NEPHE Technology
Lighter.
Stronger.
Further.
A hockey stick isn't magic. It's carbon, a geometry, and above all, a way of distributing it. Here's exactly what's inside a NEPHE, and why you feel it on the ice.
01
18K Carbon
The "K" refers to the number of filaments woven into each carbon thread. 18K means 18,000 filaments per thread. A high-density weave, stiffer and more resistant for the same amount of material.
It's the carbon found at the top end of the market. It's what we use across the entire NEPHE range, from JR to SR. No exceptions, no lightweight version to cut costs.
The result fits in one number: 350 grams.
02
It's Not the Quantity.
It's the Distribution.
We use the same amount of carbon as the market's benchmarks. The difference is where we put it.
The material is concentrated on the flex zone, exactly where the entire load lands when you wind up for a shot. Where the stick works, there's carbon. Where it doesn't, we don't add any for nothing, while keeping the stick perfectly balanced.
Two direct results. The flex zone becomes stronger, so the stick lasts longer. And the dead weight disappears.
03 / The Signature
The Reinforced Monobloc Blade
A structure stitched into the core of the blade, absorbing vibrations all the way down the shaft. It's the technical piece we're proudest of.
Repeated vibrations crack carbon from the inside. That's how a stick eventually breaks one evening, seemingly for no reason. The monobloc structure dissipates energy instead of letting it build up.
The blade doesn't warp on impact, or when the flex is fully loaded. The puck goes where you aimed it. Shot after shot, not just the first ten.
You feel the puck on the blade. Clean reception, clean pass, one-touch control. It's the first thing players tell us after trying it.
04
Asymmetric Reinforcement
A left-handed and a right-handed player don't load their stick the same way. The stress doesn't run through the same spot, and a "neutral" stick always ends up giving way on the side that works hardest.
That's why NEPHE's weave is reinforced asymmetrically to match your hand. You choose left or right, and you get a stick built for that side.
05
Choose Your Flex
Flex is the force in kilos needed to bend the stick. The more it bends, the more energy it returns to the puck: the catapult effect. Too stiff, and you never load it. Too soft, and you lose control.
| Flex | Guideline Weight | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| 50 (JR) | Under 55 kg | Juniors. Soft enough to load the stick without forcing it. |
| 70 | 60 to 75 kg | Technique and precision. Wrist shots, finesse play. |
| 77 | 75 to 90 kg | The all-rounder. The choice of most adult players. |
| 87 | 90 kg and up | Power. Slap shots, physical play, one-timers. |
Two Useful Benchmarks
Weight is a starting point, not a rule. A lighter player who lives for slap shots can easily start at 77. And if you cut your stick down, count on roughly +5 flex for every 2 cm removed.
06
Choose Your Curve
| Curve | Profile | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| P92 | Mid-open | The all-rounder. Precise shot, good puck control, comfortable anywhere on the ice. If you're unsure, take this one. |
| P28 | Full-open | The offensive one. Lifts the puck fast, favours the wrister and finesse moves close to the net. |
07
Spec Sheet
| NEPHE Stick SR | NEPHE Stick JR | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | CHF 129.00 | CHF 99.00 |
| Weight | 350 g | 310 g |
| Material | 18K carbon, epoxy resin | 18K carbon, epoxy resin |
| Blade | Reinforced monobloc | Reinforced monobloc |
| Flex | 70 / 77 / 87 | 50 |
| Curves | P92 / P28 | P92 / P28 |
| Hand | Left / Right | Left / Right |
| Design | La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland | La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland |
| Delivery | 1 to 3 working days on stock | 1 to 3 working days on stock |
08
So Why This Price?
It's the question we get asked the most. The answer is simple: carbon was never what's expensive.
What's expensive is global ad campaigns, sponsorship deals, distribution teams, retailer margins, and showrooms in every country.
NEPHE made a different choice. We work directly with our manufacturing partner, an engineer with over twenty years of experience in the carbon hockey industry. No middleman, no distribution network, no corporate ad budget. We design in La Chaux-de-Fonds and sell direct, from us to you.
No compromise on materials. No hidden margin. Just the stick.
"The amount of carbon is the same as the market benchmarks: what's been optimised is its distribution, concentrated on the flex zone."
SwissHabs, July 12, 2026