GOALKEEPER STICK CHOICE

How do I choose the right goalkeeper hockey stick?

Start with how you keep, then compare the stick shapes and lengths that suit you.

Think about the saves, sweeps, clearances and reach you need before comparing price and availability.

01 · START WITH HOW YOU KEEP

What do you need your stick to do?

You might know the stick you need by its shape, length or the job it helps you do.

Shoot-out stick / penalty shuffle / shuffle / shuffles stickThese all point to the specialist 39 inch extra-reach choice: Elite CKF90 GK Reach.See the 39 inch Reach choice →

Full-hook / more saving areaThis points to the specialist full-hook choice: Evolution GK DM.See the DM choice →

Conventional / low-bow goalkeeper stickStart with the conventional low-bow choices, then choose the response that suits you.

Kinked goalkeeper stickStart with the kinked-shaft choices, then decide whether standard length or 39 inch extra reach is required.

02 · WHICH SHAPE SUITS THE JOB?

Compare three goalkeeper stick shapes

CONVENTIONAL LOW-BOWFamiliar low-bow goalkeeper shape

For deflections, sweeps and clearances where a conventional goalkeeper shape is the right fit.

Genesis CF25 GK · more fibreglass / more forgiving response →Elite CKF90 GK Pro · stiffer / more direct response →

FULL-HOOK / SAVING AREASpecialist full-hook goalkeeper shape

For a larger saving-area head with quick movement and strong clearances.

Evolution GK DM →

KINKED SHAFTReverse-stick saves and sweeps

Choose the kinked-shaft route first, then use the length you need to distinguish between the two choices.

Genesis CF15 GK Znake · 32 / 36.5 inch →Elite CKF90 GK Reach · 39 inch →

03 · GET THE LENGTH RIGHT

Start with the length you actually need

32 inchCF15 GK Znake

34 inchCF25 GK

36.5 inchCF15 Znake · CF25 · DM · CKF90 Pro

37.5 inchDM · CKF90 Pro

39 inchCKF90 Reach · specialist shoot-out / penalty-shuffle choice

Kinked · standard lengthChoose Znake when kinked-shaft behaviour is useful without a 39 inch requirement.Kinked · 39 inch extra reachChoose Reach when extra reach is itself part of the requirement, particularly for shoot-outs — often called penalty shuffles or shuffles.

04 · FIVE CUSTOMER CHOICES

Once the shape and length suit you, choose the Mercian family

CONVENTIONAL LOW-BOWGenesis CF25 GKCompare current and previous generations →CONVENTIONAL LOW-BOW · STIFFER RESPONSEElite CKF90 GK ProCompare current and previous generations →FULL-HOOK / SAVING AREAEvolution GK DMCompare current and previous generations →KINKED · STANDARD LENGTHGenesis CF15 GK ZnakeCompare current and previous generations →KINKED · 39 INCH · SHOOT-OUTElite CKF90 GK ReachCompare Reach generations →

05 · MAKE THE CHOICE

Choose the stick that suits the goalkeeper

Good fitThe shape, length and response suit the saves and clearances you need the stick to make.

Another suitable optionIf more than one family works, compare the real trade-off between them.

Need more informationIf a sizing or use-case question could change the answer, resolve it first.

No suitable current Mercian stickIf no current stick suits your needs, consider another option rather than choosing one simply because it is in stock.

Start with how you keep, then narrow by shape, length and feel.Only after that should generation and product availability decide what you buy.

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