How to Make a Hockey Stick Longer

Introduction

As you grow and play hockey from a young age, you may outgrow your hockey stick. However, by adding an extender, you can get more life out of it.

If you have a hockey stick that has become too short for you, follow this simple guide to extend its use.

This solution is suitable for hockey sticks that are too short. If you prefer to use a composite extender, this fix may not be applicable, as we will be using a wooden extender.

Happy fixing!

What you need

Step 1 How to Make a Hockey Stick Longer

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Procure an extender that will fit your stick.
Your stick should say if it is a junior or senior stick; get the corresponding extender.

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Step 2

Remove the tape on the end of the stick.

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Step 3

Remove the plug/stopper from the end of the stick using a spudger.

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Step 4

Heat the glue on the extender with a hair dryer for approximately four minutes.
The glue should look wet and sticky.

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Step 5

Heat the end of the stick up where you will insert the extender for about five minutes.

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Step 6

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Insert the extender into the butt of the stick.
You can flip the stick and use the ground to help get the extender in all the way since it is a snug fit.
You can use the hair dryer as needed to heat the glue and the stick up more if you are having a hard time getting the extender in.

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Step 7

Wipe the excess glue where the stick and extender join with a rag or napkin.
Allow the glue to dry for about 10 minutes.
You can also go onto the next step if the stick is cooled down to normal temperature.