{"title":"CKF75 Hockey Sticks","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"2021-evolution-ckf75","title":"Mercian Evolution CKF75 (2021)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2021 legacy model.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Evolution CKF75 remains a valid Mercian choice where the player's fit, Ultimate or DSH shape and preference for a balanced \/ direct response match. It is previous-generation stock: price and remaining availability are purchase trade-offs, not reasons for suitability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow it fits the Mercian choice system\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFit:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36.5-inch and 37.5-inch lengths.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBend:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ultimate for very low-bow specialist skills, or DSH where the shaped\/concave shape is the material requirement; choose the exact shape attached to the purchasable variant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResponse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced \/ Direct — a firmer, responsive feel while retaining more balance than the most direct constructions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eConstruction and feel\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e75% carbon with fibreglass and Kevlar reinforcement plus dual-process vibration control. Carbon percentage describes construction and response; it is not a player-level score.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrade-off:\u003c\/strong\u003e choose the shape because it matches the skills you actually use, then compare legacy price and remaining stock with current alternatives. This is a 2021 legacy model, not the current range.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mercian","offers":[{"title":"36.5\" \/ Ultimate \/ Smoked Carbon \/ Coral Pink \/ Light Orange \/ Flame Red","offer_id":40101843140763,"sku":"HSEVCKF75ULT36","price":108.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"37.5\" \/ Ultimate \/ Smoked Carbon \/ Coral Pink \/ Light Orange \/ Flame Red","offer_id":40101843173531,"sku":"HSEVCKF75ULT37","price":108.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"36.5\" \/ DSH Bend \/ Smoked Carbon \/ Coral Pink \/ Mint \/ Flame Red","offer_id":57218917958014,"sku":"HSEVCKF75DSH36","price":108.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"37.5\" \/ DSH Bend \/ Smoked Carbon \/ Coral Pink \/ Mint \/ Flame Red","offer_id":57218917990782,"sku":"HSEVCKF75DSH37","price":108.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0412\/6005\/6731\/files\/EVOLUTIONCKF75DSHREAR_718add01-619d-469f-a95b-5daddb72b4b9.jpg?v=1775582903"},{"product_id":"2023-evolution-ckf75","title":"Evolution CKF75 (2023)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2023 legacy model.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Evolution CKF75 remains a valid Mercian choice where the player's fit, specialist shape and preference for a balanced\/direct response match. It is previous-generation stock: price and remaining availability are purchase trade-offs, not reasons for suitability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow it fits the Mercian choice system\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFit:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36.5-inch and 37.5-inch lengths.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBend:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ultimate low bend at 24.5mm\/200mm or DSH shape with a scooped face and 23mm\/270mm profile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResponse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Balanced \/ Direct.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eConstruction and feel\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e75% carbon with a fibreglass skeleton and Kevlar reinforcement plus vibration-control materials. Carbon percentage describes construction and response; it is not a player-level score.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrade-off:\u003c\/strong\u003e both bends are specialist choices. Select one only when its shape materially benefits the skills you use, then compare legacy price and stock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mercian","offers":[{"title":"36.5\" \/ DSH Bend \/ Smoked Carbon \/ Petrol","offer_id":43423509643419,"sku":"HSEVCKF7523DSH36","price":126.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"37.5\" \/ DSH Bend \/ Smoked Carbon \/ Petrol","offer_id":43423509676187,"sku":"HSEVCKF7523DSH37","price":126.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"36.5\" \/ Ultimate \/ Smoked Carbon \/ Petrol","offer_id":43423509708955,"sku":"HSEVCKF7523ULT36","price":126.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"37.5\" \/ Ultimate \/ Smoked Carbon \/ Petrol","offer_id":43423509741723,"sku":"HSEVCKF7523ULT37","price":126.