Y1 hockey gloves and Kookaburra chamois hockey grip
buying guide

Hockey Gloves and Grips: How to Choose and Regrip Your Stick

Shell gloves or winter gloves, chamois or cushion grips: how to choose both, plus a simple step-by-step guide to regripping a hockey stick.
Grays and Adidas hockey shin pads for junior and adult players
buying guide

Hockey Shin Pads: How to Choose and Size Shin Guards

Strapless or strapped, how to measure for the right size, and why a fitted mouthguard belongs in the same bag: our guide to hockey shin pads.
Y1 ADB 30 field hockey stick 2026/27 in blue
Buying Guide

How to Choose a Hockey Stick: Length, Bow and Carbon Explained

A hockey stick size chart by height, the difference between mid bow and low bow, and how much carbon you really need. A clear guide for juniors, beginners and club players.
Kookaburra Vex hockey shoes in grey
Buying Guide

Hockey Shoes vs Astro Trainers: What to Wear on Sand, Water and 3G Pitches

Do you need proper hockey shoes or will astro trainers do? We explain the difference and what works best on sand-based, water-based and 3G pitches.
Grays G600 field hockey shin guards
Beginners

Hockey Kit Checklist for Juniors and Adults

Everything you need for hockey training and matches, from stick, shin pads and mouthguard to shoes, balls and a bag, with tips on what juniors really need on day one.