Reply To: Equipment: Wood vs Composite Sticks

[DMan]

Thanks Coachy,

I'm glad to hear there's some middle ground with the composite sticks. I did pick up the cheapest ($65) one available here a while back, and I found that it was bottom heavy and there was less feel than with a wood stick. I haven't tried any mid-range one piece composites, but I did use composite shafts for a while before they started making them tapered. They had great feel and there was the option of a wood blade or a composite blade depending upon your preference. It was a relatively affordable situation but they are pretty hard to come by these days. Plus, the blades are up to $65 a piece.

It really is unfortunate that the stick companies are taking it to the players / families. A 10-12 year old's stick should not cost $130. I just wish the kids knew that the equipment doesn't make the player. If the parents knew more they might be able to help put the brakes on this trend.

Dave