# HockeyTested

> Hockey gear reviews and buying guides for ice, inline, roller, street and field hockey: sticks, skates, helmets, pads and goalie gear, with sizing explained, plus reader codes.

HockeyTested publishes hockey gear reviews, buying guides and reader discount codes. Every review states who the product suits, the current price from the brand's own store, and any active reader code.

## Key pages
- [Reviews](https://hockeytested.com/reviews): every product we recommend
- [Buying guides](https://hockeytested.com/guides): how to choose
- [Glossary](https://hockeytested.com/glossary): hockey gear terms defined
- [How we test](https://hockeytested.com/testing-methodology)

## Topics
- [Ice hockey](https://hockeytested.com/category/ice-hockey): Ice hockey sticks, skates, helmets, gloves and protective gear.
- [Inline & roller](https://hockeytested.com/category/inline-roller): Inline and roller hockey skates, wheels, bearings, pucks and pants.
- [Street hockey](https://hockeytested.com/category/street-hockey): Street and ball hockey sticks, balls, nets and goalie gear.
- [Field hockey](https://hockeytested.com/category/field-hockey): Field hockey sticks, shin guards, mouthguards, goggles, balls and goalkeeping kit.

## Buying guides
- [Ball Hockey Goalie Gear: Choose a Set and Check Its Contents](https://hockeytested.com/guides/ball-hockey-goalie-equipment-guide): For ball hockey goalie equipment, start with the current rulebook for your league and age group, then choose a set intended for street or ball hockey. Compare the exact included pieces and the product's stated ball compatibility: Franklin's Comp 100 junior set lists leg pads, a catch glove and blocker, with the helmet and chest pad sold separately. Use the size information for the exact set rather than treating junior labels as interchangeable.
- [Hockey Glove Sizing Guide: Hand Length and Fit](https://hockeytested.com/guides/hockey-glove-sizing-guide): Bauer measures hand length from the middle-finger tip to the wrist crease and maps that measurement to its youth, junior, intermediate and senior glove chart. Use the chart for the exact glove you are considering, since one brand's size label is not a universal measurement. Try the glove with your stick and elbow pads to check finger movement, wrist comfort and cuff clearance.
- [Hockey Pants Sizing Guide: Waist, Fit and Coverage](https://hockeytested.com/guides/hockey-pants-sizing-guide): Start with the chart for the exact hockey pant model. Bauer's player-pant guide measures the waist where pants naturally sit, then applies its own calculation for men and women; that method should not be transferred to another brand's chart. Try the selected size with your base layer and shin pads, and check the product's adjustment instructions.
- [Hockey Skate Sharpening: Radius of Hollow Explained](https://hockeytested.com/guides/hockey-skate-radius-of-hollow-guide): Radius of hollow describes the groove sharpened into the bottom of an ice skate blade. Sparx explains that a smaller radius cuts a deeper hollow with more bite, while a larger radius is shallower and offers more glide. The most common traditional cuts on its guide are 1/2 inch and 5/8 inch; use your current setting as a reference and treat any change as a personal equipment choice.
- [Field Hockey Goalkeeper Gear: Fit and Rules Guide](https://hockeytested.com/guides/field-hockey-goalkeeper-gear-guide): Start with the rulebook for your competition and use the size chart for each piece, because goalkeeper equipment has several components with different fit measures. FIH lists goalkeeper PPE across head, body, hand and leg equipment; OBO’s current chart sizes helmets, body armour, leg guards and foot protectors separately.
- [Field Hockey Shin Guards and Goggles: Fit and Rules](https://hockeytested.com/guides/field-hockey-protective-gear-guide): Start with the rulebook for your competition, then choose shin guards and a mouthguard that fit the player and the gear instructions. Eye protection and face masks have rule-specific conditions, so check the current event rules before buying or wearing a model.
- [Field Hockey Stick Buying Guide: Length, Bow and Weight](https://hockeytested.com/guides/field-hockey-stick-buying-guide): Size a field hockey stick so the top reaches about the hip bone when you stand it beside you. FIH rules cap length at 105 cm, weight at 737 g and bow depth at 25 mm. Bow position changes the game: a regular bow suits beginners and all-round play, while low bows help drag flicks and lifting the ball. Higher carbon makes a stick stiffer and more powerful but less forgiving. Every stick is right-handed by rule.
