OutdoorSTX XT 101 Field Hockey Stick
About 10% carbon and low bow profile — a STX field hockey stick made for beginners.
Looking for the best 34 inch field hockey stick? A 34" (86.4 cm) stick usually fits players 4'8"–5'0" (142–152 cm), typically aged 10–12. We compare 14 sticks in 34" from 13 brands, and answer questions like "field hockey stick for 12 year old" and "middle school field hockey stick".
14 sticks · 13 brands · Updated October 2026
OutdoorAbout 10% carbon and low bow profile — a STX field hockey stick made for beginners.
OutdoorA field hockey stick from Kookaburra for beginners, with about 10% carbon and mid-bow profile.
WoodenGryphon's field hockey stick for beginners: wooden construction for a soft feel and 34 inch (this listing).
OutdoorLow bow profile and 34 inch (this listing) — a Gryphon field hockey stick made for beginners.
OutdoorA field hockey stick from TK for beginners, with 34 inch (this listing) and outdoor turf and grass play.
Outdoor36 inch (this listing) and outdoor turf and grass play — a Longstreth field hockey stick made for beginners.
OutdoorOsaka's field hockey stick for beginners: about 10% carbon, 85% fiberglass and 34 inch (this listing).
OutdoorMazon's field hockey stick for developing players: 34 inch (this listing) and outdoor turf and grass play.
OutdoorA field hockey stick from Harrow for developing players, with outdoor turf and grass play.
IndoorA field hockey stick from Princess for beginners, with wooden construction for a soft feel and 34 inch (this listing).
IndoorThe Indian Maharadja's field hockey stick for beginners: wooden construction for a soft feel and 34 inch (this listing).
Outdoor34 inch light (this listing) and outdoor turf and grass play — a Mercian field hockey stick made for beginners.
IndoorGrays's field hockey stick for beginners: wooden construction for a soft feel and dynabow profile.
OutdoorAbout 15% carbon and 34 inch (this listing) — a Brabo field hockey stick made for beginners.
The 34 inch stick is the last of the main junior sizes. Many models at this length share the same head and bow as the adult version, so it is a good size to try a low or mid bow.
As a rule of thumb, a 34" stick suits older juniors and middle-school players: players who are 4'8"–5'0" (142–152 cm) tall, which for most children means around age 10–12. Height matters more than age, so measure before you buy. Children grow fast, but a stick that is too long is harder to control and can lead to bad habits, so resist sizing up more than one step.
The highlighted row shows where a 34" stick sits in our full field hockey stick size chart.
| Player height | Height (cm) | Typical age | Stick length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 4'0" | Under 122 | 5–7 | 28" |
| 4'0"–4'3" | 122–130 | 7–8 | 30" |
| 4'4"–4'7" | 132–140 | 8–10 | 32" |
| 4'8"–5'0" | 142–152 | 10–12 | 34" |
| 5'1"–5'4" | 155–163 | 12–14 | 35" or 35.5" |
| 5'5"–5'8" | 165–173 | 14+ | 36" or 36.5" |
| 5'9"–5'11" | 175–180 | Adult | 36.5" or 37.5" |
| 6'0" and over | 183+ | Adult | 37.5" or 38.5" |
Between sizes? Go shorter for close control and dribbling, longer for reach and hitting. FIH rules cap stick length at 105 cm (41.3").
If 34" feels long, try a 33 inch stick. If it feels short, compare 35 inch sticks. The same length rule applies to indoor sticks; see indoor field hockey sticks if you search for a 34 inch indoor field hockey stick.
Of the 14 sticks we list at 34", 12 beginner & 2 intermediate. Carbon content ranges from 10% to 15%. More carbon gives more power and stiffness; less carbon is more forgiving.
Not sure which level fits? Read our guide to beginner field hockey sticks or compare by budget: sticks under $100, sticks under $150, sticks under $200 & sticks under $300.
10 brands currently offer 34 inch field hockey sticks on Amazon. Here is what each one is known for:
Want to see a brand's full range? Browse all field hockey brands.
Compare every size: 28", 29", 30", 31", 32", 33", 35", 35.5", 36", 36.5", 37.5" & 38.5". Or go back to all field hockey sticks, junior field hockey sticks, the stick length guide or the FieldHockeyWorld homepage.
A 34 inch stick usually fits players 4'8"–5'0" (142–152 cm). The top of the stick should reach the hip bone when it stands upright beside you.
Most players using a 34" stick are aged 10–12, but height matters more than age. Measure from the ground to the hip bone and choose the closest length.
34 inches is about 86.4 cm. The FIH maximum stick length is 105 cm (41.3"), so a 34" stick is legal in every competition.
Use the same length, but buy a dedicated indoor stick. Indoor sticks are lighter and thinner, and outdoor sticks are usually too stiff for indoor rules.
Go up at most one size (for example from 34" to 35"). A stick that is too long is hard to control and teaches a bent-over, upright-handed style that is hard to unlearn.
We compare 14 34 inch field hockey sticks from 13 brands: Gryphon (2), STX (1), Kookaburra (1), TK (1), Longstreth (1), Osaka (1), Mazon (1) & Harrow (1).
For new players, start with STX XT 101 Field Hockey Stick 34 inch, Kookaburra MB 10 Field Hockey Stick 34 inch & Gryphon Speed Wood Field Hockey Stick 34 inch. These are listed as beginner-level, so they are more forgiving and easier to use.
Youth options include Gryphon Speed Wood Field Hockey Stick 34 inch, Gryphon Flow Field Hockey Stick 34 inch & TK Junior Beginner Field Hockey Stick 34 inch. Always check the size or length on the Amazon listing before you buy.
This page includes outdoor (10), indoor (3) & wooden (1). Use the Type filter at the top of the page to narrow the list.
The highest-carbon options listed here are Brabo Junior Composite Tribute Outoor Field Hockey Stick 34 inch (15%), STX XT 101 Field Hockey Stick 34 inch (10%) & Kookaburra MB 10 Field Hockey Stick 34 inch (10%). More carbon means more power but less forgiveness.