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0412\/6005\/6731\/files\/HSEVCKF7523_HALF_REAR_COLLAGE_20_20_200DPI.png?v=1775582746"},{"product_id":"mercian-evolution-ckf75-ultimate-bend-hockey-stick-25","title":"Mercian Evolution CKF75 Ultimate V2 Hockey Stick","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; justify-content:space-between; gap:24px; margin:18px 0 22px 0; text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1; min-width:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:26px; line-height:1; margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e◎\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14px; font-weight:600; color:#111; line-height:1.35;\"\u003eDrag flicks,\u003cbr\u003eaerials \u0026amp; 3D\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1; min-width:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:26px; line-height:1; margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e▲\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14px; font-weight:600; color:#111; line-height:1.35;\"\u003eBalanced \/ Direct\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1; min-width:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:26px; line-height:1; margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e★\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14px; font-weight:600; color:#111; line-height:1.35;\"\u003eUltimate V2\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 28px 0; text-align:center; font-size:14px; line-height:1.55;\"\u003eNot sure this is the right stick for you?\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/which-hockey-stick-should-i-choose\" style=\"font-weight:700; text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eGet help choosing your stick\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/ultimate-v2-hockey-sticks\" style=\"font-weight:700; text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eCompare all Ultimate V2 sticks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCKF75 Ultimate V2 — specialist low bow with a Balanced \/ Direct response\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eEvolution CKF75 Ultimate V2\u003c\/strong\u003e is for players whose hockey genuinely benefits from an aggressive low bow — particularly drag flicking, aerials, lifting and 3D play — and who want a \u003cstrong\u003eBalanced \/ Direct\u003c\/strong\u003e response.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy choose the CKF75 Ultimate V2?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose this stick when \u003cstrong\u003eUltimate V2 shape solves a real skill requirement\u003c\/strong\u003e and you want a construction positioned in Mercian's Balanced \/ Direct response band.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bend and the response answer two different questions. \u003cstrong\u003eUltimate V2\u003c\/strong\u003e provides the specialist low-bow shape. \u003cstrong\u003eBalanced \/ Direct\u003c\/strong\u003e describes where this construction sits in the current Mercian response range. Neither makes the CKF75 automatically better than another stick; they describe the requirement it is designed to meet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUltimate V2 bend \/ shape\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUltimate V2 is Mercian's aggressive specialist low-bow route for players who materially use skills such as \u003cstrong\u003edrag flicking, aerials, lifting and 3D play\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the CKF75 Ultimate V2, the current specification gives a \u003cstrong\u003e24.5 mm maximum bend at 200 mm from the head\u003c\/strong\u003e. Choose that shape because those skills matter to your hockey — not simply because it is a specialist bend.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBalanced \/ Direct response\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe CKF75 Ultimate V2 sits in the \u003cstrong\u003eBalanced \/ Direct\u003c\/strong\u003e part of Mercian's current outdoor range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts construction combines \u003cstrong\u003e75% high-quality Toray carbon\u003c\/strong\u003e with a \u003cstrong\u003e15% fibreglass skeleton\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e10% Kevlar\u003c\/strong\u003e. The carbon contributes stiffness and a more direct response; fibreglass remains part of the overall construction rather than carbon percentage telling the whole story; Kevlar supports durability, stiffness and laminate bonding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNano-polymer resin strengthens the bond between the composite layers and helps reduce the risk of delamination. The useful customer outcome is the \u003cstrong\u003eBalanced \/ Direct response\u003c\/strong\u003e. The percentages explain how the stick is built; they are not a quality or player-level score.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTouch, control and vibration management\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-friction face finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e fine silicon-polymer particles increase contact friction and add damping at impact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eM-Gel in the handle:\u003c\/strong\u003e helps absorb vibration from power skills such as hitting and slapping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePiezo-electric vibration-control fibres:\u003c\/strong\u003e provide an additional damping system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold Touch lacquer:\u003c\/strong\u003e provides the stick's cool-touch surface finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese features help explain the finished feel of the stick. They do not replace the more important bend and response decisions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhen another current option may suit better\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you want to keep \u003cstrong\u003eUltimate V2\u003c\/strong\u003e but change the response, the current Mercian range gives you other positions to compare. \u003cstrong\u003eCKF35 Ultimate V2\u003c\/strong\u003e sits at the softer end of the current Ultimate V2 choice, while \u003cstrong\u003eCKF90 Ultimate V2, CK95 Ultimate V2 and CK95SC Ultimate V2\u003c\/strong\u003e sit in Direct \/ Powerful.