Best off-ice training puck?

[thefelixculpa 0]

Looking for a puck that I can use in my garage, nice smooth concrete surface.

http://www.inlinewarehouse.com/descpage.html?pcode=FLY

I was looking at that one but if anyone has any better suggestions I'd love to hear them.

Every puck I try flips over way too much.

[wallin2199 0]

What A Puck is a pretty good product. It runs smooth on nice grounds such as linoleum or smooth concrete. I am pretty sure most of these products use the same technology so whichever you feel most comfortable with...and come on...how can you go wrong with JR?

[mrusse01 0]

I find a ball actually works the best..golf balls are ok, but they have those training kind you can buy as well.

[leafs1967 2]

I have used the Smart Hockey balls for 2 years now. Ha sthe same weight and balance as a puck. Well worth the investment. Van usually pick them up with the training discs for under $20.

[sabres48 0]

I have used the Smart Hockey balls for 2 years now. Ha sthe same weight and balance as a puck. Well worth the investment. Van usually pick them up with the training discs for under $20.

I Have two smart hockey balls (i lose things easily), and they have been the best off ice investment ive made in terms of training. For me there is no down time in transfering from a puck to a smarthockey ball and back, unlike a golf ball (for me).

[tips09 0]

For me the smart ball was the best thing ive used.. lucky for me i have 4 brothers that dont exactly use their heads and lose everything. For the short time i had mine it was great. havent been able to go and get a new one as i pretty much have to go to vancouver to get them

[brent 1]

I've been using the Smart Hockey Ball for about six months myself. It's good stuff.

[T-Dot. 0]

can someone post a pic or product feature of this 'Smart Hockey Ball'?

[sabre09923 0]

Smart Hockey Ball

[Doctor Hook 0]

I also back the SHB.

[Lufria 1]

ditto

[yipperzz 28]

i concur

[dbeck 0]

Is it really THAT good? They are $10 at either Cyclone or The-sports-exchange...I always wanted to get them but not too sure if they are of any use...do you guys just use them on carpet at home?

[TBLfan 25]

They work find one short carpet but they work really well on hard surfaces. Epuck had a deal with a smarthockey ball and a swedish wooden ball, the wooden ball is lighter and moves fast. It works like a golf ball but it doesn't bounce as much, it's a nice contrast.

[Jarick 5]

I know I should try it myself, but I just moved and the only flat surface are those Pergo vinyl floors that are really sticky. Smart Hockey Ball is REALLY slow on there.

Any ideas on something that would be faster on the sticky floor?

[trox_355 0]

I'll back the smarthockey ball too.

The only thing i've found is when trying to stickhandle a bit too quickly, I'll put my stick down on the top of the ball. With the ball, the stick just slides off the side and you keep going. On a puck, this would cause you to land on top and lose it. I agree with what other people have said: use the ball for technique and finesse, not speed.

I also tried a Flypuck but haven't used it too much because

1. Unless you have ridiculously smooth concrete (think garage floor), it doesn't slide too well.

2. It's loud

3. It tends to flip over

4. It doesn't move nearly as well as a ball

Also, a few other bits of wisdom.

Jarick, try a golf ball or one of those Swedish wood balls. Lighter, quicker, and it should roll easier on vinyl.

[TBLfan 25]

I know I should try it myself, but I just moved and the only flat surface are those Pergo vinyl floors that are really sticky. Smart Hockey Ball is REALLY slow on there.

Any ideas on something that would be faster on the sticky floor?

I would go with a golf ball or a swedish hockey ball.