Stick Science by Kookaburra

SCIENCE OF THE STICK

At Kookaburra we’re rightly proud of our Hockey Stick Range. Every piece of equipment is packed with embellishing features, tested bespoke science, and a stylish eye-catching design. Optimizing the best breakthrough enhancements from current Kookaburra research, the range has been redesigned to reflect some revolutionary breakthroughs in hockey engineering.

Designed by experts and perfected by players, Kookaburra enables you to hit the ball further, faster, harder – yet retain more control than ever before.

Bolstered by the latest advances in the lab, Kookaburra utilizes its unique construction formats to put the ultimate hockey stick into your hands. Combining this season’s newest in vogue styles on the outside, with reliable precision-built sports engineering on the inside.

There are no hard and fast rules about what kind of stick a player should use. It's all down to personal preference.  

The bow on a stick refers to the amount of curvature along the playing surface from the top of the handle to the base of the head of the stick.  The position of the bow on a stick is used to assist with lifts, aerials, drag flicks, 3D Skills, and better maneuverability (LBow = Low Bow / MBow = Mid Bow).

The amount of bow is measured by placing the stick on a flat surface and measuring the maximum distance between the surface and the playing area of the stick.

For drag flicks, it is typically preferred to have a bow placed lower on the stick and more toward the head (we recommend L-Bow Obscene 1 Shape).

Stick Power potential is enhanced by the level of carbon is in the stick composition.   Less carbon may allow the player to have more control and forgiveness when cushioning the ball. Some prefer a stiff stick as they increase the player’s ability to use deflection to their advantage.  Typically beginner players should start with a low amount of carbon and then slowly work their way up as their skill level increases.

BOW GUIDE

STICK SIZE GUIDE

Selecting the right length of the stick is vitally important if all skills of hockey are to be developed and performed well.  In general, your height determines what length of stick you should use.  Many players use sticks that are far too long - one of the main reasons is that it is seen as 'cool' to play with a senior stick.  However using the wrong size will negatively affect the player's performance, due to the length and mass not being balanced.  

STICK TECHNOLOGY

Kookaburra's technical team has been extremely busy this year.  Without content with pushing the boundaries of innovative construction techniques, such as pioneering tri-core, the group has developed new streamlined stick shapes.  

		Oval Handle  Crafted oval handle assists with maximizing the bow position to create a dramatic profile. Ergonomically designed for comfort and feel.
		Energy Groove Helps to generate enhanced ball speed.  Assists with passing control and precision.
		Silicone Sleeve Silicone sleeve integrated into the handle for ultimate shock absorption and assists with enabling maximum power potential.
		TRI CORE  Implemented across a number of our top models, Tri-Core reconstructs' the sticks internal structure to offer optimal stiffness and improved power.
		DUAL-CORE  Used throughout the Kookaburra range, our Dual-Core construction creates high power with the perfect blend of playability and control.
		INTEGRA EDGE The lightest fiber commercially available in the world today.  Used with carbon fiber, Innegra forms an extremely resilient ultra hybrid composite structure.
		REINFORCED EDGE  Kookaburras have reinforced the backhand edge, strengthening a key area in stick construction, aiding and enhancing durability.
		FABRICATED CARBON Tightly weaved carbon fiber is cross-linked throughout the shaft, reducing the use of epoxy resin, providing unrivaled strength and power potential.
		SKILL ZONE Concave stick face shaping holds the ball with ease, giving unbelievable close control for 3D Skills, drag flicking, and aerial prowess.
		ULTRALITE There's lightweight and there's Ultralite!!  Kookaburra's range of Ultralite sticks is produced up to 4oz lighter and conventional sticks.
		PRECISION EDGE The profile of the backhand edge has been precision flattened, enabling perfect execution of backhand shots time and time again.
		KCF Exceptional feel improved control.  The texturized playing surface generates a more secure contact area, resulting in exquisite feel, control, and agility.
		SIR Soft feel resin formulated into the core construction of the stick created unparalleled durability and exquisite feel on impact.