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you want to remain in the \u003cstrong\u003eBalanced \/ Direct\u003c\/strong\u003e response band but a concave face is itself the specialist requirement, compare the \u003cstrong\u003eCKF75 DSH\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThose are different requirements, not upgrades and downgrades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSizes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCurrent CKF75 Ultimate V2 variants are available in \u003cstrong\u003e36.5\"\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e37.5\"\u003c\/strong\u003e. For adult players, length is a handling-and-reach trade-off rather than a player-level rule.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eStill comparing?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/mercian-stick-bends\" style=\"font-weight:700; text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eUnderstand Mercian stick bends\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/ultimate-v2-hockey-sticks\" style=\"font-weight:700; text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eSee every current Ultimate V2 stick by response\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/power-touch-carbon\" style=\"font-weight:700; text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eUnderstand Power, Touch \u0026amp; Carbon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/which-hockey-stick-should-i-choose\" style=\"font-weight:700; text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eReturn to Guided Stick Choice\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mercian","offers":[{"title":"36.5\" \/ Silver Carbon \/ Aqua","offer_id":55679743426942,"sku":"HSEVCKF7525ULT36","price":190.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"37.5\" \/ Silver Carbon \/ Aqua","offer_id":55679743459710,"sku":"HSEVCKF7525ULT37","price":190.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0412\/6005\/6731\/files\/HSEVCKF7525ULTEVOLUTIONCKF75UltimateV2_Teal_FlatBackHALF.jpg?v=1775583568"},{"product_id":"mercian-evolution-ckf75-dsh-bend-hockey-stick-25","title":"Mercian Evolution CKF75 DSH Hockey Stick","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; justify-content:space-between; gap:24px; margin:18px 0 22px 0; text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1; min-width:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:26px; line-height:1; margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e◎\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14px; font-weight:600; color:#111; line-height:1.35;\"\u003eFlicks, aerials\u003cbr\u003e\u0026amp; 3D\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1; min-width:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:26px; line-height:1; margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e▲\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14px; font-weight:600; color:#111; line-height:1.35;\"\u003eBalanced \/ Direct\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1; min-width:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:26px; line-height:1; margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e★\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14px; font-weight:600; color:#111; line-height:1.35;\"\u003eDSH\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 28px 0; text-align:center; font-size:14px; line-height:1.55;\"\u003eNot sure this is the right stick for you?\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/which-hockey-stick-should-i-choose\" style=\"font-weight:700; text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eGet help choosing your stick\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/dsh-hockey-sticks\" style=\"font-weight:700; text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eSee the current DSH option\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCKF75 DSH — DSH shape with a Balanced \/ Direct response\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eEvolution CKF75 DSH\u003c\/strong\u003e is for players whose hockey genuinely benefits from a concave-face specialist shape and who want a \u003cstrong\u003eBalanced \/ Direct\u003c\/strong\u003e response.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy choose the CKF75 DSH?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose this stick when \u003cstrong\u003ethe DSH concave face solves a real flicking, aerial or 3D requirement\u003c\/strong\u003e. DSH is not a progression from Pro or Ultimate V2; it is a different shape for a different requirement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDSH bend \/ shape\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDSH is Mercian's concave-face specialist shape. The CKF75 DSH uses a \u003cstrong\u003e4 mm scooped \/ concave face\u003c\/strong\u003e with a low-bow profile specified at \u003cstrong\u003e23 mm maximum bend at 270 mm from the head\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBalanced \/ Direct response\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe CKF75 DSH sits in Mercian's \u003cstrong\u003eBalanced \/ Direct\u003c\/strong\u003e response band. Its construction combines \u003cstrong\u003e75% carbon, 15% fibreglass and 10% Kevlar\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eConstruction, touch and control\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConcave face:\u003c\/strong\u003e supports the specialist flicking and aerial shape that defines DSH.