{"product_id":"mercian-evolution-ckf85-xtreme-bend-hockey-stick-25","title":"Mercian Evolution CKF85 Xtreme Bend Hockey Stick - Advanced Composite Stick","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex; justify-content:space-between; gap:32px; margin:18px 0 28px 0; text-align:center;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;\"\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;\"\u003e\n      Advanced attackers\u003cbr\u003edrag flickers\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;\"\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;\"\u003e\n      Powerful \/ responsive\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv style=\"flex:1;\"\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;\"\u003e\n      Advanced\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 24px 0; text-align:center; font-size:14px; line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\n  Not sure if this is the right stick for you?\u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mercianhockey.com\/stick-selector\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"font-weight:700; text-decoration:underline;\"\u003e\n    Use our Stick Selector\n  \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eProduct Overview:\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMercian Evolution CKF85 Xtreme Bend Hockey Stick - Advanced Composite Stick\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mercian Evolution CKF85 is an 85% carbon model with high-quality Toray carbon placed across a 10% fibreglass skeleton, providing excellent touch and feel. The 5% Kevlar increases durability, stiffness, and laminate bonding. The Mercian Xtreme bend combines popular features with new elements, including a thinned toe for 3D skills, flattened backhand zone for accuracy, 24.5mm bend, 2mm concave shaft, and a 4-degree face twist. Nano polymer resin creates a flexible but stronger bond between composite layers, increasing stiffness and reducing the risk of de-lamination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Quality Carbon\u003c\/strong\u003e: Preferred carbon from Japan, Germany, Scotland, and South Africa provides stiffness but can be brittle. Combining carbon with fibreglass and Kevlar enhances strength and durability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFibreglass Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fine glass fibres combined into thicker fibres, dipped in resin, and laid out to create single directional sheets. These sheets are layered at different angles for multi-directional strength.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh Friction Finish\u003c\/strong\u003e: The final layer of lacquer on the face of the stick is mixed with fine grains of silicon polymer to create a texture that stops the ball spinning on contact. These tiny rubber particles 'squash' on ball impact, providing a damping effect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eXtreme Bend\u003c\/strong\u003e: 24.5mm bend at 200mm from the head.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual-Process Vibration Control\u003c\/strong\u003e: Piezo-electric fibres convert vibrations into heat for efficient dampening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKevlar (Aramid) Durability\u003c\/strong\u003e: Enhances the strength and durability of the stick.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFibreglass Micro-Skeleton and Laminates\u003c\/strong\u003e: Forms a flexible base that absorbs energy, combined with carbon, Kevlar, and basalt for enhanced performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNano-Polymer Resin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Creates a flexible but stronger bond between composite layers, increasing stiffness and reducing the risk of de-lamination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTungsten Carbide Diffused Kevlar\u003c\/strong\u003e: Enhances strength and durability by diffusing tungsten carbide through Kevlar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Mercian","offers":[{"title":"36.5\" \/ Silver Carbon \/ Lime","offer_id":55679745065342,"sku":"HSEVCKF8525XTR36","price":210.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"37.5\" \/ Silver Carbon \/ Lime","offer_id":55679745098110,"sku":"HSEVCKF8525XTR37","price":210.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0412\/6005\/6731\/files\/HSEVCKF8525XTREVOLUTIONCKF85_XT_Neon_2SticksAngledHeadtoHandle.jpg?v=1775583624","url":"https:\/\/www.mercianhockey.com\/products\/mercian-evolution-ckf85-xtreme-bend-hockey-stick-25","provider":"Mercian Hockey","version":"1.0","type":"link"}