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Stick Length
The correct length for your Floorball stick is determined by a combination of
your height, position and playing style. An easy rule deciding which length to
use is that the top of the stick should reach your belly button or 1 to 2
inches above it. A short stick will give increased ball control and allow for
quick movement around the court. A longer stick will give more power on wrist
and slap shots and increased ability to poke check the ball away from an
attacker. Consequently, attacking players tend to use shorter sticks than
defenders. Below is a simple chart for determining approximate stick length
based on your height.
Height / Shaft Length
43 and under (130 cm) / 27.6 (70 cm)
43 - 49 (130 - 145 cm) / 29.5 (75 cm)
49 - 51 (145 - 155 cm) / 31.5 (80 cm)
51 - 55 (155 - 165 cm) / 34.3 (87 cm)
55 - 58 (165 - 175 cm) / 35.8 (91 cm)
58 - 63 (175 - 190 cm) / 37.4 - 39.4" (95 - 100 cm)
63 and over (190 cm +) / 39.4 (100 cm)
Blade
The stiffness of the blade influences ball control, passing accuracy and
shooting power. A soft HDPE blade is easier to shape and form enabling you to
perform those air tricks! A soft blade also increases ball handling ability and
shooting and passing accuracy. A hard PA blade provides more power to shots and
passes.
Shaft Flex
The flex is a measure of the stiffness of the shaft. A lower number results is
a stiffer shaft. The strength, position and technique of the player largely
determines what is the most suitable shaft flex. Typical shaft flexes for males
players range from 28 mm to 23 mm. Top level female players most often use 32
mm to 26 mm flex shafts. It is recommended that junior players play with a
shaft flex of 30 mm and below.
Shaft Profile
This is the shape of the shaft and is largely determined by personal preference
alone. Oval and square shafts most closely resemble a hockey shaft shape. Half
semi oval provides the oval shape for the top third of the shaft only.
Shoots Right The left hand is
located on the top of the shaft and the right hand is positioned lower down on
the shaft. Shooting is performed to the right side of the body.
Shoots Left The right hand is located on the top of the shaft and the
left hand is positioned lower down on the shaft. Shooting is performed to the
left side of the body.
Shaft The stick shaft is the base in the construction and decides the
performance of the stick.
Flex The stick flex is measured in millimeters (mm), and describes how
much a shaft bends with a load of 300N, 800 mm between supports. A lower number
results in a stiffer shaft. The stiffest flex certified by the IFF is 23 mm.
Blade The blade is made of plastic and transfers the power of the shaft
into the blade. The blade is a large part of the performance of a stick and
therefore one of the most important parts. The blade can be curved to fit all
imaginable playing styles.
FORBA a scaled down version of Floorball, most often played 2-on-2 or
3-on-3 with no goalies and smaller goals. There are no official rules for Forba
and play is adapted to whatever suits the situation. Forba is most popular as a
co-ed recreational game played amongst friends or co-workers.
Rebound Measures how fast a shaft straightens up after bending
(gathering power) to the floor. The faster rebound (mid, fast or superfast) -
the more powerful the shot.
Profile The shaft profile explains the shape of the shaft, round, oval,
semi-oval, or ½ semi oval.
Shaft length The shaft length is measured from the end cap (top of the
shaft) to the lower part of the shaft, approximately 40 mm down into the blade.
Total length The length of the entire stick including both the shaft and
blade.
Weight Total weight of the stick including shaft, grip and blade.
Nepol Trade name for polypropylene plastic with long glass fiber
reinforcement. A light yet highly durable plastic for use in Floorball
equipment.
HDPE High Density Polyethylene. The type of thermoplastic used to make
soft blades.
PA Polyamide. Nylon fiber used to make hard baldes.
Junior Floorball sticks designed for youth players and adults 5 5 tall
and under.
Recreational Floorball sticks designed for adults playing for fun,
exercise and in social/work groups. Blade is a straight to enable play for both
left and right sided players.
Competition Floorball sticks designed for competitive and advanced
junior players with left or right option on the blade.
Pro Floorball sticks designed for the advanced competitive player, male
and female.
Elite Floorball sticks designed for play at the highest level of
competition.
Elite Series Packs (ESP) Elite Floorball stick, extra blade and
accessory pack designed for use at the elite level.
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