Evolution CKF85 (2023)
Evolution CKF85 (2023)
2023 legacy model. The Evolution CKF85 remains a valid Mercian choice where the player's fit, Pro or Mid 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.
How it fits the Mercian choice system
- Fit: 36.5-inch and 37.5-inch lengths, with some 39-inch Pro stock.
- Bend: Pro and Mid are genuinely different Mercian shapes. The Mid bend is the higher, straighter, more traditional-shape option, with a 22mm bow positioned 300mm from the head. It aligns the hands more closely with the stick face and can favour hitting and slapping accuracy.
- Response: Balanced / Direct — a responsive, firmer feel while retaining more balance than the most direct / powerful constructions.
Construction and feel
85% carbon with fibreglass and Kevlar reinforcement plus vibration-control materials. Carbon percentage describes construction and response; it is not a player-level score.
Trade-off: choose the shape that matches how you play, then compare legacy price and remaining stock with current alternatives. Mid is a legacy Mercian bend and is not part of the current 2026 bend range.
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OUTDOOR STICK GUIDANCE
Check the player requirement before you buy.
Outdoor choice starts with fit and the hockey you actually play. Bend, shape and construction should explain a useful difference, not create a good-better-best ladder.
Position, player level and carbon percentage can help describe a stick, but none of them automatically decides what suits you.