The CODE Photon 1 brings Sherwood's pro-level shooting technology into an intermediate stick built to last a full season. An updated Hybrid 2 flex profile loads and releases quickly for heavy, controlled shots, while a full carbon fibre build keeps the stick light and responsive in the hands. Reinforced through the high-load zones and finished with a raised tactile grip, it suits the intermediate player who plays hard and expects the stick to keep up.

• Hybrid 2 flex profile - an evolution of the hybrid kick point, with an enhanced hinge for a faster, more precise release on high shots and a stiffer power hosel for battles along the boards.

• Blackline NXT shaft and blade shell - micro-thin plies of aerospace-grade carbon fibre laid in an optimised sequence for high strength and consistent flex.

• Featherlite XT balance point set higher on the shaft for quicker hands and faster shot speed.

• R-Shape shaft with square corners, engineered for optimal vertical and horizontal flex and efficient energy transfer through the shot.

• VR92 blade with dampening material across the face and reinforced heel and toe to cut vibration and raise impact resistance.

• Two 3D-raised tactile grip zones - linear for the upper hand and corner for the lower hand - to minimise stick rotation through the release.