Sharpening 101 - Blade Profile

BLADE PROFILE There is often confusion between the Radius of Hollow of a skate blade and the profile (also known as the ‘rocker’ or ‘contour’). This confusion is understandable because...

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Sharpening 101 - Radius of Hollow

  RADIUS OF HOLLOW One of the most confusing aspects of skate sharpening for most individuals is the term Radius of Hollow. While there is some basic math involved, the...

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Sharpening 101 - Testing Blade Edges

TESTING EVEN EDGES Once you have sharpened your skates and completed the deburring process, it is always a good idea to check your edges to make sure they are even. Below...

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The Sparx Sharpener Is A Must-Have For Any Hockey Family

The lives of hockey families are hectic, between multiple games and practices a week, the commutes to the rink, and your standard day to day activities, it can be hard to...

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NHL Hall of Famer Mike Modano, On How Convenient The Sparx Sharpener Is For Any Hockey Family

We are proud to welcome NHL Legend and Hall of Famer Mike Modano to #TeamSparx!  The convenience and ease of use of the Sparx Sharpener allows Modano and his family to...

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The Edge with Founder/CEO Russ Layton - How Russ Sharpens With The Sparx Skate Sharpener

Sparx Hockey Founder/CEO Russ Layton shares how he sharpens his skates with Sparx in this installment of "The Edge". Expect a new episode every week, answering all your questions and...

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FOCUS ON WHAT MATTERS MOST – YOUR TIME

Stop wasting valuable time! With the Sparx Sharpener, you get an accurate and consistent skate sharpening with the push of a button.  Take the hassle and stress out of your...

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Ease Into Your Morning Hockey Routine

Save yourself time and money by adding the Sparx Sharpener to your morning hockey routine. In just minutes, anyone in the family can get professional-quality skate sharpening with the push...

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