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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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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OpenAI, ChatGPT and Hockey -- What does it know?

There's been so much publicity around ChatGPT and A.I. recently that we had to give it a test. What does it really know about hockey sticks, hockey, and us at Twig Hockey Company? Take a look.....
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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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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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The Bauer Supreme ADV Hockey Stick Is Here: Lets Break it Down

Lets break down the latest release of "The lightest stick ever made." The Bauer Advanced Series Supreme ADV hockey stick. -- Updated 10/2019. Originally posted 01/2018 with the Vapor ADV release --
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What's new in Hockey Sticks for the 2019-2020 Season?

Lets take a look at what's new in hockey sticks for players in this new season.
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Say Hello To Our New Rogue and Dispatch Twigs

The time has come. The Deux set the precedent for what kind of hockey sticks we were bringing to the table. Now it's time to release our new elite-level models, the Rogue and the Dispatch. Check them out before release here.
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