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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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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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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What Size Hockey Stick? Right Flex, Right Length, Right Size.

Unless you're really in the hockey equipment loop, buying a hockey stick for your child can be a real headache. Are they a junior, youth, or intermediate size? What is flex? How big should it be? Fortunately for you, we've attempted to make it a bit easier for you to select. So read on to get all the details of our guide.
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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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The Best Hockey Sticks Available for Your Kid in 2019

You want the hockey gear that's going help your kid be the best that they can be. We've compiled a list of all elite level hockey sticks for young players on the market right now for the 2019-2020 season.
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