Player Left
Right hand at the top; left hand lower. Compare this setup with the opposite side for comfort and control.
THE GWIND SPECIFICATION GUIDE
FIND YOUR
PLAYER SIDE.
Start with natural control. Confirm the hands behind the label.
IN THIS GUIDE
- Lower-hand position
- Natural control
- Goalie glove setup
A clearer specification starts with the details.
What is hockey stick player side?
For a player stick, left or right refers to the shooting setup. A left-handed setup places the left hand lower on the shaft and the right hand at the top; a right-handed setup reverses those positions.
Goalie terminology also involves the catching glove and blocker. Confirm which hand holds the stick and blocker, rather than relying on the word “left” or “right” alone. The diagrams below show the four GWIND reference setups.
What does player side affect?
Player side determines the orientation of your blade and the hand arrangement used for passing, shooting and control. Everyday writing handedness does not settle the choice; start by holding and moving a stick naturally.
Try both arrangements if you are new to the game. Compare puck handling, passing and a few controlled shots. Once you know your comfortable side, choose the corresponding curve orientation and include the hand positions in your order notes.
PLAYER SIDE GUIDE.
Select the side that feels natural for control, shooting and comfort. The top hand directs the stick; the lower hand adds force and support.
Player Right
Left hand at the top; right hand lower. Compare this setup with the opposite side for comfort and control.
Goalie Left
Right hand holds stick and blocker; left glove catches. This setup is also called regular.
Goalie Right
Left hand holds stick and blocker; right glove catches. Also called “full right.”
Not sure which side you are?
- Hold a stick naturally
- Try a few shots
- Handle a puck
- Compare comfort and balance
Your chosen side should feel instinctive and controlled.
Build details and availability are confirmed with GWIND for your project.
DISCUSS YOUR SPECSPLAYER SIDE / QUESTIONS, ANSWERED
QUESTIONS?
ANSWERED.
Common questions about player side, before you settle on your specification.
ASK GWINDPlayer Side questions
I write with my right hand. Do I need a right-handed stick?
Not necessarily. Writing handedness does not determine shooting side. Try both setups and compare control and comfort. A left-handed player setup has the right hand at the top and the left hand lower.
How do I identify a right-handed player stick setup?
The left hand is at the top of the shaft and the right hand is lower. Include these positions with your requested side if you are unsure about a retailer’s naming convention.
What do regular and full right mean for a goalie?
Regular uses the right hand for the stick and blocker and the left for the catching glove. Full right reverses that arrangement. Confirm both glove and stick hands when preparing a goalie specification.
Can I simply turn a curved stick around to change sides?
That does not provide the corresponding forehand curve. Choose the intended left or right orientation and confirm the requested pattern is available for that side before approving your GWIND build.