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.
Shop All Recreational Skates.Performance-Level Skates
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 Bladetech Shift Polished Steel Runners feature Flex Force Technology, which makes Bladetech unlike any other replacement steel on the market. Flex Force Technology provides hockey players with both performance and health benefits. The runner has a unique design where the blade flexes up into the holder, absorbing and storing the vertical energy before exploding it back out during the stride extension.
This technology increases player speed and acceleration, as well as absorbs vertical energy that would normally be absorbed by the knee joint. This ultimately reduces stress on the knees while increasing the efficiency of each stride, slowing down player fatigue. Bladetech only uses the highest quality of steel and finished the surface with a high polish, giving players a longer glide and sharpening life.
Lastly, the runners come pre-profiled so that the blades maintain better ice contact in all skating positions. This improves stability, glide, acceleration, stopping and turning over standard stock profiles.
IW can have your skate blades delivered profiled, sharpened and game-ready! With custom blade profile options including Zuperior, Quad and Ellipse, you can immediately improve your speed, stability and agility compared to stock flat profiles. We also offer a wide range of sharpening options and when it is time for a fresh profile or edge tune-up, use our Express Mail-In Skate Blade Profiling and Sharpening service. Select your blade profile and sharpening hollow when you add a blade to your cart. Learn even more here.
| OVERVIEW | |
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| Model Number | BTTSSB |
| Skate Compatibility | True Player Skates with the Shift Holder (2019-2020) True Player Skates with the Shift Max Holder (2022-2024) |
| Holder Compatibility | True Shift / Shift Max Not Compatible with the True SpeedShift Holder Bladetech Runners may fit shorter than the actual holder size but still fit securely and perform as described. |
| Skate Size Compatibility | 1 - 11.5 |
| Includes | Complete set of runners (left and right) |
Specifications
| KEY TECHNOLOGIES | |
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| Official Blade of the American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) Bladetech Hockey has been named the Preferred Skate Blade Partner of the ACHA. Through this partnership, Bladetech Hockey’s patented Flex Force Advantage skate blade will now be available to power ACHA players with customized stainless-steel runners. | |
| Flex-Force A patented blade design that allows the front portion of the runner to flex up into the holder of your skates. This stores the vertical energy and releases it when you extend your stride, increasing your speed and maximizing acceleration. | |
| High Polish Premium steel that is stronger and harder than traditional steel, which extends sharpening life and provides a better glide. | |
| 22mm Blade Height Taller than standard OEM runners, this added height provides tighter turns, harder stops, and extends the sharpening lifespan over standard steel runners. |
| CONSTRUCTION | |
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| Steel Grade | High-Grade |
| Blade Finish | Polished |
| Blade Height | 22mm (Size 280mm Runner) |
| Blade Profile | Triple Blade Profile (9'-10'-11') |
| Product Note | All blades are independently measured at IW Hockey with a 5% variance. |
