How To Choose a Floorball Equipment
A floorball stick is the most important piece of equipment for any floorball player. When choosing the right floorball stick that will suit you best, look for desirable parameters but also follow your personal preferences. The first step is to select the correct grip orientation, length and hardness of the stick and then the hardness of the blade. If you are unsure, all parameters are explained in detail here, follow our guide and you will be confident in making the right choice for you.
Frequently asked questions when choosing floorball equipment
What should I buy as a beginner?
When choosing a stick for a floorball beginner, it is important to take into account certain important parameters, i.e grip orientation, length and hardness of the stick and blade. The height and weight of the player will help determine the size of the stick to choose. It must be taken into account that a beginner will not find a stick with above-standard parameters (such as shaft bending, kickzone and the like) effective when starting out. For this reason, it is better to start training with floorball sticks which are softer and cheaper than professional models. They are ideal for beginners and prevent making an investment that cannot be fully utilized/ appreciated. As in any sport, it is important to master basic movements and skills first, only then does it make sense to invest in more advanced technologies.
As an advanced player, which floorball stick is right for me?
Sticks for advanced players have added features in the form of various advanced technologies to help you achieve a better gaming performance. Such technologies include, for example, the so-called kickzone or curve. Floorball sticks such as these have specific properties that help the accuracy and force of shots and passes. These added features will be reflected in the price of the stick, and will cost several thousand CZKs more than sticks for beginners.
How to choose the right stick length?
| Type | Length (in centimeters) | Note |
| Short | 55 - 90 | Designed for players of smaller stature, mainly adolescent and junior categories (up to 170 cm) |
| Medium length | 92 - 96 | Designed for most players of a normal height (170 – 185 cm) |
| Long | > 100 cm | Suitable for tall players of 186 cm and more |
| Body height | Shaft length (without blade) | Stick length (with blade) |
| < 120 cm | < 60 cm | < 71 cm |
| 120 - 130 cm | 65 - 70 cm | 75 - 81 cm |
| 130 - 140 cm | 70 - 77 cm | 80 - 88 cm |
| 140 - 150cm | 77 - 82 cm | 87 - 93 cm |
| 150 - 160 cm | 85 - 87 cm | 95 - 98 cm |
| 160 - 170 cm | 90 - 92 cm | 100 - 103 cm |
| 170 - 180 cm | 92 - 96 cm | 102 - 107 cm |
| 180 - 190 cm | 95 - 101 cm | 105 - 112 cm |
| > 195 cm | > 97cm | > 111 cm |
How to choose the right hardness of sticks and blades?
The hardness of a floorball stick is calculated according to the hardness coefficient, which is given in millimeters. The hardness is characterized by seeing how the shaft bends when a force of 30 kg acts on it.
Stick hardness design according to the player's weight
|
Player weight (in kilos) |
Stick / shaft hardness (in millimeters) |
< 50 |
32 - 40 |
50 - 60 |
30 - 32 |
60 - 75 |
27 - 30 |
75 - 90 |
25 - 27 |
> 90 |
23 - 25 |
Choice of stick hardness
|
Type |
Hardness (in millimeters) |
Note |
Soft stick |
31 - 40 |
Very easy to bend, suitable for beginners, children and women. Thanks to its high controllability, the soft stick is ideal for technical play, passes and pull shooting |
Medium hard stick |
27 - 30 |
A stick with medium hardness is the most commonly used. For many players, they represent the ideal balance between good handling and force when shooting or passing |
Hard stick |
23 - 26 |
Due to more experienced players requiring better handling when dribbling, shooting and passing, a hard stick is best. This is the type which is most commonly used by professionals. The rigidity of the stick adds extra force to the shots) |
How to choose the right type and bend of the blade?
The bending orientation of the blade is determined by how you hold the stick. Beware, it does not matter whether you are right-handed or left-handed when writing. The choice of grip is intuitive, you may be able to learn from previous experience with sports, where a stick is also used (eg hockey, field hockey). Alternatively, try grabbing a mop at home, or at least something similar in shape to a floorball stick to see which will be your strong hand when playing and what type of bend orientation in a blade will suit you best.
What accessories are important for floorball?
Floorball equipment
Floorball Sticks
For players
Helmets
For goalkeepers
Bags
For sticks and equipment
Blades
For players
Tapes
For health
Accessories
Equipment
Important parameters of floorball sticks
Grip orientation
If you hold the stick with your left hand down, select the left orientation. Conversely, if you hold it with your right hand down, choose the right orientation
Hardness
Glossary - Floorball equipment
Blade
The blade is the lower part of the stick, which is used to hit the ball. It is detachable and can be modified according to personal preference.
Grip
The grip is a special type of tape for wrapping the upper part of the shaft. It improves control and prevents the floorball stick from slipping out of your hands.
Kickzone
Kickzone is a technology from the Salming brand, which uses a specifically narrowed arch bend to increase the force of shots and passes. Thanks to the kickzone, the point of greatest bending of the stick moves closer to the blade, which creates extra resistance and enhances movement. When striking, the lower part of the shaft bends towards the blade more than other floorball sticks, and therefore, when the stroke is completed, a stronger force occurs, which adds pace to the ball.
Curve/doublecurve
Curve / doublecurve is a technology that determines the curvature of the stick in the direction of grip orientation. Helps create force during passing and shooting.
Shaft
Shaft is a term used to describe a floorball stick without a blade. It is the handle and the rest of the stick up to where the blade begins.
Glossary
Stick length
The main advantage of a long floorball stick is the longer range during the game, which helps mainly in defense. The disadvantages of long sticks include less control over the ball, which causes slower dribbling and difficulty when shooting.
The biggest advantage of a short floorball stick is better control over the ball. Thanks to the shorter length, the player can keep the ball closer to their body, which makes it easier to work with the ball, dribble and shoot. The most significant disadvantage of shorter sticks is the smaller reach and increased chance of back pain.