- [Hockey Goalie Pad Sizing: Measure Shin Height and Knee Stack](https://hockeytested.com/guides/hockey-goalie-pad-sizing-guide): Start with the measurement and chart published for the goalie pad you plan to buy, because manufacturers can use different sizing systems. Bauer's current guide measures from the floor to the center of the knee and says the knee should land in the center of the pad's knee stack in butterfly.
- [Hockey Helmet Certification: HECC, CSA, Fit and Expiry](https://hockeytested.com/guides/hockey-helmet-certification): In the United States, hockey helmets and face masks must carry a valid HECC certification sticker, and the sticker shows an expiration date after which the helmet is no longer certified for play. Canadian play uses CSA certification. USA Hockey requires full face protection for youth and girls' and women's players. Fit the helmet snugly with no gaps, and replace it after the sticker date, after a hard impact, or if it is damaged.
- [Hockey Skate Sizing Guide: Fit, Width and Heat Molding](https://hockeytested.com/guides/hockey-skate-sizing-guide): Hockey skates usually run about one to one and a half sizes smaller than your shoe size, but each maker publishes its own chart. Choose the width and fit profile that matches your foot volume, then check that your toes lightly touch the cap when standing and pull back when you bend your knees. Your heel should not lift. Many skates can be heat molded at a shop for a closer fit.
- [Hockey Stick Curves Explained: Heel, Mid, Toe, Lie and Face](https://hockeytested.com/guides/hockey-stick-curves-explained): A blade curve is described by where it bends (heel, mid or toe), how open the face is, and its lie. Mid curves are the most versatile and suit beginners. Toe curves help quick release and toe drags; heel curves help slap shots and lifting the puck. An open face lifts the puck more easily, and a closed face keeps shots low. Lie should let the blade sit flat on the ice in your normal stance.
- [Hockey Stick Flex and Length: How to Size an Ice Hockey Stick](https://hockeytested.com/guides/hockey-stick-flex-and-length): A common starting point for flex is about half your body weight in pounds, then adjust for strength and shooting style. Sticks come in youth, junior, intermediate and senior sizes with rising flex ranges. For length, the top of the stick usually reaches between the chin and nose with skates on, depending on position and preference. Cutting a stick shorter makes it stiffer, and adding an extension makes it more flexible.
- [Ice vs Inline Hockey: Rules, Gear and Skates Compared](https://hockeytested.com/guides/ice-vs-inline-hockey): Ice hockey is played five skaters and a goalie a side on ice with blade skates and a hard rubber puck. Inline hockey is commonly played four skaters and a goalie a side on sport court or similar surfaces, with wheeled skates and a lighter plastic puck or ball. Inline leagues often limit contact and use lighter pants and protection. Many skills transfer, but skates, stopping and edge work feel different.
- [Indoor vs Outdoor Inline Hockey Wheels: Surface and Hardness](https://hockeytested.com/guides/indoor-vs-outdoor-inline-hockey-wheels): Choose wheels using the surface recommendation for the exact product and your skate setup. Labeda lists distinct outdoor and all-purpose products and says its hardness guidance is general, with player weight and skating ability also relevant.
- [Street Hockey Balls and Pucks: Temperature Ratings Explained](https://hockeytested.com/guides/street-hockey-ball-guide): Street hockey balls are made for different temperatures: a ball for hot weather stays firm, and a ball for cold weather stays soft enough not to crack. Makers color-code their balls, but the codes differ between brands, so read the rating on the package. No-bounce balls stay on the ground for better control. Street pucks glide on small runners and suit smooth surfaces.
- [Street Hockey Net Guide: Size, Frame and Storage](https://hockeytested.com/guides/street-hockey-net-guide): Measure the playing area and compare the width, height and depth of the exact net before buying. Franklin sells mini, youth-size and larger goals, so read the product dimensions and intended play format instead of assuming every street hockey net is the same size.

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