Ice Hockey Puck vs. Table Tennis
Comparing 2 standards across 13 specifications. 13 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 table tennis balls are regulated by the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF Handbook Rule 2.3). A tournament match ball has a diameter of 40.0–40.6 mm (designated as 40+ mm), weighs exactly 2.70 g (tolerance 2.67–2.77 g), and is manufactured from celluloid-free non-flammable plastic (ABS/poly-material). It must produce a rebound of 24.0–26.0 cm when dropped from 30.5 cm onto steel.
Specification Comparison Table
13 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
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Material Composition
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Vulcanized Rubber and Carbon Black Compound Durometer ~90A | Celluloid-Free Non-Flammable Plastic (ABS Poly-material) ITTF 40+ Standard |
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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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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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Official Diameter (40+)
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— | 40.00–40.60 mm (standardized above 40 mm since 2014) |
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Official Mass / Weight
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— | 2.67–2.77 g (nominal target 2.70 g) |
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Rebound Height Standard
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— | 24.0–26.0 cm when dropped from 30.5 cm onto a standard steel block |
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Sphericity Deviation
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— | < 0.25 mm max roundness variation |
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Official Match Colors
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— | Matte White or Matte Orange ITTF Approved |
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Quality Tiers
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— | 3-Star (★★★ Match Competition), 1-2 Star (Training) Grading System |