Best hockey sticks under R500

We found 6 sticks at R500 or less across South African shops. All of them are junior sticks.

Ages about 5 to 8 (sizes up to 30")

• Alfa Tango Hockey Stick: R250 at SportsApp. Wood and fibreglass. Sizes 28"–36".
• Tora Shwack Blue - 10% Carbon - Junior Hockey Stick: R325 (was R650) at Tora Athletic. 10% carbon composite, mid bow. Sizes 28"–34".
• GRYPHON Bolt Blue G26: R380 at Planet Hockey. Wood. Sizes 26"–36".
• GRYPHON Gator 2025 White/Blue: R390 (was R540) at Planet Hockey. Not stated by shop. Sizes 26"–36".

Ages about 9 to 12 (sizes 32" to 36")

• Alfa Tango Hockey Stick: R250 at SportsApp. Wood and fibreglass. Sizes 28"–36".
• Tora Shwack Blue - 10% Carbon - Junior Hockey Stick: R325 (was R650) at Tora Athletic. 10% carbon composite, mid bow. Sizes 28"–34".
• GRYPHON Bolt Blue G26: R380 at Planet Hockey. Wood. Sizes 26"–36".
• GRYPHON Gator 2025 White/Blue: R390 (was R540) at Planet Hockey. Not stated by shop. Sizes 26"–36".
• Tora Shweet - 10% Carbon - Junior Hockey Stick: R495 (was R550) at Tora Athletic. 10% carbon composite, mid bow. Sizes 32"–35".
• Tora Shwizzle - 10% Carbon - Junior Hockey Stick: R495 (was R550) at Tora Athletic. 10% carbon composite, mid bow. Sizes 32"–35".

Teens and adults

We didn't find any senior stick (36.5" and up) under R500. The cheapest senior sticks in our list are GRYPHON Flow 2025 Black at R790, Alfa AX 1 Hockey Stick at R810 and Alfa AX 2 Hockey Stick at R930.

What to look for at this price

• The right length first. A stick that is too long is harder to control. Use the size chart.
• Wood or low-carbon composite. Sticks in this price range are wooden or have about 10% carbon, which is typical for beginner sticks.
• Mid bow. Beginner and junior sticks usually have a standard or mid bow, an all-round shape. See bow types.

Prices are as shown on each shop's website on 2026-10-17. Sale prices can end without notice.