Which Grinding Ring is right for me?Updated a month ago

At Sparx Hockey, we’ve designed a simple and efficient way to find the perfect Grinding Ring for your skates. Whether you’re a youth player or an advanced skater, we’ve got you covered with a personalized approach.

Find the Right Grinding Ring with the GRIPGLIDE Match Quiz

For those looking for the exact match, we’ve created the GRIPGLIDE Match Quiz in our mobile app. The app will ask for the skater's age, height, weight, position, skating style, and skill level to recommend the perfect Grinding Ring for you.

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In the Sparx Hockey Mobile app, select "Home" on the bottom menu (bottom left hand corner).  Next, select "Grinding Rings". You'll then see "Find the perfect Grinding Ring". This will bring you to the GRIPGLIDE Match Quiz.

Understanding Radius of Hollow

Choosing the right hollow depends on your preferences: do you want more bite or more glide? The most common radius of hollow is 1/2”, which you’ll find in most retail settings. Here are our recommendations based on different players:

• For Children/Young Players: We recommend a 1/2" Radius Ring for players with less body weight.
• For Goalies: We suggest a 3/8" to 1/2" Radius Ring, depending on how much bite you want (smaller radius = more bite).
• For Adult Players: Our most popular ring is the 1/2" Radius Ring, but advanced players may prefer a 5/8" Radius Ring for more glide.

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What Are Grinding Rings?

At the heart of the Sparx Sharpener is the Sparx Grinding Ring. These rings create the hollow in your skate blade, which determines the level of grip or glide your blade has on the ice. Whether you’re looking for extreme grip for tight turns or extra glide to beat opponents to the puck, our 16 different Grinding Ring options have you covered.

General Info:

• The smaller the radius, the more grip you’ll have.
• Larger radius provide more glide.
• Rings range from 1/4" up to 1 3/4" in size.

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Most Popular Grinding Rings

Here are our most popular Grinding Ring options, favored by skaters of all levels:

• 1/2"
• 5/8"
• 1/2" FIRE
• 3/8"
• 7/16"
• 9/16"

For more information, visit our Grinding Rings Page.

By understanding your skating style and preferences, choosing the right Grinding Ring can improve your performance on the ice. Ready to get started? Take the quiz in our mobile app to find your perfect match today!