Our production method, which has remained virtually unchanged since 1946, involves the combination of two different types of wood : ash wood from the north of Europe - which is used to make the paddle, due to its elasticity which allows its to bend - and beechwood - which is used to make the handle, since it has a very clean, knot-free and highly durable grain.
The process of making a Reno stick begins in special coal-fired boilers, where the ash wood undergoes a water vapour bath , which allows you to bend it and shape it like a paddle.
The process of making a Reno stick begins in special coal-fired boilers, where the ash wood undergoes a water vapour bath , which allows you to bend it and shape it like a paddle.
After curving it, the paddle is made by joining two pieces of wood together and placing a vulcanised fibre core on the inside, which works to buffer any impact while playing. Once constructed, it is joined to the handle and the ensemble is mechanised using a numerical control machine and a manual polishing process to obtain the stick.
The stick is finished off with a treatment to seal any porosities in the wood, and a graphic image is applied, either using silk-screen printing or digital printing.
The process of hand-crafting each Reno stick aims to bring out the wood’s extraordinary qualities: channelling the feel of the game better than any other material.
The process of hand-crafting each Reno stick aims to bring out the wood’s extraordinary qualities: channelling the feel of the game better than any other material.
All Reno sticks are subject to a rigorous quality control check to guarantee that the product is in perfect condition and has the characteristics that make our brand the preferred choice among the world’s best hockey players.
All Reno sticks are subject to a rigorous quality control check to guarantee that the product is in perfect condition and has the characteristics that make our brand the preferred choice among the world’s best hockey players.
In addition to Reno sticks, it also makes hockey boots, protective gear for players (gloves and knee pads), protective gear for goalies (guards, goalkeeper gloves, chest pads, etc.) and other hockey-related textile materials.
In addition to Reno sticks, it also makes hockey boots, protective gear for players (gloves and knee pads), protective gear for goalies (guards, goalkeeper gloves, chest pads, etc.) and other hockey-related textile materials.