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EPISODE · Sep 3, 2025 · 47 MIN

Can a new grain grow an old game?

from The Sports Engineering Podcast · host The Sports Engineering Podcast

What makes hurling the fastest game on grass so electrifying? The players, the pace, or the stick itself? In this episode, Managing Director of Torpey, Seán Torpey takes us inside the craft and science of the hurley. From ancient roots to modern innovations, we explore how design, materials, and ingenuity shape performance on the pitch. Links: https://www.gaaplus.ie/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqQPAoIgD6Yhttps://torpey.ie/

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What makes hurling the fastest game on grass so electrifying? The players, the pace, or the stick itself? In this episode, Managing Director of Torpey, Seán Torpey takes us inside the craft and science of the hurley. From ancient roots to modern...

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