Abstract: A hockey stick blade coated with an elastomeric polymer such as polychloroprene to provide a coating having the following characteristics:______________________________________ Elongation (%) 200 minimum Hardness about 40-90 (Durometer - Shore A) Resiliency 20 minimum (Height on Shore Resiliometer) Water Absorption <1 (% by weight) ______________________________________exhibits improvement in feel, adhesion, resiliency, water-absorption, wear, and repairability.