Broomball Equipment
It's time to get ready for the 2002 season! Brooms, balls, shoes, gloves and pads. You'll need them all if you're a serious broomball player. Each section below ranks equipment from different manufacturers. You can buy most of this equipment online at Red Rock Sports or STX. For custom jerseys, pants and apparel, contact Jon Lee of General Sports at (612) 928-1759.
Balls
Every team needs game balls for league and tournament play. Indoor tournaments and leagues usually require a rubber broomball, while outdoor play requires a handsewn broomball.
| Ball | Price | Score |
| Baden 9425 (Outdoor) | $23 | 5 out of 5 |
| Forest Ice BLOR-700 (Indoor) | $16 | 4 out of 5 |
| Forest Ice BLSA-720 (Outdoor) | $23 | 4 out of 5 |
| D-Gel 256 (Indoor) | $16 | 3 out of 5 |
| D-Gel 236 (Indoor) | $13 | 1 out of 5 |
Sticks
Every player must have a stick. Forest Ice, D-Gel and STX all make good sticks. While wooden sticks tend to break, aluminum sticks will bend. Pick your poison. Many players like the light, aluminum sticks for stick handling purposes. High school players like wooden sticks because they're cheaper.
| Stick | Price | Score |
| STX Gold Crown | $70 | 4 out of 5 |
| D-Gel 601 (Aluminum) | $28 | 4 out of 5 |
| Forest Ice Pro 500 (Aluminum) | $35 | 4 out of 5 |
| STX Spyder | $30 | 3 out of 5 |
| Forest Ice Pro 2000 (Wood) | $25 | 2 out of 5 |
| D-Gel 747 (Wood) | $25 | 2 out of 5 |
| STX Laser | $15 | 2 out of 5 |
The STX Gold Crown broom is great for stick handling because it is light. It is a very sturdy broom, so if you want to look elite, while not spending a lot over the long run, buy that one.
Shoes
Shoes are recommended for better traction. Broomball equipment manufacturers create two different types of shoes. Outdoor shoes are made with divots in them to collect snow during harsh winter games. Indoor shoes are made for better traction on indoor ice.
| Shoes | Price | Score |
| Forest Ice Spider (Indoor Shoes) | $65 | 5 out of 5 |
| D-Gel Radial (Indoor Shoes) | $70 | 5 out of 5 |
| Acton Spider (Indoor Shoes) | $70 | 4 out of 5 |
| Forest Ice Traction (Outdoor Shoes) | $65 | 3 out of 5 |
| D-Gel Air-O (Outdoor Shoes) | $70 | 3 out of 5 |
| Acton Traction (Outdoor Shoes) | $70 | 2 out of 5 |
Order online at these sites:
D-Gel
Red Rock Sports
STX
For the best custom uniforms and apparel, contact Jon Lee at General Sports at (612) 928-1759.
NOTE: The opinions of this page are just that - opinions. These rankings were taken from various broomball players who have all used one or more pieces of equipment mentioned above. Prices may vary from retailer to retailer. For more information about the products, please visit the manufacturer's web site: D-Gel, Forest Ice, and STX