Overview
Playing Style
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Power-Focused Playing Style
This style suits players who thrive on generation strong, top end speed through longer and forceful strides. They come with a stiffer boot that efficiently transfers energy into the rink for maximum power with every stride.Acceleration-Focused Playing Style
For players who rely on quick bursts of speed and agile movements to dominate the game, this type of skate is ideal. These offer a moderately stiff boot that balances support with mobility. These these skates, you can swiftly change direction, make sudden moves and accelerate rapidly.
Fit Profile
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If multiple categories are selected, it indicates the skate is available in or can be molded to different fit profiles.
Low Profile Fit
Narrow forefoot, narrow heel pocket, shallow instep depth and low overall volume.
Medium Profile Fit
Medium forefoot, medium heel pocket, medium instep depth and medium overall volume.
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High Volume Fit
Wide forefoot, wide heel pocket, deep instep depth and high overall volume.
Level of Play Definitions
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If multiple categories are selected, it indicates the skate is suitable for multiple levels of play.
Recreational-Level Skates
Built for the new-to-hockey player or casual skaters that are looking for an affordable option. These are great starter skates, especially for youth players.
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Designed for players who are confident in their skating stride and are ready to take their performance to the next level. These players are on the rink 1-2 times a week playing mid-to-high level hockey.
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Engineered for the best performance, protection, durability and comfort. These players are usually on the rink three times or more a week and are playing high-level hockey.
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Cut Protection Level
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This is the general level of protection against cuts.
- Minimum: Basic protection suitable for competitive play
- Standard: Balanced protection for intense gameplay. Protects against more severe cuts.
- Maximum: Highest level of cut resistance for elite gameplay. Ideal for competitive adult hockey and designed for the biggest and fastest players.
ANSI Rated Cut Level
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Measures the actual cut resistance of materials based on the ANSI/ISEA 105 standard.
ANSI Level Description Grams of Force N/A No specific cut resistance rating provided by the manufacturer. N/A A1 Minimal protection; withstands light cuts. 200-499 A2 Lower-level protection; resists slightly heavier cuts. 500-999 A3 Low-level protection; suitable for competitive play. 1,000-1,499 A4 Standard protection; defends against significant cuts. 1,500-2,199 A5 Elevated protection for intense play. 2,200-2,999 A6 Extra protection for faster, higher-impact play. 3,000-3,999 A7 Ultra-high protection. 4,000-4,999 A8 Premium protection for all levels of play and ages. 5,000-5,999 A9 Top-tier cut resistance for ultimate protection. 6,000+
Certifications
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Indicates compliance with safety standards and regulations for hockey gear.
- USA Hockey: Approved for play under USA Hockey regulations. Ensures gear meets safety standards for organized play in the United States.
- BNQ: Certified by the Bureau de Normalisation du Quebec for cut-resistant hockey gear. Required for players in Canadian Minor Hockey leagues to ensure on-ice safety.
- CE: Meets European safety standards for protective equipment. Designed for compliance with regulations across European leagues and recreational play.
The Tour Thor ZX 9 roller hockey skates offers excellent value with great advanced level of performance. Tour has added a new surlyn material in the quarter package to make the 2010 Tour skates lighter and offer an improved level of support. The Tour Thor ZX 9 skates come with Swiss elite micro bearing and a FREE set of standard Swiss elite bearings. The ZX9 skates also feature a Labeda Dynasty Pro wheels.
- Model Year: 2011
- Model Number: 92BL
- Heritage: Tour Cobalt Q
- Level of Player: Ideal for the advance to pro level player
- Fit Guidelines: General fit aspects of the Tour boot are med-high volume, wide heel pocket, medium-wide across top of foot and forefoot and toe box. Traditional stance.
- Sizing Guidelines: Tour skates generally fit a 1 size down from your regular shoe size
Specifications
- Quarter Package:
- Pro-level, ultra light Metaflex™ quarter panels reinforced with Ultra-lite Pro stiffener package
- New surlyn material in the quarter allows for improved support with a lighter weight
- Ankle Foams:
- Custom reinforced ankle support unit
- Performance memory foam padding
- Heel Support:
- Heel Stabilizer
- Liner:
- Quilted quick wicking comfort liner
- Tongue Construction:
- Thin performance mesh tongue with HD foams for protection
- Outsole:
- Carbon graphite outsole-Maximizes energy transfer
- Direct Power System (DPS™)- This is a cavity in the front portion of the outsole allowing larger 80mm wheels to be recessed into the skate. Therefore, the skate can use all 80mm sized wheels to increase the player’s speed and maximum grip, while still maintaining a low center of gravity.
Low center of gravity = more control more speed!
- Frame: Labeda Hum'er Pro frame:
- Extruded Aluminum frame
- Single Axle design
- Use all one size wheel for maximum speed and grip
- Wheel sizes:
Skate size 5-6 - 76mm
Skate size 7-13 - 80mm
- Wheels: Labeda Dynasty Pro Wheels
- 688 micro hub design
- X-soft grip for fast indoor play
- Bearings:
- Bevo Swiss elite micro (688) bearings - 688 bearings are up to 75% lighter than 608 bearings!
- Includes a FREE set of Swiss elite (608) bearings just in case your favorite wheels are only available for standard bearings
- Weight of One Size 9D skate: posted upon arrival
Previous Feedback
Comments: Great Skates, smooth ride and didn't have to bake them at all. Definitely sticking with Tour skates for now on.
From: Shawn, St. Louis, MO
Comments: Great skates and fantastic bearings. they will have lace bite when you first get them but once you bake them the bite goes away.
From: Henry, CA
Comments:Unfortunately, the wheels on these skates are not very good. They're expensive but they're terrible when it comes to durability. Within two weeks since I had these skates and after light use, my two front wheels got chunks in them. Overall, the skates are excellent but you might want to consider getting new wheels along with these skates since the ones on there will not last very long.
From: Jeremy