Wood vs. Composite sticks

[SlipryBob]

I have been coaching for quite a few years and have watched the transition from wood-aluminum-carbon fiber-composite, etc. Also, I have watched stcik prices go from $9.95-$189.95. Here is the kicker, the $189 stick lasts no longer than the wood. Please someone tell me if they are really worth it. I have some kids on my team going back to wood. <p></p><i></i>

[Gray Mullet]

Make certain your defensemen go back to wood escpecially if you are Junior Level and College level. The damn compost stick does not hold up very well on the blueline as evidenced all over the professional ranks. The budget for these sticks is insane as well. Good luck coach! <p></p><i></i>

[FutureSeaWolve]

Wood is the best way to go great for sniping and has you will have a harder shot. Also great for stickhandling, i dont know why they even invented the composites.(to make money i suppose but i dont know why they are so popular)<br><br><!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :hat --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/pimp.gif ALT=":hat"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <p></p><i></i>

[hockeyguy11]

i agree i like wood sticks better than composite. with the wood sticks u can feel the puck so much better and with a harder shot. i go with wood. good luck coach

[HitTheNet1210]

I like to use a composite shaft and a wooden blade

[gopherhockey33]

there is a reason why the compostie sticks are worth more money! they are way better and ligther. the wood sticks dont get enough flex when u shoot.

[HitTheNet1210]

First of all i dont think that they are better in the last year i went threw 9 composite sticks and 2 wooden 1's i have to agree with you on the flex part though

[CleanGuy]

Simply another piece of equipment that has been over-engineered and contributes to kids and parents dropping out because the game is getting too expensive (or they think it is).
You can fix the composite sticks for a fraction of the cost of a new one (typically $25-30). Go to srshockey.com to find a location. They come out like new, retain the flex and only add an ounce to the stick. This repair system is being used by pro and college teams.

[icebreaker19]

i have used both wood and composite and right now im using a wood and i love it! i think that it doesn't matter what your stick looks like or how new it is. it just matters how you play with it. i also think that how light or how heavy your stick is doesnt matter. just play play the game!!!

[sniper20]

I have played with both also and i think that composit is the way to go. Even if you break the blade with a composite you can replace it, and it will still be lighter than a wood stick. For some people how heavy a stick is really matters.

[lordhockey]

I also have used both, and my coaches say wood all the way but i tried one of those synergy's and i was surprised to see how much of a difference there really was. But when your using wood you get a lot better feel for the puck plus if you break it its not like breaking 150$