{"product_id":"ritual-specialist-55-hockey-stick-2026-2027","title":"Ritual Specialist 55 Hockey Stick 2026\/2027","description":"\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eRitual Specialist 55 Hockey Stick (2026\/2027)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eKey Performance Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMoulded Drag Flick Scoop:\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e55% Premium Japanese Carbon:\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eExtreme Low-Bow Profile:\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVibration-Absorbing AntiShock Handle:\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGritty Silica Face Coating:\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eComposition:\u003c\/b\u003e 55% Premium Japanese Carbon, 40% Fiberglass, 5% Kevlar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProfile \/ Bow Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Specialist Bow (Ultra-Low Bow with Moulded Shaft Scoop)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBow Height:\u003c\/b\u003e 24mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBow Position (Low Bow Point):\u003c\/b\u003e 220mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 520g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBalance Point:\u003c\/b\u003e 400mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHead Angle \/ Length:\u003c\/b\u003e 45° Hook \/ 116mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHead Thickness:\u003c\/b\u003e 24mm with Silica Face\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,8,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHandle Thickness:\u003c\/b\u003e 31.5mm with AntiShock EVA Foam\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,9,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,9,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGrip Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Super Soft Grip with EVA cushioning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ritual Hockey","offers":[{"title":"36.5 inch","offer_id":54385453400401,"sku":"STK-55-SPEC-26-36.5","price":135.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"37.5 inch","offer_id":54385453433169,"sku":"STK-55-SPEC-26-37.5","price":135.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0841\/0405\/3073\/files\/35fde956-4e87-4c73-b04f-35f6839e1ba8.jpg?v=1784710101","url":"https:\/\/hockeyfactoryshop.co.uk\/products\/ritual-specialist-55-hockey-stick-2026-2027","provider":"Hockey Factory Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}