I don’t really see too many players in the NHL use them at all, but it seems that they break a lot. Why should they use them at all ? Lastly, which brand of stick is best ?
2007-12-18 13:49:28 · 11 answers · asked by TicToc.... 7 in Sports ➔ Hockey
Asian Sensation: In addition to Bob's comment, since when does wood last longer than a composite if they are not breaking? I don't break many sticks and I typically go through 3 sticks per 40 game season with composites, provided I don't break one. I would double that with either wood sticks or blades because they wear out so much faster.
Teej: I was coaching when composite sticks and blades were starting to hit the market. I would have a kid walk into the locker room on game day with a brand new composite and take it from him for exactly the reasons you mentioned. The newer sticks have improved so much now that those issues have been eliminated with the higher quality sticks.
2007-12-18 17:28:23 · answer #1 · answered by Lubers25 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wooden sticks are only good for starting fires after a rousing game of pond hockey. I don't blame the stick manufacturers for discontinuing wooden sticks because composites are the future of hockey, it's just the way it goes. The next generation will accept them much like everybody wearing helmets and goalies wearing facemasks. My personal choice for composite sticks is Easton. I've been using the Synergys since they first came out and just can't seen to get off 'em.
2007-12-19 03:11:04 · answer #2 · answered by cup_4_pitt_pens 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think manufacturers are making a big mistake by discontinuing the production of wooden sticks. I like the wooden stick because I can control the puck better with it. For me, I don't have as many problems cradling hard passes or getting the puck to settle down with a wooden stick than I do with any sort of composite stick. This is just a personal preference, though. But consider this: Al MacInnis, one of the hardest shots in NHL history, ALWAYS used wooden sticks.
I am partial to Sher-Wood or Koho sticks.
2007-12-18 22:10:59 · answer #3 · answered by Teej 3 · 1⤊ 4⤋
Composites are a little too light for my shot. Even in golfing, I like a heavy swing since it's more of a pendulum. That's the only positive I can think of with wooden sticks, but I'm not very experienced in this department.
2007-12-18 21:53:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
I prefer wooden sticks myself. It is always a player preference. These guys get sticks shipped to them to try by the companies that they are signed with. They don't have to pay the huge price tag we do. I have been using an Easton stick that is really great. I also love Christian sticks, but they are becoming hard to find.
2007-12-18 22:53:38 · answer #5 · answered by Kimmy (Will not back down) 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Wooden sticks last a lot longer, at least in Junior hockey.
I've played with Easton sticks for 12 years and never had a problem with them. I've only broken one stick in my hockey playing career.
2007-12-18 21:53:07 · answer #6 · answered by The Asian Sensation 3 · 0⤊ 4⤋
Wooden sticks still work best for me,I scored 2 goals again, tonight against Boston.
2007-12-18 21:59:41 · answer #7 · answered by Rookie 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋
Crosschecks.
2007-12-19 02:09:07 · answer #8 · answered by Awesome Bill 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ive used my wooden all season so far, for some reason it gives me a better wrist shot and i like it better than my composite.
2007-12-18 21:59:46 · answer #9 · answered by Andrew G 6 · 0⤊ 4⤋
Asian Sensation- If you have only broken one stick in your hockey career then you are doing something wrong. lol
2007-12-18 22:00:55 · answer #10 · answered by Bob Loblaw 7 · 2⤊ 3⤋