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-friction face finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e increases contact friction and adds damping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNano-polymer resin:\u003c\/strong\u003e strengthens laminate bonding and helps reduce delamination risk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTungsten Carbide Diffused Kevlar:\u003c\/strong\u003e supports durability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePiezo-electric fibres:\u003c\/strong\u003e provide additional vibration management.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese features help explain the finished stick. They do not replace the more important bend and response decisions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhen another current option may suit better\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCKF75 DSH is the only current DSH option\u003c\/strong\u003e. If the concave face is not a material requirement, compare \u003cstrong\u003eCKF85 Pro\u003c\/strong\u003e for an all-round route in the same response band or \u003cstrong\u003eCKF75 Ultimate V2\u003c\/strong\u003e for a different specialist low-bow route.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSizes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe current product is configured in \u003cstrong\u003e36.5\"\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e37.5\"\u003c\/strong\u003e. Live availability is shown above.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eStill comparing?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/mercian-stick-bends\" style=\"font-weight:700; text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eUnderstand Mercian stick bends\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/dsh-hockey-sticks\" style=\"font-weight:700; text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eSee the current DSH option\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/power-touch-carbon\" style=\"font-weight:700; text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eUnderstand Power, Touch \u0026amp; Carbon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/which-hockey-stick-should-i-choose\" style=\"font-weight:700; text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eReturn to Guided Stick Choice\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mercian","offers":[{"title":"36.5\" \/ Silver Carbon \/ Aqua","offer_id":55679744082302,"sku":"HSEVCKF7525DSH36","price":190.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"37.5\" \/ Silver Carbon \/ Aqua","offer_id":55679744115070,"sku":"HSEVCKF7525DSH37","price":190.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0412\/6005\/6731\/files\/HSEVCKF7525DSHEVOLUTIONCKF75_DSH_Teal_FlatFront_2.jpg?v=1775583586"},{"product_id":"mercian-evolution-ckf75-ultimate-bend-hockey-stick-26","title":"Mercian Evolution CKF75 Ultimate V2 Hockey Stick","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; justify-content:space-between; gap:24px; margin:18px 0 22px 0; text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1; min-width:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:26px; line-height:1; margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e◎\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14px; font-weight:600; color:#111; line-height:1.35;\"\u003eDrag flicks,\u003cbr\u003eaerials \u0026amp; 3D\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1; min-width:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:26px; line-height:1; margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e▲\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14px; font-weight:600; color:#111; line-height:1.35;\"\u003eBalanced \/ Direct\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1; min-width:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:26px; line-height:1; margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e★\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14px; font-weight:600; color:#111; line-height:1.35;\"\u003eUltimate V2\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 28px 0; text-align:center; font-size:14px; line-height:1.55;\"\u003eNot sure this is the right stick for you?\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/which-hockey-stick-should-i-choose\" style=\"font-weight:700; text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eGet help choosing your stick\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/ultimate-v2-hockey-sticks\" style=\"font-weight:700; text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eCompare all Ultimate V2 sticks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCKF75 Ultimate V2 — specialist low bow with a Balanced \/ Direct response\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eEvolution CKF75 Ultimate V2\u003c\/strong\u003e is for players whose hockey genuinely benefits from an aggressive low bow — particularly drag flicking, aerials, lifting and 3D play — and who want a \u003cstrong\u003eBalanced \/ Direct\u003c\/strong\u003e response.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy choose the CKF75 Ultimate V2?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose this stick when \u003cstrong\u003eUltimate V2 shape solves a real skill requirement\u003c\/strong\u003e and you want a construction positioned in Mercian's Balanced \/ Direct response band.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bend and the response answer two different questions. \u003cstrong\u003eUltimate V2\u003c\/strong\u003e provides the specialist low-bow shape. \u003cstrong\u003eBalanced \/ Direct\u003c\/strong\u003e describes where this construction sits in the current Mercian response range. Neither makes the CKF75 automatically better than another stick; they describe the requirement it is designed to meet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUltimate V2 bend \/ shape\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUltimate V2 is Mercian's aggressive specialist low-bow route for players who materially use skills such as \u003cstrong\u003edrag flicking, aerials, lifting and 3D play\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the CKF75 Ultimate V2, the current specification gives a \u003cstrong\u003e24.5 mm maximum bend at 200 mm from the head\u003c\/strong\u003e. Choose that shape because those skills matter to your hockey — not simply because it is a specialist bend.