Gill Athletics Track & Field Ote Apex Series - 800g Javelins

The OTE Apex series was developed by Dick Held alongside the 90m javelin using the same principles.  The OTE Apex series was developed by Dick Held alongside the 90m javelin using the same principles. Perfect for the intermediate athlete who wants a softer feel during the throw while developing a cleaner release. The Apex series allows for more forgiveness and protection from injury. Headwind (H) A headwind version of an OTE javelin describes a streamlined tip designed to help cut through the wind. This javelin tip, because of its small surface area, will have self-correcting characteristics when a thrower misses the point, adding valuable distance to a missed throw. The headwind version is ideal for 'power' throwers who lack perfect technique but make up for it with strength and torque. Tailwind (T) A tailwind version of an OTE javelin describes a thicker, more blunted tip that increases the surface area in front of the javelin. When a thrower hits the point with a tailwind version of an OTE javelin, it will mimic the old rules style javelins, with a beautiful floating flight and greater distances. This tailwind version is ideal for 'finesse' throwers who lack high outputs of power, yet throw at a high technical level. Universal A universal version of an OTE javelin describes a streamlined tip designed to cut through the air while helping deliver lift on the javelin.  This javelin tip, because of its small surface area, will have self-correcting characteristics when a thrower misses the point, adding valuable distance to a missed throw. Ideal for 'power' throwers who lack perfect technique but make up for it with strength and torque. • Sold individually • Product Type: • Product Type: