Gryphon Hockey Sticks — The Complete Buyer's Guide
Gryphon make some of the most distinctive and technically refined sticks in the game. Here's everything you need to know about their range — from junior starters to elite performance models.
Why Choose Gryphon?
Gryphon Hockey has earned a strong reputation among serious club players for producing sticks with excellent feel, distinctive aesthetics, and genuine performance credentials. Their range is built around a clear model hierarchy, with multiple spec levels within each family — making it straightforward to find the right stick for your level and budget. Whether you're a junior just starting out or an experienced player looking for a top-end performance stick, Gryphon has something worth considering.
Understanding the Gryphon Range
Gryphon organise their sticks into model families, each with a distinct bow profile and character. Within each family, the spec level determines the carbon content and construction quality: Pro25 is the top-of-the-range spec with maximum carbon, DII sits in the mid-range, and Samurai, T-Bone, and Ronin offer additional options within specific families. The G26 designation across the range indicates the current season's models.
Tour — Gryphon's Flagship Performance Stick
The Tour is Gryphon's premium outdoor model and the top of their range — a high-carbon, high-performance stick used by serious club and representative players. The Tour is available across four spec levels, giving you a clear upgrade path within the family.
The Tour G26 DII is the entry point to the Tour family — a mid-carbon option that delivers strong performance at a more accessible price. Step up to the Tour G26 Samurai for more carbon and a stiffer, more responsive feel, or the Tour G26 Ronin for another step up in spec. The Tour G26 T-Bone offers a distinctive construction approach within the Tour family, and at the very top sits the Tour G26 Pro25 — Gryphon's flagship stick with maximum carbon content and the most refined construction in the range.
Who it's for: Advanced and elite club players who want Gryphon's best. The Pro25 is the choice for county and regional level players who want no compromises.
Bluesteel — High Performance with a Distinctive Look
The Bluesteel is one of Gryphon's most recognisable models, known for its striking blue and steel colourway alongside strong performance credentials. It sits just below the Tour in the range and is a popular choice for serious club players who want near-flagship performance with a distinctive aesthetic.
The Bluesteel G26 DII is the mid-range entry point, offering the Bluesteel bow profile and construction at a competitive price. The Bluesteel G26 Samurai steps up the carbon content for a stiffer, more powerful feel, and the Bluesteel G26 Pro25 is the top-spec Bluesteel — a high-carbon stick that delivers serious performance for players competing at county level and above.
Who it's for: Serious club players who want high-end performance with a bold, distinctive look. The Pro25 is a strong alternative to the Tour for players who prefer the Bluesteel bow profile.
Striker — Power and Precision for Forwards
The Striker is Gryphon's forward-focused model, built around a bow profile that maximises power and precision for attacking play. It's a popular choice for forwards and drag flickers who want a stick designed specifically for their style of play.
The Striker G26 DII is the accessible entry point, while the Striker G26 Samurai adds more carbon for a stiffer, more explosive feel. At the top of the Striker range, the Striker G26 Pro25 is a high-carbon specialist stick for forwards who want maximum power and lift from their technique.
Who it's for: Forwards, drag flickers, and attacking players who want a stick built around power and precision.
Diablo — Versatile Mid-Range Performance
The Diablo sits in the mid-range of the Gryphon lineup, offering a versatile bow profile that works well across all positions. It's a strong choice for club players who want solid performance without committing to a specialist model.
The Diablo G26 DII is the entry point, offering the Diablo bow profile at a mid-range price, while the Diablo G26 Pro25 steps up to maximum carbon for players who want elite-level feel in this bow profile.
Who it's for: Club players of all positions who want a versatile, well-rounded stick at a competitive price point.
Elan — All-Round Club Performance
The Elan is another versatile mid-range option in the Gryphon lineup, popular with club players who want a reliable, well-balanced stick for all aspects of their game. The Elan G26 Pro25 is the top-spec version — a high-carbon all-rounder that delivers strong performance across all positions. The Elan G26 DII offers the same bow profile at a more accessible price point.
Who it's for: Club players who want a dependable, versatile stick that performs well across all aspects of the game.
Atomic, Solo and Cobra — Specialist Performance Models
Gryphon's Atomic, Solo, and Cobra models round out the top end of their outdoor range, each offering a distinct bow profile and character for players who know exactly what they want.
The Atomic G26 Pro25 is a high-carbon specialist stick built for players who want maximum power and a distinctive feel. The Solo G26 Pro25 is Gryphon's individual performance model — a top-spec stick for players who want elite-level construction and a refined bow profile. The Cobra G26 Pro25 completes the top-end lineup, offering another high-carbon option for serious club players who want to explore the full breadth of what Gryphon produce.
Who it's for: Advanced players who want to explore Gryphon's specialist high-performance models and find the bow profile that best suits their game.
Flow — Junior Performance
The Flow is Gryphon's junior performance model, designed to give younger players a proper composite feel with a bow profile suited to developing technique. The Flow G26 Pro21 Junior is a well-specified junior stick that gives talented young players a genuine performance option rather than a basic entry-level model.
Who it's for: Talented junior players who are ready to step up to a proper performance stick and want something more than a basic composite.
Laser — Junior Entry Level
The Laser is Gryphon's junior entry-level range, offering a great first composite stick for younger players in a choice of colourways. The Laser G26 Navy Junior and Laser G26 Pink Junior give juniors a proper Gryphon composite at an accessible price — a solid starting point for players new to the game or stepping up from a wooden stick.
Who it's for: Junior beginners and developing players picking up their first composite stick.
Bolt — Club and School Hockey
The Gryphon Bolt G26 is a straightforward, reliable club and school hockey stick — a great option for players who want a dependable composite at an entry-level price. Also available as a 6-stick bundle or 12-stick bundle, making it an excellent choice for clubs, schools, and teams looking to kit out multiple players at once.
Who it's for: Beginners, school players, and clubs or teams looking for a reliable entry-level composite in bulk.
Choosing by Position
Defenders tend to favour the Tour or Elan for their balance of control and power. Midfielders often gravitate toward the Diablo or Elan, which offer versatility across all aspects of play. Forwards and drag flickers should look at the Striker or the top-spec Tour and Bluesteel models for maximum power and precision. Junior players are well served by the Laser as a starting point, with the Flow available for those ready to step up. Clubs and schools should consider the Bolt bundles for excellent value across multiple players.
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