Hi, we need to buy a hockey stick for school. It's compulsory for year 3 (age 8). I was going to get a cheapish one from Sports Direct but have since been told about wooden v composite. For a beginner child who isn't very sporty and is quite small for their age, I'm thinking a lighter stick may be better which, in turn, may encourage enjoyment of the sport. I know wooden sticks are good for a solid push etc but I'm thinking for beginner hockey lighter may be better. What do you think? Also, what brands are good for beginner hockey sticks? Slazenger and Grays seem quite popular on the web. Are these ok? I don't want to spend a fortune as I also need to buy shin pads and a mouth guard etc (any advice on brands for these also welcome!).
I did play hockey as a child but I didn't play until high school so was bigger. And back then we just all had standard wooden sticks from the PE room!
Thank you vm!