Osaka Futurelab 75 NXT Bow Composite Field Hockey Stick

• Product Details

  The FutureLab Collection is Osaka's answer to the new design trend that has come to field hockey in recent years. Composites have allowed manufacturers to approach shape design more boldly than ever before, so Osaka rolled up their sleeves and got to work on this one! The basic goal was to reduce the overall weight of the stick while maintaining the stiffness and performance that everyone has come to expect from Osaka's top model sticks. The result of this endeavor is the FutureLab- the lightest and most advanced stick Osaka has ever created.

• Features

  • Level: Elite
  • Composition: 75% Carbon, 20% Fiberglass, 5% Kevlar
  • Shape: Low Bow
  • Targeted Weight: 500g

• Technology

  NXT Bow
  The FutureLab NXT bow shape is the culmination of a two-year development process nurtured by a basic principle: beautiful design is built on a foundation of scientific principles. The geometry of the FutureLab remains remarkably similar to Osaka's Pro Bow shape while offering a geometric angular profile that requires less mass to achieve superior performance. This cutting-edge engineering has allowed Osaka to create their lightest stick to date. They've combined the geometry with their top-end carbon weave, which is also used for the Pro Tour Limiteds to achieve maximum stiffness.

  Hookslot technology
  The goal for the redesigned head shape largely follows the same principles. Osaka wanted to stay true to the maxi hook head shapes all of the Osaka sticks have had in recent years while offering something new and exciting to players. This is where the Hookslot comes in… Osaka has taken a chunk out of the hook; this gives you greater control when dragging the ball or performing skills. Backhand control will feel very similar to Osaka's existing shapes, but if you are a dragflicker or assist the penalty the benefits will be considerable. Also, players that are technical and like to use the hook while playing will notice the major increase in control this seemingly minor design feature offers.

  Elite Sticks - At the elite level, innovation and technology combine to create the most advanced hockey sticks in the world. They are on the cutting edge of development so they evolve each year with the game. These sticks are designed to maximize power without sacrificing touch.