The Hockey Industry’s Obsession with Weight
Every year, big brands shout louder about lighter sticks — 380g, 370g, 360g, 330g — as if a few grams could transform your game overnight. But here’s the truth: weight alone doesn’t make a stick better.
At Twig Hockey Company, we’ve spent over a decade testing and building sticks that balance lightweight design with real-world durability and performance. Because a stick that’s “crazy light” but breaks after two games doesn’t help anyone.
What Those Grams Really Mean
A 30-gram difference sounds big until you realize it’s about the same as one hockey tape roll.
What actually affects how a stick feels in your hands:
- Balance point: where the weight is distributed along the shaft and blade.
- Kick point: how quickly energy transfers during your shot.
- Blade feel: how the puck loads, sticks, and releases on contact.
A well-balanced 395-gram stick can feel lighter and play faster than a poorly balanced 360-gram stick.
Lightweight vs. Lightly Built
Most of the “ultra-light” sticks achieve their weight by cutting material from areas that matter — the blade core or shaft walls. It looks great on a spec sheet, but out on the ice, those shortcuts can lead to premature breakage or inconsistent shots.
That’s why Twig engineered the Rogue D Pro and Rogue D EX Pro lines to sit in that sweet spot — pro-level weights, but built for real players who actually use their sticks game after game.
The Real Secret: Balance and Construction
When players test Twig sticks for the first time, the most common reaction isn’t “wow, it’s light.”
It’s “wow, it feels perfect.”
That’s because our sticks are tuned for balance — not just minimal weight.
We use precision-laid carbon fiber (18K and 24K weaves) and reinforced shaft layers that maintain structural integrity without killing the feel.
When Lighter Does Matter
If you’re an elite forward who takes hundreds of quick-release shots a week, a sub-370g stick like the Dispatch C Pro can help with fatigue and hand speed.
But for most players, especially those who want their stick to last through a full season, chasing the lowest weight number isn’t the answer.
The goal is to find your perfect balance of weight, flex, and feel — and that’s exactly where Twig specializes.
So, Do You Really Need a 360-Gram or Lighter Stick?
If you’re a pro chasing fractions of seconds, maybe.
If you’re a player who values consistency, puck control, and a stick that lasts, then the answer is simple: you need a stick that performs — not just one that weighs less.
Try one of Twig’s Rogue and Dispatch Series sticks and you’ll feel the difference in the first shift.
