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Hockey Equipment: Skates, Sticks & Protective Gear

Hockey Sticks For Youth

January 12 2013 , Written by Mike Beech Published on #hockey, #youth hockey, #sticks, #hockey sticks, #equipment, #youth

If you've ever played ice hockey, either recreationally or on a team, you understand that the hockey stick and puck are probably the most significant items of gear. Even though other gear is also important and required, the game of hockey (whether or not it is ice hockey or inline hockey) wouldn't occur minus the puck and the stick. So although many different pads, head gear, and a mouth guard are typically put on by all types of competitive hockey players, all that is basically needed for a fast pick up game is a puck, stick and a make-shift goal. For youth ice hockey players, selecting the correct stick for their style of play is going to make their stick the most valuable piece of equipment they'll have. You'll find a couple of things to think about whenever buying your youth hockey stick, like length, flex, curve, and feel.

The length of a youth's hockey stick should reach the chin of the player while they're up on their toes or in skates. Defensive player's sticks are generally 2 to 3 inches lengthier than a forward's stick. The lengthier hockey sticks are far better for poke-checking whilst the shorter sticks can have better handling. The flex of the stick really should be lower the younger your player is and should get higher as they mature. Also, the curvature of the stick helps the players with their shot precision and forwards usually choose sticks with a better curve than a defensive player's. Getting the right feel means choosing a stick that has the proper balance and weight for your specific player's comfort.

Want more data about Youth hockey sticks? We have a large selection of Hockey sticks and other hockey gear by Warrior, Easton, Reebok and more. Check out Players Bench.com for more information.

The Bauer TotalOne LE Composite Youth Stick costs about $60 and is made for power players. This stick was meant to enhance the player's shooting overall performance with nominal energy exertion. This stick offers an amplified mid-kick profile which makes it possible for quick loading for ultra powerful slap shots and flowing snap and wrist shots. The blade and shaft are both produced from ultra light composite components that help give this stick an even greater overall balance. The Reebok 9K SickKick III GR Youth Stick offers quality, performance, power and affordability. This stick is priced at approximately $50 and features Reebok's dual matrix technology, optibalance, and guided blade technology. Every single stick that is produced by Reebok is tested for balance. The Bauer Prodigy Goalie Youth Stick was designed especially for youth players. It includes a double concave and flat front that creates a better feel, enhanced control and excellent balance all while maintaining an unbelievably light weight. This stick costs around $90.

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