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.
Special Bulk Price: Buy 3 or more balls and the price drops to $8.33 each! Quantity discounts only apply to orders consisting of the same color.
The SmartHockey MINI Stick Handling Training Ball is the best way to train your hands to be lighting quick because this ball is built with a lower profile and is much lighter than a regulation ice hockey puck.
The SmartHockey MINI uses the same material as the original, emulating the slide and bounce of an ice hockey puck, but it sits at a perceived weight of 3oz, 1/2 the weight of a standard ice hockey puck. This reduced weight improves stickhandling quickness for better overall control and versatility on the ice. The reduced diameter of the ball gives the ball a low profile, which aids the player in making more precise toe-drags and more controlled stick extensions.
| Weight | 2.8 oz |
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| Perceived Weight | 3 oz |
Specifications
| Dynamic Core | Patented two-piece ball technology combines surlyn shell with high-density, low rebound space-age thermoplastic core giving the training ball the exact feel of an ice hockey puck. The solid core covered by the surlyn shell eliminates any pliancy or "smushing" of the ball between the stick and the skating surface whether you're training on a tennis court, basketball court, paved street, driveway, or down in your basement. |
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| Weight | The ball is at about half the weight of a regulation ice hockey puck, weighing in at 2.8oz. This is to give the player much quicker hands to stickhandle faster. |
| Height | The diameter of the ball is 1.693" making the height at which it contacts the stick .85" which is much less than when you're using an ice hockey puck. This is to help train your hands to be able to do complex maneuvers like toe-drags and stick extension. The lower profile makes moving the ball around on your stick much easier as it is a touch lower on the stick. |
| Bounce | The high-density low rebound core has approximately the same bounce coefficient as a frozen ice hockey puck. Dropped from a vertical distance of three feet; a frozen ice hockey puck, the SmartHockey stickhandling and shooting ball only bounce 11". This gives the ball the same "dead" feeling of an ice hockey puck against your stick. |
| Slide | The surlyn shell rolls or slides over any surface at any temperature at the same rate that a puck slides on fresh ice without becoming pliant or "smushy" making it perfect to develop quick, soft hands necessary to become a good stick handler. |
