Description
Overview
The Silver Fern Curved Hit Shield is a concave contact pad built for controlled hit and drive work at training and in pre-game warm-ups. Rather than presenting a flat face, the shield curves inward so the ball carrier's shoulder meets a shaped surface, and the holder braces through padded hand grips fixed with welded straps.
Silver Fern positions it as suitable for all ages and levels, so the same shield can serve a junior club side and a senior squad. It is one of several hit shields in the range, and because it is a made to order line each shield is manufactured after you order and delivered by freight.
Key benefits
- Shaped face: the concave profile gives the ball carrier a defined target.
- Holder stays in control through padded hand grips.
- Welded strap attachment for repeated contact sessions.
- One shield for all ages and levels, junior through senior.
- Choose black or blue; other colours priced on application.
- Sized at 600 mm high for contact drills.
Who it's for
Best for coaches running hit-and-drive and contact technique sessions with rugby union or rugby league teams. Because it is rated for all ages and levels, a school first XV, a junior club side and a premier squad can all train with the same shield.
If you want a shield a player wears rather than holds, look at the Silver Fern Strap on Chest Fitted Hit Shield instead. For the standard shape in the same range, the Silver Fern Hit Shield covers the same spread of ages and levels.
Care, safety and set-up
This is a made to order product: it is manufactured after you order, so factor that in when planning a season fit-out. Delivery is freight-quoted because of its size and a shipping weight of around 10 kg, and the customer-service team will confirm the freight cost with you.
Check the straps and grips before each session and take a shield out of use if the strap attachment has come away. It is covered by the 12-month guarantee.
Frequently asked questions
Which colours can I order?
Black or blue are the standard options. Other colours are priced on application, so ask the team when you order.
Is it suitable for junior players?
Yes. Silver Fern rates it for all ages and levels, so junior sides can use it. If you want a smaller wedge-style option for juniors, the Silver Fern Wedge Hit Shield – Junior is in the same range.
How is it delivered?
It is made to order and sent by freight rather than standard courier. For a club or school buying several shields, request a quote and the freight will be included in the pricing.
Is it for rugby union or rugby league?
Both. It is listed for rugby union, rugby league and general coaching and training use.
