and shooting. This helps young players enjoy the game and build better technique before moving into a more advanced stick.
What size Grays junior hockey stick does my child need?
The right junior hockey stick size depends mainly on the player’s height. A junior stick should feel comfortable when standing naturally and should allow the player to pass, receive and dribble without feeling restricted, over-stretched or forced to bend too much.
If the stick is too long, close control can become harder and the player may struggle to move the stick quickly. If the stick is too short, they may lose reach and comfort. As a general rule, junior players should use a stick they can control well rather than moving into a longer stick too early.
What is the difference between Grays junior and senior hockey sticks?
The main difference between Grays junior hockey sticks and senior Grays sticks is size, stiffness, weight and playing level. Junior sticks are designed to be easier to control and more manageable for younger players, while senior sticks are usually longer, stiffer and more powerful.
Junior players should not move into a senior stick until they are tall enough, strong enough and technically confident enough to control it properly. A stick that is too stiff or too long can slow down skill development and make basic skills harder than they need to be.
When should a junior player move to a senior Grays hockey stick?
A junior player should move to a senior Grays stick when they are physically ready and can control a longer, stiffer stick without losing technique. This depends more on height, strength and confidence than age alone.
If a player is struggling to receive the ball cleanly, move the stick quickly or keep close control under pressure, they may be better staying with a junior stick for longer. Once they need more reach, power and stiffness, they can start comparing suitable senior Grays models.
Which Grays junior stick is best for school hockey?
For school hockey, the best Grays junior stick is usually one that feels comfortable, forgiving and easy to control. School players need a stick that helps them learn the basics without feeling too heavy or too specialist.
Grays Aura, Impulse and GT junior sticks are strong options for school and developing players. More confident junior players who train regularly or play club hockey may want to compare junior DB, JB+, PB+ or other higher-performance Grays models.
What is the difference between Aura, Impulse, GT, DB, JB+ and PB+ junior sticks?
The main difference between Grays junior stick ranges is the level of performance and the style of play they support.
- Aura: best for beginners, juniors and developing players who want accessible control and confidence.
- Impulse: best for school, club and developing players who want a simple, reliable Grays stick.
- GT: best for controlled all-round play and players moving from the older Ultrabow range.
- Dynabow / DB: best for balanced control, passing, receiving and all-round performance.
- Jumbow+ / JB+: best for juniors who want low-bow support for flicks, aerials and lifted skills.
- Probow+ / PB+: best for juniors who want low-bow skills, quick hands and attacking control.
Should junior players use low-bow Grays sticks?
Some confident junior players can use low-bow Grays sticks, but beginners usually find a more controlled, forgiving stick easier to learn with. Low-bow sticks such as JB+ and PB+ can help with lifts, flicks and 3D skills, but they may feel more specialist than a simple all-round junior stick.
If the player is still learning the basics, start with a forgiving junior stick. If they are more experienced and want to develop attacking skills, aerials or flicks, a junior low-bow Grays model may be a good next step.
Shop Grays junior hockey sticks at ONE Sports Warehouse
At ONE Sports Warehouse, we stock Grays junior hockey sticks for young players of different ages, heights and abilities. Browse this collection to compare junior Grays sticks by size, range, colour, price and playing level.
You can also browse our main Grays hockey sticks collection, compare all junior hockey sticks, view senior hockey sticks, or use our hockey stick buying guide for help choosing the right stick length and model.
