GRYPHON ATOMIC DII G26 36.5

The NKD Supreme Jr (30%) is built for junior field hockey players, with the 30% in its name marking it out as a lighter composite build than NKD's senior Supreme sticks. It's a universal design, meant to work on both indoor courts and outdoor pitches, so a young player doesn't need separate kit while still working out which surface they prefer. NKD supplies it in 32 inch and 34 inch lengths - two sticks at 32" and three at 34" in this batch - covering players from around primary-school age through to early teens depending on height. Parents choosing between the two sizes should go by the child's height rather than age alone, since junior growth varies a lot between players. At 85 EUR it's a training and match stick for juniors still developing technique, not a stick built around one specific bow profile.

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.