HOCKEYSTICK MATERIALS
History and Alternative Materials
Hockey sticks have historically been made of wood. Just 20 years ago, wooden sticks were the norm. However, material innovation and experimentation have led to the development of sticks made from wood, to aluminum, via glassfibre to composite materials and carbon.
Composite Materials
Composite materials, used in modern hockey sticks, typically include fiberglass, aramid (a strong plastic), and carbon. These composite sticks are significantly better than the old wooden ones. However, while composite sticks may look similar to high-end sticks, they aren’t always as good in quality.
Carbon Sticks: Any Difference?
Full carbon sticks are generally better than composite ones. However, a “Full Carbon Stick” can be made from a mix of carbon fabric and carbon mass or entirely from carbon fabric. The difference in properties, weight, and production cost is substantial. The best option is a “one piece mold Full carbon weave” hockey stick.
One Piece Mold Full Carbon Weave Hockey Stick
A stick built entirely from carbon weave and molded in one piece is the most exclusive option, regardless of the brand. These sticks are often referred to as “TrueOne-Piece monocoque-stick, 100% weave” and use the most expensive production processes and materials.
Hockeystick Materials vs. Price
It’s not wrong to buy a composite stick made from fiberglass, aramid, and carbon mass, but you shouldn’t pay too much for it. Composite sticks are significantly cheaper to produce, and their retail price is almost half that of carbon sticks.
JUSTICE Hockey’s Philosophy
“All hockey players have the right to optimal development, which is why JUSTICE exists. We only offer the best stick for each player, which is why we sell nothing but premium sticks,” says Maria Rooth. No variants with simple composites or fancy artwork, just top-notch materials.
The release of the new extreme JUSTICE PWR is very interesting. It is a hockeystick made of the absolute latest and most extreme carbon weave from Japanese Toray, a T1100 weave. This weave together with Boron fiber makes the JUSTICE PWR Black the world’s lightest hockeystick. In function the PWR gives an extreme kick-back-effect and outstanding Torsion. (Capability to keep the energy load throughout the shot.)
Cheaper Hockey Sticks
If you’re looking for a cheaper option, consider buying last year’s top models of whatever brand, instead of this year’s composite ones. However, it’s crucial to choose a stick that suits you or your player in terms of length and flex. Just like you wouldn’t buy football shoes in the wrong size, the same applies to hockey sticks.
Best Hockey Stick
Building a premium hockey stick is expensive, which is why these sticks come at a higher price.
Premium Class Materials
A top-quality stick is made from a single piece of carbon fiber—”one piece mold full carbon weave” (TrueOne-Piece monocoque clubs, 100% weave). JUSTICE Hockey only sells these premium one-piece-mold, full carbon weave sticks, using the best materials and patented construction for the best performance, durability, and weight.
No Middlemen
JUSTICE Hockey sells directly to consumers, avoiding middlemen. This means you can buy a custom-built hockey stick, perfectly suited to you, at a price that’s fair and competitive.
Hockeystick materials, Buying the Best Stick
Remember, a stick is not perfect for you as a player if it is not correct in both length and flex. No matter what materials, or how expensive, the stick is.
