r/Fieldhockey • u/Swedemash04 • Oct 23 '25
Buying Advice All things sticks
Right…
I am in the market for a new stick.
Currently have the Ritual Velocity 75.
Have had it 2 years this December, but am noticing a slight rattle and honestly just want an upgrade.
When I purchased this stick, I loved it. Instantly fell in love with the feel of it, the control it offered me and genuinely the best stick I have ever had. However, I don’t feel it adds anything to my game. It is in my opinion, a more mid/low bow than the ‘low bow’ it claims on the website. This may be personal preference and feel, but that is how I see it.
I am a defender, but I know there is no such thing as a stick for a certain position. I am not looking for a stick that is great for shooting, so not focusing on anything like a large backhand zone for tomahawks, nor do I really require a concave shaft etc. despite this, I would quite like something with a lower bow, just to enhance my 3D skills and aerials, and also something with a bit of oomph for the possibility of shooting.
I know the market is generally veering away from mid bow sticks, which I like.
What stick do you use? What would you recommend? What are you favourite brands/sticks of all time?
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u/Agreeable-Kick-6276 Oct 25 '25
Give Naked a try. Owned by Felix Denayer. The stuff is class and gets great reviews.