What are Cultec hurleys made from?
What are Cultec hurleys made from?
Cultec hurls are made from a composite synthetic epoxy, graphite and nylon.
What are the best hurley makers?
Bourke (Tipperary) 6.21% (596 votes)
Where does the ash for hurleys come from?
Francis Larkin, one of the hurley-makers, said that they only use 100% Irish ash. “We source it from a few counties, Offaly, Meath and a bit in Galway. We used to import ash but we found that Irish ash is better,” he said. There’s a big difference, the climate here is much better for growing it.
What tree are hurleys made from?
Hurleys are made from ash wood; the base of the tree near the root is the only part used and is usually bought from local craftsmen in Ireland (for about €20–50), who still use traditional production methods. However, for some time in the 1970s, hurleys made from plastic were used, mainly produced by Wavin.
How do you break in a hurl?
It is recommended that you ‘break the hurley in’ by pucking a ball with the hurley over the course of a week prior to playing with it in a game. The pucking of the ball compacts the fibres of the hurley bás and, therefore, should give more strength to the hurley and give it longevity.
How do I know what size hurley to buy?
The distance from the ground to their wrist is the correct length. Player should be able to hold the hurley at the top and the hurley should be just touching the ground. If a player is between sizes it is still better to have the hurley too small rather than too big.
What is the best type of hurley?
Dowling’s (All-Star) Hurleys Often regarded as ‘the star’ hurley, it is without doubt the best hurley in the country. It has a big bás and light handle and since it’s time on the scene, there have been many hurley manufacturers throughout Ireland attempting to replicate its style.
What hurley does Lee Chin use?
The PRO 1001 Evolution is Lee Chin’s current hurl which will continue its development in our workshop under Lee’s guidance. There will be ongoing modifications from November to May on this model which may occasionally include slight size changes.
Why are hurleys made from bamboo?
In recent years, makers have trialled synthetic sticks, with certain degrees of popularity. However, Clare-based Torpey Hurleys now believe they have made a revolutionary innovation in the trade, with a bamboo-based stick which they claim adds a far greater degree of consistency than is provided by ash.
Why is ash wood used for hurleys?
Ash is used for Hurley making due to is natural strength, flexibility, lightness and shock absorption qualities. Other timbers can and have been used in the past but Ash reigns supreme. When a tree is about 30 years old it is mature enough to be used for Hurley making.
Why is bamboo used for hurleys?
Are bamboo hurleys better?
Bambú offers a greater strike and sweet spot compared to our ash collection. Scientific testing in Loughborough Sports University has shown the hurley to have a greater sweet spot for improved consistency. Players have experienced a sweeter strike with Bambú and claim it has a striking distance further than ash.
