Proto Bow 70

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 Elan DII G26 is a senior field hockey stick built around Gryphon's DII bow, sitting in the upper-middle of the brand's outdoor range rather than at the entry level. The DII profile is flatter through the shaft than Gryphon's more extreme curves, so the stick behaves predictably on the first touch and saves its whip for the lower part of the shaft near the head. G26 keeps that head low to the ground, which favours players working the ball through midfield rather than relying on long, high carries. It's a universal stick, playable outdoors on turf and just as usable brought indoors, and it comes in two senior lengths, 36.5 and 37.5 inches.

The NKD Prodigy 15 Jr in coral is a field hockey stick for junior players, aimed at development rather than any single position or playing style. It's a sensible, uncomplicated stick built for training and early matches rather than tournament conditions. Because it spans 30 inch and 34 inch lengths, it covers a wider range of junior heights than most starter sticks, which usually jump straight from one small size to full senior length. That gap matters - a stick that's too long slows down stick skills, one that's too short limits reach as a child grows. Suitable for both indoor and outdoor field hockey, it's a stick you can hand to a junior for club training on Tuesday and a weekend match on Saturday without swapping equipment. The coral colourway also makes it easy to spot in a kit bag full of navy and black gear.

The NKD Supreme 70 is the higher-spec version of the Supreme low bow stick, built for senior players at an intermediate level who are ready for a more capable piece of kit than the 30 or 50. It keeps the same low bow profile as the rest of the range - the curve sits toward the shaft for reliable hitting - but the construction is aimed at players competing regularly rather than just training. Available in 36.5 inch and 37.5 inch lengths, two sticks of each size per batch. At 235 EUR it's the most expensive of the three Supreme low bow models and is built specifically for outdoor field hockey on grass or water-based turf.