What does K mean?
K describes the filament count in a fiber bundle: 3K means 3,000, 12K means 12,000, and 24K means 24,000. UD uses fibers aligned in one direction.
THE GWIND SPECIFICATION GUIDE
HOCKEY STICK
CARBON FIBER.
Choose the appearance. Define the construction behind it.
IN THIS GUIDE
- Fiber direction
- Weave appearance
- Complete laminate
A clearer specification starts with the details.
What is carbon fiber in a hockey stick?
A carbon-composite stick uses carbon fibers within a resin system. Fibers can be aligned in one direction or woven into a fabric. The visible outer pattern is one part of a larger laminate that forms the shaft and blade.
UD means unidirectional. In a fiber-bundle label, K indicates thousands of filaments: 3K means 3,000 and 12K means 12,000. That count does not, by itself, describe the complete laminate or certify its performance.
What does carbon construction affect?
Fiber orientation, material selection, resin and layer arrangement work together to define the structure. The visible weave alone cannot establish a stick’s finished weight, stiffness, strength or durability.
Use the GWIND samples below to describe the appearance you prefer, then specify your construction needs separately. Keep your requested flex, weight target and finished length in the same brief, and check the sample against the agreed requirements.
CARBON FIBER GRADES.
Explore the carbon weave choices used in the GWIND Custom Studio. Choose a visual finish alongside your preferred weight and feel.
Choose the complete build
Weave appearance is one part of the specification. Discuss your requested weight, flex and construction with GWIND rather than choosing by the K label alone.
GWIND carbon weave choices
UD
Unidirectional fibers with a clean, unwoven appearance.
3K Grid
Fine grid detail with a compact woven appearance.
12K
A woven finish using 12,000-filament fiber bundles.
12K Grid
A diagonal grid appearance in the 12K weave family.
15K
A woven finish using 15,000-filament fiber bundles.
18K
A woven finish using 18,000-filament fiber bundles.
24K
A bold woven finish using 24,000-filament fiber bundles.
Build details and availability are confirmed with GWIND for your project.
DISCUSS YOUR SPECSCARBON FIBER / QUESTIONS, ANSWERED
QUESTIONS?
ANSWERED.
Common questions about carbon fiber, before you settle on your specification.
ASK GWINDCarbon Fiber questions
Is 24K automatically better than 3K?
No. K describes the number of filaments in a bundle, not an overall quality score. Compare the agreed laminate, materials and sample results rather than ranking sticks by the visible K label.
What is the difference between UD and woven carbon?
UD fibers run in one direction within a layer; a woven fabric interlaces bundles. The outer appearance may show that difference, but a finished stick can contain several layer types and orientations beneath the surface.
Does the Custom Studio preview prove the material specification?
No. The preview helps communicate the carbon appearance. Confirm the actual material and construction separately with GWIND, especially when your request includes a specific weight, flex or inspection requirement.
Can I choose a weave and a weight target together?
Put both preferences in your request. The available construction and final combination need confirmation. Agree how the finished sample will be measured rather than treating a visual option as a weight guarantee.