Field hockey stick size chart
Choose stick length by height. Standing upright, the top of the stick should reach about your hip bone.
| 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").
How to measure for a field hockey stick
Stand straight and hold the stick beside your leg with the toe on the ground. The top should reach your hip bone. Juniors usually move up in 2" steps (28", 30", 32", 34"), while adults choose between 35.5", 36.5" and 37.5". The 36.5" stick is the standard adult length and the most popular size on Amazon.
Which lengths do brands make?
28" (10), 29" (2), 30" (7), 31" (3), 32" (10), 33" (3), 34" (14), 35" (16), 35.5" (11), 36" (8), 36.5" (49), 37.5" (41) & 38.5" (1). Odd sizes such as 29", 31" and 33" are made by only a few brands. 37" & 38" sticks are rarely sold in stores; choose the nearest stock size.
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