Grays Hockey has proudly been at the centre of innovation when it comes to designing and progressing the hockey sticks that drive our game to new heights. Through dedicated resources that seek to push the boundaries of technology, we’ve created sticks that have arguably been regarded as the best in the market. Trusted by our elite athletes across the world - we have current Olympic, World Cup and European Champions within our Grays family! So, how do you choose the best hockey stick for you?
With an ever-growing market with new shapes, materials and compositions on offer - we understand it can be quite a daunting investment to make!
In this guide, we’ll breakdown all of the key considerations to enable you to find the perfect stick to suit your playing needs.
- 1. Choose Your Bow
A crucial part in how you want to dictate your style of play is through the shape of your stick. Within our range, we have 9 bows that each have their own profile designed to complement a key style or position. Let’s quickly run through them:
New for the 2025/2026 season, the DB+ sees our classic Dynabow profile undergo an aggressive transformation to enhance all of the popular attributes the stick has to offer. Whilst maintaining the sought-after responsive touch and dynamic control, this stick includes a notable boost in power through its bow profile and optimised Lower Backhand Zone - ideal for those players looking to master the reverse stick hit. The DB+ is arguably the perfect choice for players seeking a one-of-a-kind, all-round stick that blends the essentials within hockey - control, speed and power. Trusted by Olympic and European Gold Medalist Steijn van Heigningen.
Our iconic Dynabow is the ideal stick for those players who thrive on all-round gameplay. Due to the Dynabow’s sweeping curve and slim mid-section, this bow offers a precise, responsive touch, perfect for quick hand movements and a dynamic range of passing. An exceptional choice for midfielders and versatile players looking to control a variety of areas across the pitch. Backed by Olympic and European Gold Medalist Derck de Vilder.
One of our most favoured shapes, the Jumbow’s traditional low-bow design is sculpted for optimised power. It’s been engineered to maximise your ability for hitting, drag-flicking, and aerials – aiding players in dominating with powerful play while simultaneously maintaining incredible control. Whether you’re an attacker or defender who desires impact, this is your stick. As used by England and Great Britain internationals Zach Wallace and Grace Balsdon.
Grays Probow (PB) – 3D Specialist
Crafted for advanced skills and creativity, the Probow brings you a modern ultra low-bow designed to allow players to perform outstanding 3D skills, aerials, reverse stick passing, and pinpoint shot placement. The ultimate stick for players who value agility, fast hands to and keep your opposition guessing your next move. Backed by Ireland international Lena Tice and GB/England’s Lily Walker.
Grays Midbow (MB) – Core Skills
Uniquely designed, the Midbow offers players the perfect stick for mastering core skills while additionally providing greater control and reliability for the most important moments in every match. Featuring a sweeping, continuous concave contour running through the spine of the stick - this shape gives players enhanced torsional stability and improved reverse stick hitting. Ideal for those keen to work on technical consistency.
Grays Ultrabow (UB) – The Beginner’s Best Friend
Our straightest, most traditional bow. The Ultrabow offers a simple design, making it a great choice for entry-level players or any player looking to develop their foundational skills and technique. With all-round performance at the heart of the design, it supports players cement their learning and build confidence as they progress through the core skills.
- 2. Try Our Market-Changing Alternatives, The AeroCore Range
With innovation at the heart of our forward-thinking approach, we introduced the AeroCore Collection. Here’s a brief overview of why these sticks are worth taking note of;
Shape & Technology
Our AC sticks are derived from the classic bows we have to offer. The iconic staples that are the Jumbow, Probow and Dynabow have all undergone intricate, yet serious performance enhancing changes forming 3 unique bows specifically set out to redefine the game;
Dynabow-S: optimised for control, this bow sees a strategic change to the popular Dynabow whilst continuing its emphasis on enhanced control and feel. Combine these attributes with an unmatched level of power across a range of hitting and passing movements, the Dynabow-S is the dream stick for any player looking to dominate and control the game.
Jumbow-S: engineered to maximise as much power as possible, the concentration of the bow is positioned towards the playing head, whilst simultaneously working in conjunction with the players hand position, allowing for a significantly later strike. What does that ultimately result in? Unrivalled power. This shape may appear extreme to some, but that’s exactly what we’re after.
Probow-S: crafted for those that require the ability to produce moments of pure magic and skill in quick bursts, this one-of-a-kind ultra-low bow exaggerates what is possible for 3D-skills, aerials and drag flicking. Designed for easy reverse stick pickups, this bow is one for the attackers.
As you can see, the individual bows offer our players the chance to utilise their skillset to the best of their ability - but how does the technology connect them? Within each AC stick, we have used our very own state-of-the-art Aerospace Grade foam core which has solely been constructed to produce exceptional feel, incredibly light pickup, unmatched power and beautifully balanced control. In addition, we’ve made mastering the reverse stick strike easier than ever by helping players deliver the cleanest, most powerful strike that Grays’ has achieved to date through our ever-popular Low Backhand Zone (LBZ).
Sustainability
With great innovation, comes great responsibility. That responsibility is to find a way to deliver elite level playing sticks, that doesn’t come at the expense of the planet. The AC range is made with more that 50% fewer solvents than that of traditional models, ensuring that your choice to invest in AC means you’re helping us create a better future.
- 3. Choose Your Composition
The composition of each stick massively affects its stiffness, responsiveness and essentially, power. To make understanding this easier, we’ve produced a relatively simplified table to support your choice based on your level and style of play. To note, our lower carbon sticks provide a softer touch and are much more forgiving - while the higher carbon sticks are stiffer, resulting in more power being transferred into your shots and passes.
The Choice Is Yours
We’ve shown you the range - now the power is in your hands to choose the stick to take your game to the next level. Remember, it’s about matching your game to the stick shape. Feel free to reach out to the Grays Hockey team on social media or via email and we’ll support you make the best decision for you!
