World Cup Wheel Input?

[EBondo 233]

I need new wheels to use for outdoor, as my wheels get really torn up easily. I searched on Epuck.com and came across these World Cup wheels. So I was just wondering, are these any good? Worth the 2.99 per?

I'd be using them on PF2's BTW.

Thanks

Erik

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[Hoffer 0]

For the outdoor league I play in these are the wheels I use and I really like them. They last for a long time for an outdoor wheel and are real nice. I would go for it.

[kovalchuk71 212]

Erik, what surface will they be on?

[captainnifty 0]

I use them also, these wheels have ruined me to where I can't use single pour wheels anymore. I play on polished concrete/ urethane courts myself. I'm at 160 lbs and I was afraid of the 84a durometer not giving me enough grip, but the moment I got onto the rink I needed a tissue...

[EBondo 233]

Erik, what surface will they be on?

for just screwing around by myself or with a couple friends, asphalt. but soon i'll be playing outdoor on that like, smooth concrete surface

[EBondo 233]

I use them also, these wheels have ruined me to where I can't use single pour wheels anymore. I play on polished concrete/ urethane courts myself. I'm at 160 lbs and I was afraid of the 84a durometer not giving me enough grip, but the moment I got onto the rink I needed a tissue...

I'm kind of confused with the 84a durometer. What does that really mean? I'm only 125 pounds so would that be good for me?

[captainnifty 0]

The rink rats use a "Dual Pour" technique where they have a soft(usually like 62a) durometer inner layer and a harder(84a) outer layer. So, in essence, the "true durometer" would maybe even out to like 78 or something, but the harder layer would last longer. Their justification is the soft inner and hard outer results in a higher "rebound", or returned energy with every push off.

As explained with link:

Rink rat propaganda

(read the product description)

[EBondo 233]

Thanks, guys. I do have another question, though. Do you have to have spacers? Or can you go without them?

[captainnifty 0]

You need spacers.

What kind depends on what hardware comes with the chassis.

[SouthPaw 0]

If given the choice on polished concrete, would you go for the World Cup or the Hornets? Seems to be the same technology, just higher durometer for the World Cup. But i'm not sure if the World Cup has something to make it better on this surface.

[zingbergeur 0]

If given the choice on polished concrete, would you go for the World Cup or the Hornets? Seems to be the same technology, just higher durometer for the World Cup. But i'm not sure if the World Cup has something to make it better on this surface.

It depends on the skater. I'm a heavy guy (240ish) and use World Cups on both crappy asphalt and smooth/polished concrete.

[cbettner66 0]

hyper 250 wheels are the best for outdoors in my opinion and world cup wheels are very good too

I would say you are safe going with either of the two

Hyper 250 Wheels - Epuck

World Cup Wheels - Epuck

[J-Shera 0]

I have a question, sorry to steal the thread. I play on polished and painted concrete. I currnetly use Labeda shooter wheels that came on my skates. I have trouble getting grip and slide around alot. Any suggestions of wheel that will have a good grip, but wont get wrecked cuse im not on sport court.

[captainnifty 0]

I don't want to sounds wierd, but any of the aforementioned wheels would work.

It also depends on your weight style of play. If those labeda multi purpose wheels aren't gripping for you outdoors, it may be because of dust or dirt on the surface. I know I have that problem a lot, especially near the boards where you can see where there once was a dried puddle of water after it rained.

A lot of people I know use really soft (74a) indoor wheels on smooth/polished concrete because they think it works better for them, and it does for the most part, but the world cups are working great for me, better than the soft indoor wheels even.

In theory, you COULD use hornets outside on the aforementioned surfaces, but I'd be really sad if I dropped 7 to 12 dollars a wheel so I could tear them up on a dusty polished concrete surface.