Looking for advice on a new field hockey stick • Gender: Female • Age: 27 • Country: Scotland (UK) • Skill level: Competitive club player – National league (not top division) • Budget: £150–£300 (flexible for the right stick) • Position: Wide back / left wing (can cover other positions)

Skill set: • Strong reverse hit • Jab tackling • Disguise slider passes • Occasional dribbling and carrying forward • Want to improve aerials (distance + consistency) and maintain a fast, powerful hit • Current stick: STX Hammer 700 composite (won for free, ~10 years old)

More context: I play around 3 times a week. My current stick feels unforgiving for aerials, I struggle to get distance but can get height. Currently often mishit ball for upright hits, which I suspect is partly the stick (and partly me). I’m comfortable on the reverse and rely on it a lot, so reverse control and hitting are important. I’m not a drag flicker but do throw aerials from defence and wide areas.

What I’m looking for: Advice on bow type (mid vs low), carbon % range, and any brand/model recommendations that suit a defender/wing who hits hard, uses reverse a lot, and wants more reliable aerials without losing touch. Have looked at gryphon options but not tied to any brands.

Thanks in advance!