GRYPHON DIABLO DII G26 36.5

The Gryphon Atomic DII G26 is built for senior field hockey players who want a stick that rewards early skill rather than raw power - the kind of player still shaping their game around trapping, deflecting and quick releases in the circle. DII is Gryphon's mid-range bow, flatter through the middle than the brand's more aggressive curves, so the stick stays predictable on the first touch and only tips into extra whip lower down near the head. The G26 head shape keeps that control close to the ground, which suits players working the ball in tight midfield spaces rather than smashing it from distance. It's a universal stick, at home on outdoor turf and just as comfortable brought indoors for a five-a-side. It comes in two senior lengths, 36.5 and 37.5 inches, so taller players aren't stuck choosing between too short and too long.

The Gryphon Tour Pro-J brings the Tour range's build quality down to a junior length, aimed at older junior players who've outgrown a starter stick but aren't yet ready for full senior sizing. The J in Pro-J marks it as the junior version of Gryphon's Pro build, giving younger players access to the same construction standard as the senior Tour range rather than a scaled-down budget stick. G26 keeps it consistent with the rest of Gryphon's numbering. Built as a universal field hockey stick, it moves between outdoor turf and indoor sessions without restriction. Two lengths are available, 34.5 inch and 35.5 inch, sized for older juniors rather than younger beginners. A fitting choice for a junior player progressing through club hockey who needs a stick that will keep up with their game rather than hold it back.

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.

The NKD Supreme 30 is the entry point into NKD's Supreme range, a low bow field hockey stick priced for senior players who are still building their game at an intermediate level. Low bow sticks like this one sit the curve further up the shaft than a mid bow, giving a flatter face for straightforward hitting and passing while still helping with drag flicks. At 115 EUR it's the most affordable stick in the Supreme family, a sensible option for a club player who doesn't need the extra construction of the 50 or 70 models yet. NKD supplies it in 36.5 inch and 37.5 inch pairs, two of each size per batch. It's built for outdoor pitches - grass surfaces - rather than indoor hockey, so it suits players training and competing on a full-size pitch.