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBalanced \/ Direct response\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe CKF75 Ultimate V2 sits in the \u003cstrong\u003eBalanced \/ Direct\u003c\/strong\u003e part of Mercian's current outdoor range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts construction combines \u003cstrong\u003e75% high-quality Toray carbon\u003c\/strong\u003e with a \u003cstrong\u003e15% fibreglass skeleton\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e10% Kevlar\u003c\/strong\u003e. The carbon contributes stiffness and a more direct response; fibreglass remains part of the overall construction rather than carbon percentage telling the whole story; Kevlar supports durability, stiffness and laminate bonding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNano-polymer resin strengthens the bond between the composite layers and helps reduce the risk of delamination. The useful customer outcome is the \u003cstrong\u003eBalanced \/ Direct response\u003c\/strong\u003e. The percentages explain how the stick is built; they are not a quality or player-level score.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTouch, control and vibration management\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-friction face finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e fine silicon-polymer particles increase contact friction and add damping at impact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eM-Gel in the handle:\u003c\/strong\u003e helps absorb vibration from power skills such as hitting and slapping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePiezo-electric vibration-control fibres:\u003c\/strong\u003e provide an additional damping system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold Touch lacquer:\u003c\/strong\u003e provides the stick's cool-touch surface finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese features help explain the finished feel of the stick. They do not replace the more important bend and response decisions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhen another current option may suit better\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you want to keep \u003cstrong\u003eUltimate V2\u003c\/strong\u003e but change the response, the current Mercian range gives you other positions to compare. \u003cstrong\u003eCKF35 Ultimate V2\u003c\/strong\u003e sits at the softer end of the current Ultimate V2 choice, while \u003cstrong\u003eCKF90 Ultimate V2, CK95 Ultimate V2 and CK95SC Ultimate V2\u003c\/strong\u003e sit in Direct \/ Powerful.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you want to remain in the \u003cstrong\u003eBalanced \/ Direct\u003c\/strong\u003e response band but a concave face is itself the specialist requirement, compare the \u003cstrong\u003eCKF75 DSH\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThose are different requirements, not upgrades and downgrades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSizes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCurrent CKF75 Ultimate V2 variants are available in \u003cstrong\u003e36.5\"\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e37.5\"\u003c\/strong\u003e. For adult players, length is a handling-and-reach trade-off rather than a player-level rule.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eStill comparing?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/mercian-stick-bends\" style=\"font-weight:700; text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eUnderstand Mercian stick bends\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/ultimate-v2-hockey-sticks\" style=\"font-weight:700; text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eSee every current Ultimate V2 stick by response\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/power-touch-carbon\" style=\"font-weight:700; text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eUnderstand Power, Touch \u0026amp; Carbon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/which-hockey-stick-should-i-choose\" style=\"font-weight:700; text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eReturn to Guided Stick Choice\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mercian","offers":[{"title":"36.5\" \/ Black Carbon \/ Aqua","offer_id":58090770891134,"sku":"HSEVCKF7526ULT36","price":190.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"37.5\" \/ Black Carbon \/ Aqua","offer_id":58090770923902,"sku":"HSEVCKF7526ULT37","price":190.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0412\/6005\/6731\/files\/2026-mercian-evolution-ckf75-rear.jpg?v=1793112232"},{"product_id":"mercian-evolution-ckf75-dsh-bend-hockey-stick-26","title":"Mercian Evolution CKF75 DSH Hockey Stick","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; justify-content:space-between; gap:24px; margin:18px 0 22px 0; text-align:center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1; min-width:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:26px; line-height:1; margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e◎\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14px; font-weight:600; color:#111; line-height:1.35;\"\u003eFlicks, aerials\u003cbr\u003e\u0026amp; 3D\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1; min-width:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:26px; line-height:1; margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e▲\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14px; font-weight:600; color:#111; line-height:1.35;\"\u003eBalanced \/ Direct\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1; min-width:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:26px; line-height:1; margin-bottom:6px;\"\u003e★\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:14px; font-weight:600; color:#111; line-height:1.35;\"\u003eDSH\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 28px 0; text-align:center; font-size:14px; line-height:1.55;\"\u003eNot sure this is the right stick for you?