UNIQUE FEATURES OF SNS STICKS

The modern game of hockey demands a lot from the player – extreme fitness, skill and temperament in equal measure! And sometimes, these alone are not enough.
Sometimes, the margins are so small that the only difference is a nifty little aspect of the player’s stick technology.
At SNS, we work tirelessly to equip our players with the best hockey gear, to assist them in overcoming those small margins!

Through continuous R&D, rigorous testing and feedback, we have developed these 8 unique features for our sticks:

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3KCW (3K Carbon Weave)

  • 3K carbon weave is an additional top layer of multidirectional Japanese carbon weave. 
  • This provides extra stiffness, strength and cosmetic uplift to SNS sticks. 
  • All SNS sticks (50% carbon or higher) have this feature. 
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ACZ (Advanced Control Zone)

  • Advanced Control Zone is a special grainy surface finish applied on the stick head.
  • This adds extra friction between the stick and ball, thereby helping in better ball control.
  • All SNS sticks (50% carbon or higher) have this feature. 
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CEP (Carbon Edge Protection)

  • Carbon Edge Protection is a unique carbon lay-up system on the stick’s reverse edge. 
  • It helps in stronger reverse-hits (tomahawks) & longer stick life. 
  • All SNS sticks (50% carbon or higher) have this feature. 
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KHP (Kevlar Heel Protection)

  • Kevlar Heel Protection is a specific laying of kevlar fibre on the stick toe and heel area
  • It improves the stick’s abrasion resistance, resulting in longer shape retention & durability
  • This feature is available on all SNS sticks.
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STL (Soft Touch Lacquer)

  • Soft Touch Lacquer is a special coating applied on the playing side of SNS sticks. 
  • It provides a cushioned contact between stick and ball.
  • It aids in a better touch and lower vibrations.
  • This feature is available on SNS BLADE 5, BLADE 7, BLADE 9 and BLADE X sticks.
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OTF (Optimum Touch & Feel)

  • Touch and feel is the connection felt through the hands, when ball & stick come together.
  • The optimum touch and feel you get on the ball is a distinct feature of all SNS sticks. 
  • The SNS Pro Tour and SNS Player Edition sticks have an instant responsive touch. 
  • The SNS Blade series has a more cushioned touch.
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MP (Maximized Power)

  • Power is the ability to generate the greatest ball speed for the player’s swing speed.
  • There is a direct correlation between ball speed and stick stiffness. 
  • Composite structures developed by SNS maximize the stick power.
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(IWB) Ideal Weight & Balance

  • The ideal weight range of SNS sticks is from 500g to 560g. These sticks are heavy enough to maximise power but not so heavy that the player can’t manoeuvre it well to perform skills.
  • The balance point determines the weight distribution. All SNS hockey sticks have a high balance point. It provides a well-balanced feeling with uniform weight distribution along the stick length. This aids in a comfortable swing and dribbles.
  • This feature is available on all SNS sticks.

SNS offers some of the most advanced hockey sticks on the market, owing to a combination of these features. You can explore our range here.

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