The Specialist 55 serves as the ideal introductory weapon for penalty corner specialists and developing drag flickers. Engineered with the exact same extreme low-bow geometry and custom shaft-moulding found on Ritual’s elite professional models, it swaps out maximum structural stiffness for a highly forgiving 55% premium Japanese carbon matrix. This design gives rising stars and intermediate club players firm control, maximum flicking leverage, and an exceptional touch on the ball without breaking the bank.
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Moulded Drag Flick Scoop: Designed with a specialized concave groove running down the lower shaft. This physical scoop smoothly cradles and channels the ball during your throwing motion, maximizing transfer speed and accuracy on drag flicks.
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55% Premium Japanese Carbon: Forged with a 55% carbon, 40% fiberglass, and 5% Kevlar composite structure. This unique material layup heavily absorbs impact shock, providing extra cushioning to keep traps secure and preventing the ball from springing off the face.
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Extreme Low-Bow Profile: Shaped right to the competitive boundary of FIH regulations, featuring a super-aggressive 24mm profile peaking at an ultra-low 220mm from the base of the head. This geometry delivers massive leverage for vertical overheads, high-velocity flicks, and advanced 3D skills.
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Vibration-Absorbing AntiShock Handle: Wrapped with a factory-fitted layer of shock-dampening EVA foam beneath a high-traction Super Soft Grip. This setup actively neutralizes harsh vibration feedback, eliminating hand sting during freezing mid-winter sessions.
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Gritty Silica Face Coating: Features a textured silica compound across the face of the 45° angle head. This creates a high-friction zone that bites into the ball's surface, offering superior stick-to-ball security during complex close-range maneuvers.