"O" Technology
“O” Technology or “O” Tech is ovals and circles cut out of a field hockey stick in strategically placed locations, the holes are often chamfered to create a less dramatic change in shape so the stick is less likely to snap at those locations.
The alleged benefits include less wind resistance when swinging the stick allowing for more force to be applied to the ball, it is stronger because there is more surface area on the outer walls, it also allows the manufacturer to put heavier materials in to strengthen the stick as there is less overall material and the thinner areas allow for more backwards and forwards flex to act as a spring when the player hits the ball but lessens sideways and rotation flex for a more accurate hit.
It was first tried with great results in ice hockey for the goal keeper but it is also now used by the full team. “O” Technology isn’t widely spread across brands; it is mainly used by Grays and Reebok in field hockey sticks.
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