GRYPHON ATOMIC DII G26 36.5

The NKD Zeme 50 carries the same mid bow shape as the Zeme 30 but with a step up in build, aimed at senior players at an intermediate level who want a durable outdoor field hockey stick. The mid bow position suits players who split their game between hitting and drag flicking rather than favouring one - it's a more forgiving curve than the low bow models in NKD's Supreme range. NKD supplies it in 36.5 inch and 37.5 inch sizes, two sticks of each per batch. It's built specifically for grass and water-based outdoor pitches rather than indoor courts. At 155 EUR it sits above the Zeme 30 and matches the price of the Supreme 50, giving intermediate players a choice between a mid bow and a low bow stick at the same budget.

The NKD Supernova 70 pushes the superlow bow concept further, aimed at senior outdoor players who already play at an intermediate level and want more precision out of the curve. The lower the bow sits toward the head, the easier it becomes to get under the ball for flicks and aerial passes, and that's the trade this stick is built around. It's a heavier investment than the Supernova 50 - at 245 EUR - which reflects the deeper bow shaping. Sizes run 36.5 inches and 37.5 inches, supplied as one stick at 36.5" and two at 37.5" per batch. Like the rest of the Supernova range it's an outdoor-only field hockey stick, made for grass and water-based turf rather than indoor courts. Players moving up from a standard low bow will notice the difference in how the ball sits on the face during a drag flick.

The Gryphon Tour DII Indoor takes the Tour-level DII bow into Gryphon's indoor range, built for senior players who play their hockey on boards rather than turf. The DII bow's lower placement helps with the quick lifts and close touches indoor field hockey demands, while the Tour build sits above the Striker indoor models in specification. G26 keeps the construction consistent with Gryphon's wider DII line. It's built specifically for indoor use, not as a universal stick, so it's suited to players training and competing indoors through the winter season. It sits comfortably above an entry-level indoor stick, offering the same DII bow shape with a step up in materials and finish. Two lengths are available, 36.5 inch and 37.5 inch. For a senior indoor player who's outgrown the Striker range and wants Tour-level quality without stepping up to Pro pricing, this is the natural next stick.

The Gryphon Elan DII G26 is a senior field hockey stick built around Gryphon's DII bow, sitting in the upper-middle of the brand's outdoor range rather than at the entry level. The DII profile is flatter through the shaft than Gryphon's more extreme curves, so the stick behaves predictably on the first touch and saves its whip for the lower part of the shaft near the head. G26 keeps that head low to the ground, which favours players working the ball through midfield rather than relying on long, high carries. It's a universal stick, playable outdoors on turf and just as usable brought indoors, and it comes in two senior lengths, 36.5 and 37.5 inches.