Overview
The Labeda Gripper Hockey Wheels have stood the test of time due to their quality construction process and design. The Gripper wheels were the first hockey wheels to bring the Flex Technology to inline hockey with it's smaller core design that allows the urethane to flex, therefore maximizing grip and speed. Best of all Labeda is a family owned business and makes all of their wheels, including these Grippers, right here in the USA.
OVERVIEW | |
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Fit Guidelines | Standard 608 bearing size |
Ideal Playing Surface | Sport Court, Hockey Tiles, Wood, Smooth Concrete |
Product Note | DEK tile or similar non-hockey perforated tiles provide less wheel contact surface area. As a result, using wheels on these surfaces has less grip and will wear down quicker. |
Imagine Note | 76mm wheels and smaller features Labeda's unexposed hub. |
Specifications
KEY TECHNOLOGIES | |
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Smaller Core Allows outer urethane to flex, resulting in maximized grip! |
CONSTRUCTION | |
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Wheel Profile | Tapered |
Urethane | Single Pour Made in the USA |
Hub | Standard 608 Smaller Core |
Sizes Available | 59, 68, 72, 76, 80mm |
Sizing Chart
HOCKEY WHEEL HARDNESS GUIDELINES | |
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Roller hockey wheel hardness or durometer should be decided on factors like a player's weight, skill level and playing surface. The higher the durometer rating, the harder the wheel. For example, an 82A wheel is perfect for rough outdoor surfaces while a 76A wheel excels indoors. More advanced players can also benefit from harder wheels since they can utilize the extra rebound and speed. |
LABEDA GRIPPER WHEEL HARDNESS CHART | |||
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Wheel Hardness | Body Weight | Level of Play | Surface |
74A | Up to 145 lbs | Recreational | Indoor |
76A | Up to 180 lbs | Recreational | Indoor |
80A | 185 lbs+ | Recreational | Indoor |
HELPFUL ARTICLES | |
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How to Select a Roller Hockey Wheel | |
How to Rotate Roller Hockey Wheels | |
How to Clean Hockey Wheel Bearings | |
IW Hockey Learning Center |
Other Items to Consider
Customer Reviews
Yellow Labeda Gripper wheelsI am a bigger guy and the rink where we play has a newer wooden floor. These are the best wheels I have found for the wooden floor. Plenty of grip and great speed. Anything harder and I want slipping around and the softer wheels felt like I was skating in slow motion. They are holding up great also. I ordered a new set not because I needed them but because they have been so good a wanted another set in reserve.
Still a great productUsed on outdoor rinks and indoor, they work great.
Very good wheelsPerfect, perfect, perfect.