Best 36.5 Inch Field Hockey Sticks 2026

Who should use a 36.5 inch field hockey stick?

The 36.5 inch stick is the standard adult length and the size most brands treat as their default. If you are an adult of average height and unsure, 36.5" is the safest choice.

As a rule of thumb, a 36.5" stick suits most adult and senior players: players who are 5'5"–5'11" (165–180 cm) tall. Height matters more than age, so measure before you buy. Adults choose between neighbouring sizes based on playing style: shorter for close control and dribbling, longer for reach, tackling and hitting.

36.5 inch stick size chart

The highlighted row shows where a 36.5" stick sits in our full field hockey stick size chart.

Between sizes? Go shorter for close control and dribbling, longer for reach and hitting. FIH rules cap stick length at 105 cm (41.3").

How to check 36.5" is the right length

1. Stand straight in your playing shoes and hold the stick upright beside you, toe on the ground.
2. The top of a 36.5" (92.7 cm) stick should reach your hip bone. If it reaches your belly button, it is too long; if it stops at the top of your thigh, it is too short.
3. Get into a ready position with knees bent. You should be able to keep the head flat on the ground without bending your back too far.

If 36.5" feels long, try a 36 inch stick. If it feels short, compare 37 inch sticks. The same length rule applies to indoor sticks; see indoor field hockey sticks if you search for a 36.5 indoor field hockey stick.

Best 36.5 inch sticks by player level

Of the 49 sticks we list at 36.5", 21 intermediate, 11 elite, 11 beginner & 6 advanced. Carbon content ranges from 5% to 98%. More carbon gives more power and stiffness; less carbon is more forgiving.

• Beginner: Kookaburra MB 10 Field Hockey Stick 36.5 inch, Kookaburra Vex Hockey Stick 36.5 inch & Gryphon Taboo Blue Steel Pro Composite Field Hockey Stick 36.5 inch
• Intermediate: Grays GX3000 Field Hockey Stick (with Chamois Grip) 36.5 inch, Grays AC9 Jumbo-S Hockey Stick 36.5 inch Light & Grays AC5 Dynabow Field Hockey Stick 36.5 inch
• Advanced: Kookaburra Stinger Hockey Stick 36.5 inch, Gryphon Atomic Pro25 Advanced Field Hockey Stick 36.5 inch & Voodoo Mojo 25 Indoor Field Hockey Stick 36.5 inch
• Elite: STX IX 901 Indoor Field Hockey Stick 36.5 inch, Kookaburra Team Midas Field Hockey Stick 36.5 inch & Kookaburra Team Phoenix Field Hockey Stick 36.5 inch
• Juniors: Gryphon Taboo Blue Steel Pro Composite Field Hockey Stick 36.5 inch, Grays 40 Carbon Quotient Field Hockey Stick 36.5 inch & Grays 65 Carbon Quotient Field Hockey Stick 36.5 inch

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.

Brands that make 36.5 inch field hockey sticks

10 brands currently offer 36.5 inch field hockey sticks on Amazon. Here is what each one is known for:

• Kookaburra (Australia) — 9 models. Australian ball-making heritage since 1890. Try Kookaburra MB 10 Field Hockey Stick 36.5 inch & Kookaburra Team Midas Field Hockey Stick 36.5 inch.
• Grays (England) — 7 models. British hockey heritage since 1855. Try Grays GX3000 Field Hockey Stick (with Chamois Grip) 36.5 inch & Grays AC9 Jumbo-S Hockey Stick 36.5 inch Light.
• Gryphon (Australia) — 6 models. High-carbon Australian sticks built for power and control. Try Gryphon Atomic Pro25 Advanced Field Hockey Stick 36.5 inch & Gryphon Elan D2 Indoor Field Hockey Stick 36.5 inch.
• TK (Germany) — 5 models. German hockey innovation since 1985. Try TK Performance 3 Advanced Field Hockey Stick 36.5 inch & TK Black Elephant Elite Indoor Field Hockey Stick 36.5 inch.
• Mazon (Netherlands) — 5 models. Dutch brand offering good-value sticks and stick packages for juniors and club players. Try Mazon Fusion 500 Field Hockey Stick 36.5 inch & Mazon Fusion 700 Field Hockey Stick 36.5 inch.
• Generic — 4 models. Try Generic Ritual Velocity 75 Field Hockey Stick 36.5 inch & Generic Ritual Velocity 95 Field Hockey Stick 36.5 inch.
• Mercian (England) — 4 models. English hockey brand known for durable composite sticks. Try Mercian CF5 Composite Hockey Stick 36.5 inch Light & Mercian Entry Level Composite Stick 36.5 inch.
• Osaka (Netherlands) — 3 models. Dutch brand known for bold designs and the Pro Tour range, popular with juniors and club players. Try Osaka Stick Pro Tour 70 36.5 inch & Osaka Stick Pro Bow 70 36.5 inch.
• Brine (USA) — 2 models. American brand with sticks and protection for school and club players. Try Brine CD 2.0 Field Hockey Stick -.5 36.5 inch & Brine Cempa 5.0 22mm Bow Composite Field Hockey Stick 36.5 inch.
• STX (USA) — 1 model. American-engineered sticks and protection for every level. Try STX IX 901 Indoor Field Hockey Stick 36.5 inch.

Want to see a brand's full range? Browse all field hockey brands.

Why compare 36.5 inch sticks on FieldHockeyWorld

• Checked at listing level: we read every Amazon listing and its size variants, so the "Buy on Amazon" button on this page opens the 36.5" version of each stick, not a random size.
• Real specs, not hype: carbon %, bow, weight and length are pulled from the brand and listing data and compared side by side.
• Independent: no brand pays to be listed. We earn a small Amazon commission at no extra cost to you (disclosure).
• Written by a researcher: guides are written by Mélanie Baumer and reviewed against FIH rules and manufacturer size charts (how we choose products).

Other field hockey stick lengths

Compare every size: 28", 29", 30", 31", 32", 33", 34", 35", 35.5", 36", 37.5" & 38.5". Or go back to all field hockey sticks, the stick length guide or the FieldHockeyWorld homepage.