GRYPHON ELAN 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 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 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.