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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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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The Top Questions You Ask About Our Hockey Sticks and Our Company

Take a look here to see answers to the questions you are likely asking in your head right now. This is a compilation of the most common ones that come in to our mailbox.
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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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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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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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Compare Elite Hockey Sticks of the 2018-2019 Season

See what are you getting from the elite hockey sticks of 2018-2019 from all the major brands, Bauer, CCM, Warrior, True, Sher-wood, STX, and of course ours at Twig Hockey Co.
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Hockey 101: An Introduction to Sticks

In case you are new to the sport, the hockey stick is the sport’s equivalent to a baseball player’s bat, a golfer’s club, a bowler’s ball, etc. Selecting the right one is always of utmost importance. When you go on a scoring streak, you will be babying your stick and proclaiming its greatness to anyone willing to lend an ear. However, when you go through a scoring drought, if you don’t break down and smash it over the bench wall (which we do not encourage,) you will be trolling the pro shop and your teammate’s sticks looking for a replacement.
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