Penalty Box | Hockey Stick Guides & Buying Advice by Twig

The Truth About Stick Weight: Do You Really Need a 360-Gram or Lighter Stick?

Lightweight sticks are all the rage, but does shaving 30 grams actually make you a better player? Discover the real story behind hockey stick weight and performance — and why your Twig’s balance matters more than grams.
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The Beer League Stick Buyer’s Guide: Performance, Durability & Value

Beer league hockey isn’t just a pastime—it’s a way of life. Whether you're playing for the love of the game, the post-game beverages, or just an excuse to lace ‘em up, having the right stick matters. But with so many options, how do you choose one that balances performance, durability, and value?
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Adapting to Industry Trends and Enhancing Player Experience

In the dynamic world of sports, adaptation and innovation are key to staying relevant. This is why we’re following industry trends and making it easier for players to find their perfect hockey stick from our lineup.
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How Much Can I Cut My Hockey Stick Down?

If you're a hockey player, you probably know that your stick flex is an important factor in your performance. But do you know how your stick flex changes as you cut down your stick to fit your height and preference? Here we explain the basics of stick flex when you cut your stick down.
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What’s the Difference in Carbon Fiber Types Used in Hockey Sticks?

In the hockey stick industry, carbon fiber is used to make composite materials that are lighter, stronger, and stiffer than traditional materials, such as wood or aluminum. Composite materials are made by combining carbon fiber with a resin matrix that binds the fibers together and gives them shape and structure. Composite materials can be molded into different shapes and sizes to create hockey sticks with different features and characteristics. However, not all carbon fibers are the same. In this blog post, we will compare and contrast three different types of carbon fibers that are heavily used in top end ice hockey stick manufacturing.
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Compare Hockey Sticks of the 2022-2023 Season

An updated look at what you are getting from the top levels of hockey sticks from all the major brands: Bauer, CCM, Warrior, True, Sherwood, and of course ours at Twig Hockey Company.
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Pro-Level Hockey Sticks vs. The Rest

Read what makes the best, pro-level hockey sticks the preferred choice of the NHL and how they're different from lower price point sticks.
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Compare Hockey Sticks of the 2020-2021 Season

See what you are getting from the top levels of hockey sticks from all the major brands: Bauer, CCM, Warrior, True, Sherwood, STX, and of course ours at Twig Hockey Company.
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Meet Rogue A - Built to Burn Holes in the Net

You've loved our Rogue line of hockey sticks for quite some time now. Well, it's time to meet our latest elite level, top-of-the-line stick here at Twig Hockey Company. Today, we give you the Rogue A. Let's jump into the details and see what makes this stick special.
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Returning to Hockey During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Times are tense, but people are starting to step back into team sports, including ice hockey. If you're wondering what that might look like, take a look at the structure and rules that we've got to follow here in West Michigan.
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