Ask your buying advice questions here all in one place in the comments

To cut down on the daily posts of "what stick should I buy?" I thought we should trial just having one mega-thread for people to ask questions, in order to help elevate this sub to be less of a ghost town. If people think this is a good idea I'll schedule a new pinned thread every week for buying advice. Maybe even removing people's posts who aren't using the thread? Just an idea - if the community don't like it I will not push the idea :)

I have young player who is exceptional…when she puts in effort. The problem is getting that effort every game. I find myself asking “why is she not running her hardest?” or “why does it look like she doesn’t care?”

I would love to understand if this is an age thing. Does urgency come with maturity/experience? Or is it something different that needs to be instilled as early as possible? What is the best way to teach kids about urgency on the field?

Hi all, I am looking for a new hockey stick but unsure what to get. My favourite stick was the ADIDAS CARBON-BRAID 2.0 FIELD HOCKEY STICK that is no longer available in the UK. However I don’t know what ‘bow’ that was and would like to buy a stick that has very similar spec. I have been looking at the Osaka Proto bows but haven’t been able to try them out. Please can anyone help?

For reference, I am a CM and stick size is 36.5. Budget is max £200. Thanks in advance!

What are your first impressions when using the stick? Positive and Negative

I’m picking hockey up again next year after not playing for a couple of years so I want to practise before I join up again. However, I don’t currently have ready access to a pitch or artificial grass to practise on. Does anyone have some recommendations for other ways/places I could practice?

Obviously Christmas is around the corner so I’m thinking about getting a new stick. I’ve used kookaburras all my life but I think it’s time I switch it up potentially my budget is around 120-130 max. I’m a very versatile player who does like to include a bit of 3-D skills. Main positions are winger or fullback with my best attribute being my passing and pace. Mainly looking at the HockeyDirect website. But please let me know your thoughts and thank you

Hi! I have been playing hockey for 8 years. When I started, I was pretty good. I scored at every match and my technique was way better than most kids my age. That changed after I became a keeper for one year. Dumbest decision ever, I know!

Now, I just feel so useless and afraid to fail. I am honestly ashamed of how bad I am now compared to how I played when I was younger.

I used to be an attacker (forward I think it’s called) But now I just get placed everywhere and I just feel so worthless. Like am I so bad that I don’t even have my own position, unlike all of my teammates. I am so desperate to get better and my coach barely gives me any advice.

Do you guys have any tips for me on how to improve? (I play better on the left side)

Hi, I'm looking for advice on how to keep my hands warm during games. I have really poor circulation, so my fingers get cold and numb really quickly, even when it's just 10°C/50°F outside. It really impacts my ability to handle the ball, as I can barely hold my stick :'(

I currently wear Grays skinful gloves, and they sadly don't cut it (although they aren't fleece lined as I think the newer ones are?). I would really appreciate any glove recs and/or advice!

I’m from Nz can’t stream anything and time zones suck to watch at 3 in the morning on NOS. Does anyone have YouTube link for Belgium vs Netherlands this morning. Cheers

Hi im a tiktoker and instagramer who goes by the tag: jammerhockey. I took a two month posting break, but I intended to return tomorrow. As field hockey content creation is minimal on social media. Does anyone have any recommendations or tips on how I can improve or what you would prefer to see? Thanks!

Hi everyone. I am able to choose any hockey stick from www.justhockey.com.au. With the price without consideration, what stick should I get?

Hi everyone, just wondering about sponsorships and all, what are the best brands, what are the best ways to get sponsorships etc etc, I'm a younger player who is moving up the teams but I'm still not the best, I do coaching a bit too, any help would be appreciated thanks

Y1 Sticks do people prefer the GLB X or the YLB X? I play right wing usually

https://nos.nl/livestream/2545181-hockey-pro-league-nederland-duitsland-m

probably only usable in Netherlands

Hi guys, it was my birthday recently and someone kindly bought me a blanc 2.0 on the Black Friday sale. The thing is when I opened the box I came to realise they had ordered the wrong length 😭. It’s a 38.5inch. It’s literally just been opened and plastic taken off but y1 will not take returns for prototypes. Does anyone here interested in buying it or know a good place to sell it?

Hi, a year ago I bought a bundle of 2nd hand sticks on FB marketplace and seemed to be some bargains in there with some gryphons and a few Grays sticks too. One of the sticks I have played with and love is a Grays stick but has had all the paint stripped back, under the grip it says EXTRA JUMBOW. I cannot for the life of me find any info on that bow. Does anyone know anything about it and if they don't make them anymore does someone know what is similar as I love the stick.

I’m getting rid of a glb 70 that I have for £45

In the uk preferably

The stick is in really good condition except that about two inches of the bottom edge has a defect of loose paint which causes easy chipping other than that it is perfectly fine

Any interest just message me I’m happy to provide pics but it is in storage rn so I can’t post

Happy to negotiate a bit love y’all have a great day :) (btw I live in Cardiff, Wales if anyone here wants to come see it)

England hockey announcement post
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DC9LFGDsEhi/?igsh=NjJzZmxzZXRhcjlk

I've always watched men's team sports only, but for field hockey, I find myself enjoying women's hockey more. The game is slower, but this actually makes it more fun for me to watch.

Would love to hear others' thoughts on this.

hi, i'm a girl playing hs and club hockey in the US, i would say i'm a pretty advanced player as i have been playing for almost 5 years now and im looking to play in college. I currently play with the TK 1 Plus Gold Extreme Late Bow stick with 95% carbon. I'm a forward (usually left for hs and center for club) and do a lot of dribbling and passing along with tipping and quick finishes on goal. I like my current TK but i have trouble hitting the ball correctly and keeping my hits low, possibly because of the late bow (tk's lowest bow featured). I'm willing to sacrifice the low bow that adds to lifting and dragging because i do well with or without. I'm looking for a stick that will help me control the ball and keep it on my stick better, while also helping me smash balls head on. I'm in the US, so would like to stick to US known and available brands if possible like: adidas, tk, grays, jdh, y1, osaka (im not particularly found of though), gryphon, voodoo, stx, naked, etc

thank you fh family!

Guys i started tiktok account and i will be coming to instagram soon, its called hockey.fpfp (from players for players) and i will do my best to make content around hockey and to make the hockey community bigger. It would mean everything if you would give me likes and follow to boost me in the algorythm and be my og fan if i blow up somehow,

Thanks for your time🙏

Sometimes when I’ve had to quickly switch to my reverse to stop a fast ball it bobbles under my stick. Do you have any tips for making it more consistent when you’re reaching with one hand?

Does anyone know the real tea on why sessa transferred from UNC to NU. It has literally been consuming me since the championship.. lol. From other threads I’ve gathered a lot of USAFH players don’t love matson?? Why? Is she mean or cocky or what’s the vibe. I would literally pay one of them to tell me the tea I’m so invested and I have no one to talk about it