A goalkeeper’s hurley stick is incredibly specific to the individual shape and weight of what they want, according to Kilkenny goalkeeper Eoin Murphy’s brother.
reporter Aoife Kearns a goalkeeper’s hurley stick is quite different from other hurley sticks.
“I try my best – they're a particular breed of a hurl because everyone wants different weights, some like a thicker handle,” he said.Mr Murphy explained a large but light plank with the right ‘turns’ in terms of depth and grain it will make a stick good enough for defending a goal. “Some people like them really light but then if you make them really light you might not get the strike on the ball.”Mr Murphy said from the weight of a hurl to its balance and grip, making the sticks are a custom-made process.The style of hurls can also vary across counties, according to Mr Murphy.
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