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Field glove – when you need one and how to choose it
Your left hand works closest to the ball and the opponent's stick – when you need a field glove, how light differs from full protection and how to size it.
How to look after your stick – care and storage
How to clean your stick after training, when to replace the grip, how to store a composite stick and how to tell it is time for a new one.
We are live! The Field Hockey Zone store is open – and tomorrow we meet in Rogowo
Archive post from the day the store opened: the FHZ stand at the 59th Klemens Maciaszczyk Memorial in Rogowo – skills contests, a stick draw and discounts.
Klemens Maciaszczyk Memorial in Rogowo this weekend – 59th edition of Poland's oldest tournament
59th Klemens Maciaszczyk Memorial in Rogowo, 29–30 August 2026: Poland's oldest regular tournament (per PZHT), five teams, German guests, our first stand.
How much carbon do you need? Stick materials demystified
What carbon really does in a hockey stick, why the percentage alone does not tell the whole story and how to match the material to your level.
Stick bow: low, mid, standard – what it really means
Low, mid or extra low bow? We explain what the FIH rules say about stick bow, what is just manufacturers' naming and which profile suits your game.
Outdoor or indoor? How field hockey differs from indoor hockey
Pitch versus hall: dimensions, rules, stick, ball and shoes. We explain how field hockey differs from indoor hockey and how to kit up for both formats.
How to choose your first field hockey stick – a beginner's guide
Length, stiffness, bow and head – four decisions that shape your first stick. A guide for anyone starting out in field hockey.
Grand Opening of Field Hockey Zone
Field Hockey Zone is a specialist shop for field and indoor hockey. Opening on 28 August 2026, with a demo zone at the Memorial tournament in Rogowo.
