Ice Hockey Puck vs. Tennis & Padel
Comparing 2 standards across 16 specifications. 16 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.
Tennis balls are regulated by the International Tennis Federation (ITF) under Rule 3, with standard Type 2 pressurized balls having a diameter of 6.54–6.86 cm (2.57–2.70 in), weight of 56.0–59.4 g (1.975–2.095 oz), and a rebound of 135–147 cm (53–58 in) dropped from 2.54 m. Padel balls are governed by the FIP, sharing identical diameter (6.35–6.77 cm) but operating at lower internal pressure (11 psi / 4.6–5.2 kg/cm²) for a slightly slower rebound of 135–145 cm.
Specification Comparison Table
16 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
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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 | — |
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Standard Tennis Ball (Type 2)
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— | 6.54–6.86 cm (2.575–2.700 in) diameter |
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Tennis Ball Mass / Weight
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— | 56.0–59.4 g (1.975–2.095 oz) |
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Tennis Rebound Height
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— | 135–147 cm (53–58 in) when dropped from 254 cm onto concrete |
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Standard Internal Pressure
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— | 12.0 psi (0.83 bar / ~83 kPa pressurized gas) |
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Padel Ball Diameter (FIP)
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— | 6.35–6.77 cm (2.50–2.665 in) |
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Padel Ball Mass / Weight
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— | 56.0–59.4 g (1.975–2.095 oz) |
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Padel Rebound Height
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— | 135–145 cm when dropped from 254 cm |
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Padel Internal Pressure
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— | 10.0–11.0 psi (4.6–5.2 kg/cm²) |
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Covering Material
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— | Two-Piece Dumbbell Wool/Nylon Meltons (Optic Yellow Felt) Vulcanized Rubber Core |