Used Hockey sticks are the equipment that is used to play three types of hockey – field hockey, ice hockey and roller hockey. This equipment is used to hit and move the ball or puck. Here we will discuss about the hockey sticks that are used in the ice hockey. There are different types and brands hockey sticks are available in the market.
It is up to you which one you will do for. If you don’t want to go for a new one, there are used hockey sticks also available in the market and that too in the cheaper price. The hockey sticks that are used in ice hockey are approximately 150-200 cm long with a long and slender shaft. At the end of the shaft there is flat extension which is called the blade, which is approximately 10-15 inches long. The angle of the blade depends upon the height of the hockey stick. Generally the blade is positioned at an angle of 45 degrees and generally is curved the direction of the skate’s forward movement.
This design facilitates the retaining and lifting of the puck from the game surface. This blade portion of the hockey stick is used for hitting and moving the puck during play. The dimension of the hockey sticks varies widely and is generally chosen according to the payer’s height. The taller players use longer sticks. Even the puck handling skills also determines the use of the stick. If a player has a good puck control and fast stick handling ability, they opt for shorter ones while the players with ability to take harder and faster shots use longer sticks. The shaft of the hockey stick is generally rigid, but sometimes it is made flexible for the benefit of the shots take. The shots in the hockey game are named as – wrist shot, snap shot, backhand and slap shot. Hockey sticks are generally made out of wood.
But in recent times saw the use of expensive materials like aluminum, aramid, fiber glass, carbon fiber and other composite materials for manufacturing hockey sticks. Using the composite materials for the hockey sticks give them more flexibility than their wooden counterpart. There are many hockey sticks that come with replaceable blade and some of them are fixed ones. If you are planning to buy a used hockey stick then it is better to check for the quality and consistency of the stick – in terms of material and performance.