Choosing the Right Supertee Model
The Dan Carter Supertee Kicking Tee range is built around the fact that kickers have different mechanics. Height, ball angle and the contact point at impact all vary between models, so it's worth understanding what each one does.
Supertee Elite
The Elite comes in three heights: 75mm, 95mm and 120mm. The 75 suits a flatter, more penetrating rugby ball flight for kickers who drive through the lower half of the ball. The 120 gives maximum clearance between ball and ground, useful if you want to get well underneath the ball at impact. The 95 sits in between and is the most widely used across senior club rugby in the UK - a solid starting point if you're undecided.
Supertee Crown and Throne
The Crown and Throne are the wider, more stable options in the range. The Crown has an open cup that cradles the ball upright, giving a consistent address position on any surface. The Throne shares the same stable base philosophy with a slightly different cup profile - popular with younger players and those who want reliability on soft or uneven pitches.
Supertee Prince
The Prince positions the ball at a more pronounced forward angle at address, which suits kickers who strike through the lower back of the ball and generate a steeper trajectory. A popular choice among fly-halves and full-backs who kick regularly from distance.
Supertee King
The King has a raised central stem that lifts the ball above the surrounding cup, increasing the clean contact area on the ball's lower surface. It's worth trying if you're working on consistency - the elevated position reduces the chance of the tee interfering with the kick.
Supertee Xtra, Volcano and Extreme
The Xtra, Volcano and Extreme are at the top end of the range for height and angle at address. Less common at senior club level, but popular with younger players still learning their kicking mechanics and anyone who wants maximum elevation of the ball.