{"id":19,"date":"2026-08-20T12:49:44","date_gmt":"2026-08-20T10:49:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fieldhockeyzone.test\/jak-wybrac-kij\/"},"modified":"2026-08-21T12:31:48","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T10:31:48","slug":"jak-wybrac-kij","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fieldhockeyzone.com\/en\/jak-wybrac-kij\/","title":{"rendered":"How to choose a stick"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A stick is the most important piece of a player's equipment \u2014 and a well-chosen one can genuinely change your game. Below we go through all the parameters in the order worth thinking about. You will also find each of them as a filter in our shop.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Playing level<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Beginners and juniors<\/strong> \u2014 a wooden or composite stick with low carbon content (up to 30%). More flexible, forgiving on receptions and easier on the wrists.<\/li><li><strong>Club player<\/strong> \u2014 30\u201370% carbon. A compromise between hitting power and control; this is where most players play.<\/li><li><strong>Competitive player<\/strong> \u2014 90\u2013100% carbon. Maximum stiffness and hitting power, but it requires solid receiving technique.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Material and carbon content<\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The more carbon, the stiffer the stick \u2014 hits and ball release gain power, but hard receptions require better technique. Wood and fibreglass dampen vibrations and give more ball feel. We list the carbon content for every stick and you can filter by it.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Bow \u2014 the parameter that makes the difference<\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The bow is the profile of the shaft's curve \u2014 the most important parameter for a player who knows how they play. We describe it with three values: <strong>type<\/strong>, <strong>bow height in millimetres<\/strong> (usually 20\u201325 mm) and <strong>the position of the maximum bow<\/strong> relative to the head.<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Standard \/ mid bow<\/strong> (~22 mm, curve in the middle) \u2014 universal and predictable; the best choice for most players.<\/li><li><strong>Low bow \/ late bow<\/strong> (~24\u201325 mm, curve shifted towards the head) \u2014 makes drag flicks, 3D skills and lifting the ball easier; requires control, as flat pushes tend to \u201cclimb\u201d.<\/li><li><strong>Extra low<\/strong> \u2014 the extreme version for set-piece specialists.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thanks to complete bow data you can compare sticks across brands and find the equivalent of the model you are used to \u2014 we list manufacturers' bow codes (e.g. PRO, LOW, XTREME) for every model.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Head shape<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Midi<\/strong> \u2014 the most popular, good for everything: receiving, dribbling, shooting.<\/li><li><strong>Maxi<\/strong> \u2014 a larger stopping and blocking surface; a frequent choice of defenders and players receiving high balls.<\/li><li><strong>Hook \/ J-hook<\/strong> \u2014 the elongated \u201chook\u201d gives more surface on the backhand.<\/li><li><strong>Shorti<\/strong> \u2014 a small, agile head for players who prioritise fast dribbling.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Weight and balance<\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Forwards usually choose lighter sticks (fast hands in the circle), defenders \u2014 slightly heavier ones (more stable blocks and stronger clears). A low balance point (centre of gravity closer to the head) speeds up dribbling; a higher one adds power to the hit.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Playing position<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Forward<\/strong> \u2014 a light stick, low\/mid bow, midi or shorti head.<\/li><li><strong>Midfielder<\/strong> \u2014 a universal mid bow, medium weight.<\/li><li><strong>Defender<\/strong> \u2014 a stiff stick with hitting power, often maxi, can be heavier.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Outdoor or indoor?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These are two different sticks. <strong>The outdoor stick<\/strong> is thicker and stiffer \u2014 for grass and artificial turf. <strong>The indoor stick<\/strong> is noticeably thinner and lighter, built for fast play on hall floors (the indoor season in Poland runs from November to February). You do not play both variants with one stick \u2014 that is why the shop has an outdoor\/indoor switch at the top of the page.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Not sure what to choose?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use the shop filters (level, carbon, bow, position, length) or <a href=\"\/en\/kontakt\/\">write to us<\/a> \u2014 equipment here is chosen by someone who has actually played the game. You will find the right stick length in the <a href=\"\/en\/przewodnik-rozmiary\/\">Size Guide<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kij to najwa\u017cniejszy element wyposa\u017cenia zawodnika \u2014 a dobrze dobrany potrafi realnie zmieni\u0107 gr\u0119. Poni\u017cej przechodzimy przez wszystkie parametry w<\/p>","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-19","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/fieldhockeyzone.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/19","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/fieldhockeyzone.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/fieldhockeyzone.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fieldhockeyzone.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=19"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/fieldhockeyzone.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/19\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":54,"href":"https:\/\/fieldhockeyzone.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/19\/revisions\/54"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/fieldhockeyzone.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}