Want to take your game to the next level, check out these great sticks that we recommend for Youth and Intermediate field hockey players.
1. Adidas LX24 Compo 5
This Field Hockey Stick is designed to give players greater ball control and allow them to improve their dribbling skills, making it perfect for intermediate players. The Adidas LX24 also has reinforced impact zones for hitting and trapping. As far as value for money goes with youth field hockey sticks this is one of the best.
Specifications:
- Bow type: Adibow
- Bow size: 24 mm
- Toe: J-Hook
- Weight: 553g
- Point of maximum bow: 250 mm
- Materials: Fiberglass 80% (adds ball speed and durability to stick), Carbon 15% (provides more power and stiffness), Other materials 5%.
- Built for offensive players with multidirectional action in search of a soft touch
- Carbon and fiberglass build dampens shock and provides power
- ADIBOW 24mm curve at 250mm
- Classic hook configuration for a large sweet spot and easier ball control
- 30% Carbon provides reduced stiffness for a soft touch
2. Grays GX4000
Grays GX 4000 field hockey stick has a curved shape, so called “Scooped out”. This kind of unique shape allows the player to have better ball control during hitting and flicking and when he or she moves at full speed. Also the new scoop contour toe provides better ball control during dribbling.
Specifications:
- Composition: Shaft: Carbon 15% , Fiberglass 70% Aramid 15% (provides strength and better shock absorption)
- Bow type: Standard
- Bow size: 20 mm
- Grip: Traction Duo
- Stick weight: 21-22 oz.
- Power rating: Super stiff
- Blade profile: Standard
- Head surface: Scoop contour
- Balance point: 37.5 cm
- Head shape: Maxi
3. TK Trillium 4 Composite
The newest addition to the TK family is Trillium stick series, now much more affordable and widely suitable for all ages, types, and levels of players.
TK 4 from the Trillium series is a highly durable stick which is the least likely to break or suffer any kind of fracture during play because of its use
of the reactive Liquid Polymer technology which enhances its durability. Composed of fiberglass (70%), carbon (45%) and aramid (10%), with its innovative Matrix construction, Trillium 4 lets you convert your maximum effort into maximum output.
This competitive level stick is meant to give you more flexibility, less vibration and a great deal of control of the ball. It weighs only 500 grams (depending on its length). It features a late bow plus profile with the size of 25mm, which gives you greater drag force, sharper angles in its lower section which help you preserve the ball, but also keep your fully dynamic style during play. Basic skills are greatly enhanced but also some of the advanced skills such as hard dribbling in all directions as well as aerial passing are now facilitated, a great youth field hockey stick.
Trillium 4 composite stick is adequate for any versatile dynamic player as it is able to endure and boost even the strongest and fastest strokes.
4. STX Stallion 300
Built to endure highly dynamic play, the STX Stallion 300 is placed in the elite category when it comes to field hockey sticks. Innovation and technology are combined in a way that will provide enormous power and both superior agility to any player using it.
Composition is Fiberglass (50%), Carbon (45%) and Aramid (5%). This combination allows great hitting control, strength, and an overall quicker and better handling during play.
Versatile play of a midfielder requires a stick with a standard 20mm bow which is suitable for an all-around both defensive and offensive play. Its midi toe grants it larger surface which tremendously eases your every stroke. The STX Field Hockey Stallion 300 has it all for a mid-range price in its category.
With 565g (21oz) for a 35” stick, this light weight stick enables you to lift the ball easily while maneuvering and therefore ensures rapid playing skills’ progress, especially for dribbling the ball out hard.
Stallion 300 is a great choice for an intermediate player wanting to get the most out of his field hockey hitting assistant. Mostly cherished by the midfielders but is also chosen by other players who are in need of the perfect balance between power and control.
- Preferred stick of Jill Witmer, STX Athlete and Team USA Olympian
- Countervail Vibration Canceling Technology so that the player never has to sacrifice power for comfort - brand new and exclusive to STX Field Hockey
- 90 percent carbon composition for the elite athlete
- Balanced bow shape for the upright, versatile player
- Power core in the toe of the stick designed for increased power when hitting
5. Grays GX2000 Superlite
Grays GX 2000 Superlite is an excellent hockey stick because it is a lighter model, which allows the player to swing the stick faster and to generate more power. Also, this stick has a thinner handle that allows extra grip.
Specifications:
- Bow type: Standard
- Bow size: 20 mm
- Grip: Duo Hi-soft
- Stick weight: 18-19 oz.
- Power rating: Stiff
- Blade profile: Standard
- Head surface: Standard
- Balance point: 33.5 cm
- Head shape: Maxi
- Shaft: Composite – Carbon, Fiberglass and Aramid.
- Maxi head shape
- Twin tube core construction matrix is responsible for providing an extremely solid and powerful stick
- Superlight model to aid in quicker stick handling skills
- Softer composition for a more forgiving feel
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