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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.

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 50 is an outdoor field hockey stick built for senior players at an intermediate level who want a low centre of gravity without sacrificing stability. Its superlow bow profile sits the curve closer to the head than a standard low bow, which helps with ball control during drag flicks and close trapping, while still leaving enough of the shaft for a controlled hit. This is a stick for players developing their technique rather than absolute beginners - it rewards players who already have a consistent stick position. NKD supplies the Supernova 50 in two lengths: 36.5 inches and 37.5 inches, with three sticks at 36.5" and four at 37.5" in this batch. It's built strictly for outdoor pitches - grass or water-based turf - not for indoor courts. At 165 EUR it sits in the mid-range of NKD's Supernova line, a step below the Supernova 70 in price and bow depth.

The NKD Dream 70 - Pro Bow is a senior field hockey stick built for outdoor play, aimed at intermediate players moving past their first proper stick. It combines a Pro bow with a more conventional mid bow shape, giving a blend of the easier ball-lifting a pro-style bow offers with the familiar feel of a mid bow through hitting and passing. That combination suits players developing their skills who aren't ready for the sharper, more specialised profiles found on advanced sticks. The blend of bow shapes also tends to be more forgiving on mis-hits, which matters more at this stage of a player's development than outright power. Built specifically for outdoor turf rather than indoor boards, it comes in senior lengths of 36.5 inch and 37.5 inch. It's a sensible step for a club-level player at an intermediate stage, wanting a stick that helps with technique without demanding an advanced player's control to get the best from it.