Y1
Y1 LB 30 Hockey Stick 2026/27 - Silver
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The Y1 LB 30 is the entry point into Y1's Cosmic 2026/27 carbon range, and it is a properly aggressive stick rather than a soft starter. A 24.5mm low bow set at 200mm from the heel puts it firmly in drag-flick territory, while a 30% Japanese Toray carbon lay-up keeps enough forgiveness in the shaft for everyday club training. Finished in the range's striking silver.
Key Features
- 30% Japanese Toray carbon – blended with 70% aramid and fibreglass for stiffness without harshness.
- 24.5mm low bow at 200mm – a dynamic bow profile positioned for drag-flicking and aerial work.
- Shaved head design – a slimmed head profile for cleaner contact on 3D skills.
- Recurved toe – makes picking the ball up off the turf easier.
- Enhanced backhand zone – reinforced where reverse-stick hitting loads the head.
- Cosmic 2026/27 silver colourway – the tech-led finish across the new range.
Performance Overview
Bow position is what separates hockey sticks, and 200mm is about as late as a low bow goes — the curve sits well down the shaft, which is exactly what a drag-flicker wants for loading the ball on the run. At around 525g with a balance point near 39cm, the LB 30 sits mid-weight and slightly head-light, so it retains the whip needed for flicks while staying manageable in tight elimination work. The 30% carbon content is the sensible part of the equation: enough stiffness to hit hard and flick cleanly, but far more forgiving on trapping than a 90% stick, which matters when you are playing on club pitches rather than international water-based turf.
Benefits
A genuine attacking low bow at a price that does not require an international budget, with the durability to survive a full club and county season. For a player learning to drag-flick or moving up from a beginner's stick, it opens up 3D skills without punishing every imperfect first touch.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Y1 |
| Model | LB 30 |
| Range | Cosmic 2026/27 |
| Composition | 30% Japanese Toray carbon, 70% aramid and fibreglass |
| Bow | Low bow, 24.5mm |
| Bow Position | 200mm from the heel |
| Weight | Approx. 525g (±10g) |
| Balance Point | Approx. 39cm (±1cm) |
| Head | Shaved head with recurved toe |
| Size | 36.5" |
| Colour | Silver |
| Best For | Club, county and performance players; drag-flickers |
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Final Verdict
A serious low bow for players who want to flick, at the accessible end of Y1's carbon range. If you are stepping up to 3D skills and want a stick that will still forgive you while you learn them, the LB 30 is the right amount of stick. 🏑
| Brand | Y1 |
| Model | LB 30 |
| Range | Cosmic 2026/27 |
| Composition | 30% Japanese Toray carbon, 70% aramid and fibreglass |
| Bow | Low bow, 24.5mm |
| Bow Position | 200mm from the heel |
| Weight | Approx. 525g (±10g) |
| Balance Point | Approx. 39cm (±1cm) |
| Head | Shaved head with recurved toe |
| Size | 36.5" |
| Colour | Silver |
| Best For | Club, county and performance players; drag-flickers |