\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/which-hockey-stick-should-i-choose\" style=\"font-weight:700; text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eGet help choosing your stick\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/dsh-hockey-sticks\" style=\"font-weight:700; text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eSee the current DSH option\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCKF75 DSH — DSH shape with a Balanced \/ Direct response\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eEvolution CKF75 DSH\u003c\/strong\u003e is for players whose hockey genuinely benefits from a concave-face specialist shape and who want a \u003cstrong\u003eBalanced \/ Direct\u003c\/strong\u003e response.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy choose the CKF75 DSH?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose this stick when \u003cstrong\u003ethe DSH concave face solves a real flicking, aerial or 3D requirement\u003c\/strong\u003e. DSH is not a progression from Pro or Ultimate V2; it is a different shape for a different requirement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDSH bend \/ shape\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDSH is Mercian's concave-face specialist shape. The CKF75 DSH uses a \u003cstrong\u003e4 mm scooped \/ concave face\u003c\/strong\u003e with a low-bow profile specified at \u003cstrong\u003e23 mm maximum bend at 270 mm from the head\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBalanced \/ Direct response\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe CKF75 DSH sits in Mercian's \u003cstrong\u003eBalanced \/ Direct\u003c\/strong\u003e response band. Its construction combines \u003cstrong\u003e75% carbon, 15% fibreglass and 10% Kevlar\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eConstruction, touch and control\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConcave face:\u003c\/strong\u003e supports the specialist flicking and aerial shape that defines DSH.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-friction face finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e increases contact friction and adds damping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNano-polymer resin:\u003c\/strong\u003e strengthens laminate bonding and helps reduce delamination risk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTungsten Carbide Diffused Kevlar:\u003c\/strong\u003e supports durability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePiezo-electric fibres:\u003c\/strong\u003e provide additional vibration management.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese features help explain the finished stick. They do not replace the more important bend and response decisions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhen another current option may suit better\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCKF75 DSH is the only current DSH option\u003c\/strong\u003e. If the concave face is not a material requirement, compare \u003cstrong\u003eCKF85 Pro\u003c\/strong\u003e for an all-round route in the same response band or \u003cstrong\u003eCKF75 Ultimate V2\u003c\/strong\u003e for a different specialist low-bow route.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSizes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe current product is configured in \u003cstrong\u003e36.5\"\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e37.5\"\u003c\/strong\u003e. Live availability is shown above.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eStill comparing?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/mercian-stick-bends\" style=\"font-weight:700; text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eUnderstand Mercian stick bends\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/dsh-hockey-sticks\" style=\"font-weight:700; text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eSee the current DSH option\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/power-touch-carbon\" style=\"font-weight:700; text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eUnderstand Power, Touch \u0026amp; Carbon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/which-hockey-stick-should-i-choose\" style=\"font-weight:700; text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eReturn to Guided Stick Choice\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mercian","offers":[{"title":"36.5\" \/ Black Carbon \/ Aqua","offer_id":58090771054974,"sku":"HSEVCKF7526DSH36","price":190.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"37.5\" \/ Black Carbon \/ Aqua","offer_id":58090771087742,"sku":"HSEVCKF7526DSH37","price":190.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0412\/6005\/6731\/files\/2026-mercian-evolution-ckf75-rear.jpg?v=1793112232"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.mercianhockey.com\/collections\/2026-ckf75-sticks.oembed","provider":"Mercian Hockey","version":"1.0","type":"link"}