Ice Hockey Puck vs. Volleyball
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 volleyballs are regulated by the FIVB (Fédération Internationale de Volleyball). Indoor volleyballs have a circumference of 65.0–67.0 cm (25.6–26.4 in), mass of 260–280 g (9.2–9.9 oz), and inflation pressure of 0.30–0.325 kg/cm² (4.26–4.61 psi / 294.3–318.82 hPa). Beach volleyballs share identical circumference and mass but operate at lower pressure of 0.175–0.225 kg/cm² (2.49–3.20 psi).
Specification Comparison Table
15 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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Indoor Circumference
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— | 65.0–67.0 cm (25.6–26.4 in) |
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Indoor Mass / Weight
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— | 260–280 g (9.17–9.88 oz) |
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Indoor Inflation Pressure
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— | 0.300–0.325 kg/cm² (4.26–4.61 psi / 294.3–318.8 hPa) |
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Beach Volleyball Circumference
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— | 66.0–68.0 cm (26.0–26.8 in) |
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Beach Volleyball Mass / Weight
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— | 260–280 g (9.17–9.88 oz) |
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Beach Inflation Pressure
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— | 0.175–0.225 kg/cm² (2.49–3.20 psi / 171.6–220.6 hPa) |
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Indoor Panel Construction
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— | 18-Panel or 8-Panel (Mikasa V200W Dimpled Microfiber) Laminated Synthetic Leather |
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Beach Panel Construction
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— | 10-Panel or 18-Panel Stitched Water-Resistant Synthetic Sewn Panels |