GRYPHON ATOMIC DII G26 36.5

Step up from the Supreme 30 and the NKD Supreme 50 offers the same low bow shape with a sturdier build, aimed at senior players at an intermediate level who play regularly outdoors. The low bow keeps the curve close to the shaft rather than the head, which suits players who mix hitting, passing and drag flicks rather than specialising in one. NKD supplies this outdoor field hockey stick in 36.5 inch and 37.5 inch sizes, four of each per batch, so both shorter and taller players are covered. It's priced at 155 EUR, sitting between the Supreme 30 and Supreme 70 in NKD's low bow line-up. As with the rest of the range it's built for grass and water-based pitches, not indoor courts.

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 Taboo XLB Indoor is a wood field hockey stick built specifically for the indoor game, where Gryphon's Taboo line sits as a more traditional alternative to its composite sticks. Wood construction gives a different feel through contact than carbon or fibreglass builds - typically softer on receiving the ball, with less rebound off the head - which suits players who prefer a classic touch on indoor boards. XLB marks the bow used on this model, and G26 keeps it in line with Gryphon's broader stick numbering. Built for senior players, it's offered in two lengths, 36.5 inch and 37.5 inch. Because it's wood rather than composite, it tends to suit indoor formats where the emphasis is on control and trapping rather than the hardest possible hit, making it a fit for players who grew up on wood sticks and never fully moved across to composite.

The Gryphon Striker DII Indoor brings the DII bow profile into Gryphon's indoor range, aimed at senior players who spend their season on the boards rather than outdoor turf. Indoor field hockey rewards quick stick work and close control more than raw hitting power, and the lower DII bow helps with lifting the ball off tight touches near the boards without sacrificing too much flat-stick passing. G26 places this stick within Gryphon's Striker build, keeping it in line with the rest of that range's balance and feel. It's built specifically for indoor use rather than as a universal stick, so it isn't intended for regular outdoor turf sessions. Two lengths are available, 36.5 inch and 37.5 inch, covering most senior heights, and the extra option makes it easier to match to a taller or shorter frame than a single-size indoor stick would allow. A fair choice for a senior indoor player wanting a bow stick without moving up to Gryphon's Tour or Pro indoor models.