Floorball Stick Shaft Technologies

Floorball Stick manufacturers continue to innovate with new styles of stick shaft to provide the player with greater accuracy, ball control, speed and power. These technologies are outlined below;

• Aero Hole Technology (AHT) - This floorball stick shaft features a number of ellipse-shaped 'holes' placed along the shaft between the grip and the blade. These holes are designed to perform two functions; Reduce air resistance and make the stick torsion stiffer and more balanced. These functions combine to make your swing faster and give you greater shooting and passing precision.

• Bow - This style of floorball stick shaft is curved from the bottom of the grip to the blade and has a profile not unlike an arrow bow. Similar in concept to the 'Curve', the Bow is said to provide even more power to your shots.

• Bubble - A 'bubble' is placed towards the grip of the shaft which moves the sticks flex closer to the blade and provides more power and a greater kick to your shots.

• Curve - A 'curve' is added to the bottom of the shaft to create an increased angle towards the blade which has the effect of adding power to your shots. Curve styled floorball sticks are generally available with either a 1.5 or 3.0 degree curve. The greater the curve the more power will be added to your shooting.

• Double Bubble - Similar to the 'Bubble' style of stick shaft, a second smaller bubble is placed below the first. The second bubble effectively moves the sticks flex point even closer to the blade providing even more power and adding an even greater kick to your shot.

• Pistol - This type of floorball stick features a 'pistol' shaped grip at the top of the shaft. This providesa slightly angled grip, creating the feeling of holding a handgun. This is aimed at providing greater feel and control when using the floorball stick single handed.

• Two Way System (TWS) - Features 'waves' along the lower part of the shaft which gives a harder flex on the forehand side than on the backhand side. Effectively two shafts in one, you get the shooting benefit of a stiffer shaft and the ball control of a softer one from the one floorball stick.