FAQs
Where is Ballistik™ Hockey Inc. located?
How long has Ballistik™ been in business?
Why should I choose Ballistik™ over other brands?
Where can I purchase a Ballistik™ Hockey stick?
Why should I buy a composite stick over wood?
What makes the Ballistik™ line unique?
How Do I Pick the Right Stick?
What is your replacement warranty policy?
Are composites for recreational players and juniors too?
Can composites save me money?
How do I buy your products?
Where is Ballistik™ Hockey Inc. located?
Ballistik™ Hockey Inc. is based in Ottawa, Canada.
How long has Ballistik™ been in business?
Ballistik™ and affiliated companies have been designing and manufacturing "proprietary" composite hockey sticks for over 13 years.
In this time Ballistik™ has produced over 2 million units under various OEM brand names such as Bauer, Hespeler, Louisville, Mission, Nike, Sherwood and Victoriaville. In 2001 many of our OEM customers moved operations overseas. At this time, we decided to begin providing the highest quality, Canadian made composite hockey sticks and shafts under our own factory direct brand, Ballistik™ Hockey.
Why should I choose Ballistik™ over other brands?
In short, Ballistik™ has the industry proven experience in composite stick manufacturing and has developed performance enhancing, extremely durable, patent pending products, supported by the industries longest replacement warranty.”
Where can I purchase a Ballistik™ Hockey stick?
We sell our sticks at a variety of great retailers. Click on the Find a Retailer link on our front page to find the one nearest you.
Why should I buy a composite stick over wood?
Just as graphite composite materials have become the “defacto” performance standard in the tennis and golfing industry, composites are rapidly becoming the standard in the hockey stick world and are pushing aside the old wood and aluminum products. Composite sticks, shafts and blades offer many performance advantages to hockey players of all skills and ages when compared to wood or aluminum. In fact, the vast majority of NHL players have made the switch to composite sticks to improve their performance for the following reasons:
- Improved Shooting Performance and Consistency
- Consistency in the product throughout it’s life
- Lighter and More Consistent Weight
- Durability
Ballistik™ composite sticks make excellent economic sense over the long run while providing superior performance to all levels and types of players. Ballistik™ sticks and shafts have proven to be the most durable on the market.
What makes the Ballistik™ line unique?
There are five main reasons to consider Ballistik™ composite hockey products:
- Ballistik offers Canadian made products
- Performance enhancing
- Extreme durability
- Industries longest replacement warranty
- Professional and courteous customer service
How Do I Pick the Right Stick?
Selecting the right stick is critical to comfort and improved performance.
Factors to consider when selecting the right hockey stick
Shaft Stiffness *
| Recreational and Competitive finesse players | ||
| Mid Flex (090) | Strong forwards, equal wrist & slap shots | |
| Stiff Flex (100) | Defense & strong forwards, good slap shots | |
| Pro Stiff Flex (110) | Strongest players, very hard shot |
Blade Type
| Mid Curve | Traditional, best all around | |
| Heel Curve | Raise the puck quickly with snap and slap shots | |
| Toe Curve | Used for fast rising shots. Also provides ability to more accurately direct wrist shots | |
Shot release, as puck is set back from the shaft |
Blade Lie *
| 5 | Puck farther from body, more wind up | |
| 6 | Puck closer to body |
Category
- Senior: Adult males, strong teens & women
- Intermediate: Adult women, tall youth
- Junior: Youth (<12 yrs)
What is your replacement warranty policy?
Ballistik Hockey offers an industry leading, one-time replacement warranty under our 30/45/45 day program: 30 days on composite blades, 45 days on one-piece sticks, and 45 days on shafts. We can offer this due to the high durability standards on our products.
Refer to our warranty policy for specific terms, conditions and procedures.
Are composites for recreational players and juniors too?
Yes, all levels of hockey players will benefit. Ballistik's light weight, variable flex models, and durable construction, will meet the needs for all levels, professional or recreational, allowing the player to optimize their shooting performance and improve their overall game.
Can composites save me money?
Yes, with up to seven (7x) times less breakage, and Ballistik's cost effective design, Ballistik™ is a cost saving solution – a true wood replacement alternative. The player will experience cost savings over the course of a season or two with an improved performance to their game.
How do I buy your products?
Ballistik™ product can be found at a retailer near you. Click here to go to our dealer finder.