Which Osaka hockey stick is right for you?
Choosing an Osaka stick is a two-step process: pick the bow shape that suits how you play, then the carbon level that suits your standard. Every senior shape has a maximum bow height of 24 mm, just inside the 25 mm limit. What changes is where the bow peaks: the closer the peak sits to the head, the easier it is to get under the ball. For a full breakdown with examples, read our Osaka 2026/27 stick guide.
Osaka Mid Bow: the traditional all-rounder
The Mid Bow places its maximum bow 300 mm from the head for a familiar feel when hitting, passing and receiving. For 2026/27 Osaka have given it the sleeker profile of the Pro Bow and a slimmer body than the previous Mid Bow. Available in 25, 40, 70 and 85.
Best for: defenders, all-round players and anyone who wants a predictable shape.
Osaka Pro Bow: built around 3D control
Osaka describe the Pro Bow as the best dribbling shape in the world, and it is consistently one of our best-selling Osaka shapes. The maximum bow sits 250 mm from the head with a slim, dynamic profile designed for 3D ball control first, followed by flicking and shooting. Available in 25, 40, 70, 85 and Ltd.
Best for: dribblers, attacking midfielders and forwards who use 3D skills.
Osaka Low Bow Advanced: Pro Bow profile, low bow lift
Previously called the Show Bow, the Low Bow Advanced combines the Pro Bow profile with a low bow, placing the maximum bow at 200 mm. It gets under the ball more easily for aerials and flicks while keeping the dynamic feel of the Pro Bow. Available in 25, 40, 70, 85 and Ltd Pro Tour.
Best for: attackers and midfielders who throw aerials, flick and drag.
Osaka Proto Bow: the specialist
The Proto Bow is Osaka's specialist shape, built to make the most of the FIH stick regulations. It shares the 200 mm bow point of the low bow but pairs it with a very aggressive, slimmed-down profile, and Osaka design it for drag-flick precision. Available in 70, 85 and Ltd.
Best for: drag flickers and advanced players who want the most aggressive shape in the range.
Pro Tour and FutureLab editions
At the top of the range you will find Pro Tour editions of the Pro Bow Ltd and Low Bow Advanced Ltd, and FutureLab versions of the Pro Bow and Low Bow at selected carbon levels. If you are comparing a FutureLab model with its standard equivalent, speak to our team and we can talk you through the difference.
Osaka carbon levels explained
- 25: developing and younger senior players who want comfort and control.
- 40: club players who want more power without losing forgiveness.
- 70: dedicated club players who want harder hits.
- 85: advanced players.
- Ltd: the top of each shape, for players who want maximum performance.
Osaka junior hockey sticks
Osaka's 2026/27 junior sticks all use the Mid Bow shape at three price points: the wooden Mid Bow WD, the Mid Bow WG and the glass-fibre Mid Bow GF. Compare them with other brands in our junior hockey sticks collection.
Try before you buy
Torn between two shapes? Visit our shop to try Osaka sticks in person, or call our team on 0191 447 4744. You can also find Osaka sticks at a lower price in our ex-demo and ex-display sticks.
Osaka hockey sticks: frequently asked questions
What do the numbers on Osaka sticks mean?
The number is the carbon percentage. A Pro Bow 40 has 40% carbon and a Mid Bow 85 has 85% carbon. Ltd models sit at the top of each shape.
Which Osaka stick is best for a beginner?
The Mid Bow 25 or Pro Bow 25. Both are forgiving, and Osaka design the Mid Bow 25 for young and intermediate players. Younger juniors should start with the Mid Bow WD, WG or GF.
What is the difference between the Pro Bow and the Low Bow Advanced?
Both share a similar profile, but the Low Bow Advanced moves the maximum bow point from 250 mm to 200 mm, which makes it easier to lift the ball for aerials and flicks.
Which Osaka stick is best for drag flicking?
The Proto Bow. It is Osaka's most specialist shape and is designed with drag-flick precision in mind. Our drag flicking stick guide covers other options.
Complete your Osaka kit
Pair your stick with an Osaka hockey bag, Osaka hockey shoes and fresh grips and tape, shop the full Osaka hockey range, or compare every brand in our hockey sticks collection.
