Goalie

Pirmin Blaak is one of the most successful field hockey goalies of his generation. The former top goalie for teams including HC Rotterdam, Oranje-Rood, Braxgata, and the Dutch national team won the national championship with Rotterdam in 2013, took home Olympic gold with the Dutch national team, and was named Best Goalie in the World in 2023.

As an ambassador for The Indian Maharadja and a key partner in the development of the goalie line, Pirmin applies his experience at the highest level to create goalie equipment that excels in protection, fit, and freedom of movement. Together, we develop products that enable goalies at every level to get the most out of their game.

How long have you been using The Indian Maharadja goalkeeper equipment?
Over two years.

How did The Indian Maharadja goalkeeper equipment help you improve your game?
By providing extremely good protection and by constantly evaluating the materials.

Which items from The Indian Maharadja collection do you use in goal?
I use clogs, leg guards, goalkeeper pants, a body suit, and gloves.

What do you see as your greatest strength or specialty as a goalkeeper?
I try to train as all-round as possible, so that I have as few weaknesses as possible. If I had to choose my strongest point, it would be my reflexes and my stick side.

What goals or ambitions do you (still) have in your goalkeeping career?
I want to get the most out of it. Preferably the Dutch national team, but if that's not feasible, then I'd like to become a steady Hoofdklasse goalkeeper.

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How long have you been using The Indian Maharadja goalkeeper equipment?
I have been using The Indian Maharadja goalkeeper equipment since October 25, 2022, through Pirmin.

How has The Indian Maharadja goalkeeper equipment helped you improve your game?
The Indian Maharadja goalkeeper equipment has improved my game in several ways. The thickness and width of the protection allow me to stay on my line longer and react faster to shots. I can block balls with more confidence and without fear of pain because the material is sturdy and reliable. This allows me to concentrate more on goalkeeping without worrying about the protection being too thin. It gives me the confidence to go for every ball.

Which materials from The Indian Maharadja collection do you use in goal?
I use The Indian Maharadja's Storm line in goal.

What do you see as your greatest strength or specialty as a goalkeeper?
My greatest strength as a goalkeeper is that I can stop penalty corners on my stick side with a fully extended leg. This is a technique I have a lot of confidence in and it often results in important saves.

What goals or ambitions do you (still) have in your goalkeeping career?
I am still a young goalkeeper, so my ambitions are big and broad. My ultimate dream is to join a Men's 1st Division team in the future. If that is not yet feasible, I want to work towards that level in any case. In addition, I would like to return to the Dutch Under-18 team and continue to develop myself to play at the highest level in the Netherlands and possibly internationally.

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