Ice Hockey Puck vs. Rugby
Comparing 2 standards across 15 specifications. 15 key differences identified.
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.
Official rugby balls are prolate spheroids regulated by World Rugby (Law 2) for Rugby Union and the RFL for Rugby League. An adult match ball (Size 5) has a length of 280–300 mm (11.0–11.8 in), long circumference of 740–770 mm (29.1–30.3 in), short circumference of 580–620 mm (22.8–24.4 in), mass of 410–460 g (14.5–16.2 oz), and pressure of 0.67–0.70 bar (9.7–10.2 psi).
Specification Comparison Table
15 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
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Mass / Weight
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156.0–170.0 g (5.50–6.00 oz) | 410–460 g (14.5–16.2 oz) |
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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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Material Composition
|
Vulcanized Rubber and Carbon Black Compound Durometer ~90A | — |
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Edge Pattern
|
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)
|
113.4 g (4.0 oz) 3-inch blue rubber for youth players | — |
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Official Match Size
|
— | Size 5 World Rugby / IRL Standard |
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Length Axis (Tip to Tip)
|
— | 280–300 mm (11.0–11.8 in) |
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Long Circumference
|
— | 740–770 mm (29.1–30.3 in) |
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Short Circumference
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— | 580–620 mm (22.8–24.4 in) |
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Inflation Pressure
|
— | 0.67–0.70 bar (9.7–10.2 psi / 65.71–68.75 kPa) |
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Size 4 Youth (Ages 10–14)
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— | 270 mm length / 540 mm short circ / 370–390 g Youth Standard |
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Size 3 Junior (Under 10)
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— | 250 mm length / 500 mm short circ / 310–330 g Junior Standard |
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Panel Geometry
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— | 4-Panel Poly-Cotton Laminate with Rubber Compound Pimple Grip Standard |