Golf vs. Ice Hockey Puck
Comparing 2 standards across 14 specifications. 14 key differences identified.
Conforming golf balls are regulated by the USGA and The R&A under the Rules of Golf Appendix III. A conforming golf ball must have a minimum diameter of 1.680 in (42.67 mm), a maximum weight of 1.620 oz (45.93 g), spherical symmetry, and an initial velocity not exceeding 250 ft/s (76.2 m/s) at 75 °F under standard test conditions.
Official ice hockey pucks are regulated by the National Hockey League (NHL Rule 13) and the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF). A regulation puck is made of vulcanized rubber measuring exactly 3.0 in (7.62 cm) in diameter, 1.0 in (2.54 cm) in thickness, and weighing 5.5–6.0 oz (156–170 g). Game pucks are frozen for several hours prior to gameplay to eliminate surface bounce.
Specification Comparison Table
14 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
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Minimum Diameter
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42.67 mm (1.680 in) minimum size | — |
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Maximum Mass / Weight
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45.93 g (1.620 oz) maximum weight | — |
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Maximum Initial Velocity
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76.2 m/s (250 ft/s ±2% tolerance at 75 °F) | — |
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Overall Distance Standard (ODS)
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317.0 yards (max distance cap on mechanical launcher) | — |
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Standard Dimple Count
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300–450 Symmetrical circular dimples (avg. 336–392) | — |
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Average Dimple Depth
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0.25 mm (0.010 in) | — |
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Standard Layer Construction
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2-Piece, 3-Piece, 4-Piece, or 5-Piece Polybutadiene core with Urethane / Surlyn cover | — |
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Diameter
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— | 7.62 cm (3.00 in ±0.03 in) |
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Thickness
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— | 2.54 cm (1.00 in ±0.03 in) |
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Mass / Weight
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— | 156.0–170.0 g (5.50–6.00 oz) |
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Material Composition
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— | Vulcanized Rubber and Carbon Black Compound Durometer ~90A |
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Edge Pattern
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— | Diamond Cross-Hatch Knurling Friction grip for hockey stick blades |
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Pre-Game Temperature Protocol
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— | -10 to -12 °C (14 to 10 °F) frozen for minimum 4 hours |
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Junior / Training Puck (Blue)
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— | 113.4 g (4.0 oz) 3-inch blue rubber for youth players |