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Finding #womenshockeysticks- It can be an adventure (Not)

Women have been playing hockey right along with the boys since hockey’s infancy in Canada. However, most of the hockey sticks are not geared for us because the companies who make all of the hockey gear still cater to the boys. As a woman who plays defense on a co-ed team, this is what I look for. I like my shaft to be  strong enough to take the abuse but thin enough so I can get a firm grip on my stick. I also need a shaft that is short enough for me because I am 5’6 and do not like having to have my stick shortened or adding in an end plug. I prefer the blade to have a square toe and it can be geared for the senior sizing. Bottom line, females need hockey sticks that are friendly for our height and weight. Many times the intermediate sticks just don’t work and the senior sticks are not friendly for women.

Lastly, even though it may save you money, I still buy my hockey sticks in a pro-shop because I need to make sure it feels right for me. I may do all of the research but if it does not feel right in person, I do not want the hassle of having to send the stick back.

My Old #HockeyStick That Was Friendly Towards Female Hockey Players

Once upon a time, I used to play forward and this stick was the love of my life. This is the Sher-wood T90 Undercover Grip Sr. Composite Hockey Stick – Pink Edition. The reason why I loved it so much is it was perfect for sniper shooting, has a nice slim grip which is friendly for the female hockey player (most hockey sticks are geared for men). The problems came when I switched to defense with this stick. I ended up needing a stiffer flex than what this stick came in and started to prefer a more squared off toe than what this stick is offered on. I do recommend this stick for forwards, just not for defense players. This review is not sponsored.

Hockey Grips

I do have the Tacki Mac Patrick Kane Command Stick Grip on both of my hockey sticks and here are my thoughts. It is thinner than other Tacki Mac Grips and it does take some getting use to. The length is wonderful and does not wear down as fast as tape. However, I prefer a knob at the end of of my sticks. Bottom line, I do think they are worth it, especially if you do not want to be buying tape all of the time. This review is not sponsored.

Shoulder Pads That Are Not #Hockygirl Friendly

Oh Reebok, how I love most of your gear but your shoulder pads are not friendly for women. The shoulder caps are far to bulky and I visible am shuttering at the thought of taking a puck or stick to the chest because even though I have a small chest, there is not enough coverage here. Reebok’s hockey gear while being male dominated is still friendly for women but for chest protection, I can not recommend any of the shoulder pads for women. I could easily recommend their shoulder pads for the male hockey players.  The review is not sponsored.

*The offending shoulder pads are the Reebok Kinetic Fit 11K Sr. Shoulder Pads but all of there shoulder pads