Grays vs Osaka:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Osaka had more branded searches than Grays among hockey gear brands in New Zealand. Osaka had about 350 branded searches, while Grays had 180. Osaka made up 30.4% of all hockey gear brand searches we track, and Grays accounted for 15.7%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about hockey gear brands, Grays appeared in two of the three answers and Osaka in one. Grays was mentioned before Osaka in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Osaka, about 94% more searches than Grays
Who does AI mention more?
Grays, mentioned in 2 of 3 answers, Osaka in 1
Who does AI recommend more?
Grays, named ahead of Osaka in 2 of 2 answers
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Top hockey gear brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, Grays was mentioned in two out of three: in two of the three ChatGPT answers. Osaka was mentioned in one out of three: in one of the three ChatGPT answers. Grays was listed before Osaka in every answer that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Kookaburra3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Gryphon3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Adidas3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
OBO3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers- Grays2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Bauer2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers- Osaka1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Malik0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
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3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which hockey gear brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best hockey gear brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best hockey gear brand in New Zealand for field hockey?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“hockey gear brands”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best hockey sticks”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Grays or Osaka more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Grays and Osaka by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all eight hockey gear brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Osaka, Grays. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Osaka | Kookaburra | Gryphon | Grays | Adidas | OBO | Malik | Bauer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 25.8% | 38.1% | 10.3% | 14.4% | 3.1% | 4.1% | 2.1% | 2.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 17.3% | 52.9% | 6.7% | 13.5% | 1.9% | 3.8% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Dec 2025 | 12.8% | 56.4% | 7.7% | 11.5% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 2.6% | 1.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 16% | 41.3% | 12% | 18.7% | 4% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 26.2% | 26.2% | 13.1% | 18.7% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| Mar 2026 | 34.9% | 21.1% | 12.7% | 21.1% | 3% | 4.2% | 1.8% | 1.2% |
| Apr 2026 | 30.6% | 13.7% | 16.9% | 25.8% | 3.2% | 5.6% | 2.4% | 1.6% |
| May 2026 | 36.3% | 8.2% | 17.8% | 21.9% | 6.2% | 4.8% | 3.4% | 1.4% |
| Jun 2026 | 37.8% | 10.1% | 15.5% | 18.9% | 7.4% | 4.7% | 3.4% | 2% |
| Jul 2026 | 39.6% | 11.9% | 15.8% | 17.8% | 4% | 5% | 3% | 3% |
| Aug 2026 | 34.2% | 15.5% | 16.8% | 16.8% | 7.1% | 5.8% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Sep 2026 | 30.4% | 25.2% | 16.5% | 15.7% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 2.6% | 0.87% |
How has the Grays and Osaka comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 2 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Grays took it in January 2026, Osaka took it in February 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Grays’ share of searches among hockey gear brands in New Zealand moved from 14.4% to 15.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 140 to 180.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Osaka’s share of searches among hockey gear brands in New Zealand moved from 25.8% to 30.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 250 to 350.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand hockey gear brands in September 2026?
3 changes
In September 2026, Kookaburra overtook Grays and Gryphon to rank 2nd among hockey gear brands in New Zealand, with 25.2% of the searches.
In September 2026, Osaka lost share of searches among hockey gear brands in New Zealand, from 34.2% to 30.4%.
In September 2026, Grays lost share of searches among hockey gear brands in New Zealand, from 16.8% to 15.7%.
How are branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Grays’ and Osaka’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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