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THROWS

JAVELINS

The choice of elite throwers
worldwide! OTE javelins are
handmade in the USA by the
master artisans who are following in the tradition of the
world’s greatest name in javelin development: Dick Held. The
performance potential of OTE javelins is unsurpassed, being
used for numerous championship wins and world records.
CHOOSING A JAVELIN

STEP 1 Decide if you are purchasing a Rubber
Tipped, 600g women’s, or 800g men’s javelin.
Nordic Sport javelins are a trademark among
STEP 2 Consider the technical proficiency of throwers worldwide. The Nordic javelins have
the athlete. Javelin throwers who are skilled at been seen at the highest level, winning World
flying the javelin will get farther throws when Championship and Olympic medals. The materials
they throw through the point using OTE javelins. and construction of the javelins is of the utmost
Throwers who occasionally miss accurate flights importance. The Nordic Sport javelins are all manufactured with
should switch between OTE and Pacer to help the famous Nordic finish and Nordic quality. Gill Athletics is
learn the fine points of flying the javelin. Beginners
will learn quicker with Tru-Flight javelins, and proud to be the exclusive North American distributor of all Nordic
if possible, should occasionally try an OTE to javelins. Gill manufacturers the elite OTE javelins, as well as the
see if they understand how to really make it fly. championship level Pacer javelins. Both Gill and Nordic provide
different level javelins as well as rubber tipped javelins.
STEP 3 Once you have decided which javelin will
best maximize your athlete’s potential, choose a
light, medium, or max relative flex javelin. Generally
speaking; the stiffer the javelin, the longer the throw,
assuming it is thrown precisely through the point. Built by the same master
craftsmen that make the OTE
javelins, Pacer javelins are built to slightly more generous
THROW FURTHER tolerances. These javelins are built for performance and
durability, and are suitable for high level competition. Pacer
ATHLETE’S ABILITY JAVELIN FORGIVENESS
STIFF High Low is the brand of choice for coaches seeking great value.
4.4 FLEX
100M

SOFT This lower price point line of javelins
12.6 FLEX
40M Low High is recommended for high school
level competition offering unsurpassed value. The best quality
Use this chart for help on how to choose the best javelin. 
javelin for a budget-conscious program, Tru-Flight javelins
Call our experts at 800.637.3090 for more details. 
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allow athletes to have more efficient practice sessions by
purchasing multiple javelins at nearly the same price as a
singular higher-priced javelin!

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