How to choose the floorball stick?
1. Left or right side?
The blades on the floorball sticks are bent to the left and right. We determine the bending variant according to the hand with which you hold the stick lower (closer to the blade). This means that if you have your left hand closer to the blade (lower on the grip), you take the stick to the left. Otherwise, if your right hand is closer to the blade, you select the stick on the right side.
- LEFT - left hand down (when gripping the floorball you have the left hand lower)
- RIGHT - right hand down (when gripping the floorball you have your right hand down)
2. What hardness of the stick to choose?
Choosing the right hardness of a floorball stick will help you get the most out of the stick. When choosing the hardness (flex) applies - the higher the strength of the player, the harder the stick. The hardness numbering of floorball sticks is sorted in ascending order, ie. low numbers represent hard sticks and their hardness decreases with increasing value. A stick with too much hardness (eg 26 mm) may not bend enough when shooting, which will cause a less forceful shot.
Conversely, sticks with low hardness (eg 32 mm) can bend too much when shooting, which can cause an inaccurate shot. Our hockey stick filter will help you choose the right stick. The hardness of the sticks is in the range from 23 to 36. The number indicates the number of millimeters that the stick bends under a force of 300 N (load 30 kg).
Too hard shaft:
- insufficient deflection when shooting / passing (low force)
- ball bouncing during processing (inaccurate technique)
- unpleasant feeling from the game
Too soft shaft:
- extreme deflection during shooting/passing (low force - loss of energy)
- accuracy of shots and passes
Correctly selected hardness:
- comfortable bending when shooting
- forceful and accurate shot
- quality passing processing and technique with a hockey stick
| Player weight | Hardness of the stick | Offer of sticks |
| 0 - 50 kg | 40 - 33 mm | >> show sticks << |
| 50 - 60kg | 32 - 30 mm | >> show sticks << |
| 60 - 75 kg | 30 - 27 mm | >> show sticks << |
| 70 - 90 kg | 28 - 26 mm | >> show sticks << |
| nad 90 kg | 27 - 23 mm | >> show sticks << |
3. What length of the stick to choose?
When standing on the tip of the blade perpendicular to the floor, the floorball stick should reach the level of the navel at the end of the stick. The optimal length of the floorball stick is important for the correct development of technology and easier handling.
Too long floorball stick:
- bad and inaccurate shooting (insufficient bending of the shaft)
- slow work with the ball
- lthe ball is far from the body
Too short floorball stick:
- small (short) range
- risk of back injury
| Height | Length floorball stick |
| 110 - 115 cm | 50 - 55 cm |
| 120 - 125 cm | 60 - 67 cm |
| 130 cm | 70 - 77 cm |
| 135 cm | 70 - 80 cm |
| 140 - 145 cm | 80 - 82 cm |
| 150 cm | 85 - 87 cm |
| 155 cm | 85 - 90 cm |
| 160 - 165 cm | 90 - 92 cm |
| 170 cm | 91 - 95 cm |
| 175 cm | 95 - 96 cm |
| 180 cm | 95 - 98 cm |
| 185 cm | 95 - 103 cm |
| 190 cm | 100 - 103 cm |
| > 195 cm | 103 - 105 cm |
4. Which blade hardness to choose?
We generally divide the blades into soft, medium and hard. The vast majority of shafts are originally fitted with blades of medium hardness. Almost every blade is marked on the backhand side of the blade base with a wheel in which the arrow points to the letters indicating the material from which the blade is made.
We divide floorball blades into three categories.
Soft blade (SB, S, Soft, Touch)
An ideal choice for technical players and when shooting is preferred. The blade ensures excellent control of the ball and smooth acceptance of the pass. We do not recommend for frequent hammering - the softness of the blade can cause deformation of the tip and inaccurate shooting.
Medium blade (MB, PE, M, Endurance, Medium)
The most used blade hardness for most hockey sticks. It allows vigorous and accurate shooting, but at the same time maintains excellent control over the ball. An ideal choice for technical players and fans of pulling or wrist shooting.
Hard blade (HB, PE-H, Bio Power, Hard)
Ideal variant for frequent percussion shooting. The blade is made of a hard material that retains its shape. We do not recommend too technical players - the ball tends to bounce when receiving a pass.
TIP: How to chage the blade on a floorball stick (VIDEO)
5. Which shaft material to choose?
The shaft material is mainly influenced by the weight of the floorball, its strength and flexibility. The basic materials from which the shafts are made are composite, carbon and glass fiber. Shafts are usually a combination of these materials with different proportions of individual materials.
Composite
basic material of floorball sticks, more durable and strong material with an average weight
Carbon
the lightest type of material, less resistant to contact with other floorballs, slow fatigue of the material due to stress, excellent absorption of shocks and vibrations
Glass fiber
very durable material, high weight
Carbon composite
most floorball sticks are made from this combination. For the most expensive floorballs, the ratio is usually 85% carbon and 15% composites