The checkered pattern comes from woven carbon fiber strands layered together during production.
The “K” refers to the number of carbon fiber filaments woven together. For example:
Generally speaking, higher filament counts increase durability and structural strength.
The lighter the hockey stick, the more important carbon fiber quality becomes in maintaining durability and performance.
General Recommendations:
At the end of the day, the best option depends on your playing style, preferred stick weight, and personal feel.
Unidirectional carbon fibers run in a single direction rather than a woven pattern, creating a clean all-black finish.
Best For
Traditional feel
Solid durability
Clean cosmetic finish
Players looking for great value
12K carbon fiber uses a tighter woven carbon pattern with 12,000 filaments.
Best For
Balanced durability
Lightweight performance
Everyday competitive play
18K carbon fiber increases the woven filament count, creating a larger carbon weave pattern with added strength and durability.
Best For
Lightweight builds
Competitive players
Improved durability-to-weight balance
24K carbon fiber uses 24,000 woven filaments, creating the largest weave pattern and one of our strongest carbon fiber constructions.
Best For
Lightweight builds
Competitive players
Improved durability-to-weight balance
Exclusive to the Hyperion series, 24K Sapphire combines our premium 24K carbon fiber with a specialized sapphire coating for additional durability and wear resistance.
Best For
Premium performance builds
Players looking for maximum durability
Enhanced cosmetic finish and protection
Exclusive to the White Hyperion & Helios series, Silver Carbon combines high-performance carbon fiber construction with a raw forged carbon aesthetic, creating a distinctive silver finish with added durability and wear resistance.
Best For
Premium performance builds
Players looking for maximum durability
Enhanced cosmetic finish and protection
