Collection: Y1 YLB Sticks
Y1 YLB Hockey Sticks — Built to Drag Flick
The Y1 YLB is designed with one goal in mind: to be the best drag flicking stick on the market. If you're a specialist drag flicker or an attacking player who wants to dominate set pieces, the YLB is built around your game.
The YLB combines an aggressive low bow with Y1's Carbon Power Chain Technology. The Carbon Power Chain allows for a knife-cut head shape and tapered underblade — by reducing the underblade on the head of the stick, it makes 3D skills easier and gives you more control when getting under the ball. The result is a stick that loads and releases energy efficiently through the drag flick motion, giving you more power and consistency on set pieces.
The shaft also features a natural concave shape designed to aid the slingshot action during drag flicking. This doesn't reduce playability during normal match play — the YLB is still a capable all-round stick — but it gives you a genuine mechanical advantage when you're on the circle edge.
The backhand blade is carbon reinforced to improve power and control on reverse-stick shots and passes, so you're not giving anything up on that side of the game either.
Who Is the Y1 YLB For?
The YLB is for attacking players and penalty corner specialists who want a stick that's optimised for drag flicking and 3D skills. It suits players who take corners regularly, who like to lift the ball and who want a stick that gives them a mechanical advantage on set pieces. It's also a strong choice for forwards who want to combine drag flicking ability with creative close play.
About Y1 Hockey
Y1 is a UK-based brand that designs every stick profile around a specific playing style. The YLB is their most specialist drag flick option — a stick built from the ground up for players who want to dominate from the top of the circle. Y1 sticks are used at international, national league and club level across the UK.
Buying Advice — Choosing the Right Y1 YLB
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YLB 30 — 30% carbon, softer feel, good for developing players learning to drag flick who want a forgiving stick.
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YLB 50 — 50% carbon, balanced feel, suits club players who want drag flick capability with good all-round performance.
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YLB 70 — 70% carbon, stiffer and more powerful, for experienced players who want more from their set pieces.
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YLB X — High carbon, maximum power and stiffness, for advanced players who want elite drag flick performance.
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YLB X.2 — Updated X spec with refined construction for even better feel and energy transfer.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What makes the Y1 YLB different from other low bow sticks?
- The YLB uses Carbon Power Chain Technology and a natural concave shaft shape specifically designed to aid the slingshot action in drag flicking. It's more specialist than a standard low bow and is built around maximising set piece performance.
- Can I use the YLB for normal match play?
- Yes. The concave shaft shape doesn't reduce playability during normal match play. The YLB is a capable all-round stick, but its real advantage is on set pieces and when drag flicking.
- What carbon level should I start with?
- If you're learning to drag flick, the YLB 30 or 50 gives you a forgiving feel while you develop the technique. More experienced drag flickers tend to prefer the 70 or X for the extra power and stiffness.
- What size do I need?
- Most adult players use 36.5". Check our hockey stick size guide for more detail.
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