Salming Raptor blade

According to the latest news Salming decided to introduce the new Raptor blade. This blade is a light and flatter blade. Salming recommends this blade to all players who like strong and quick shots and fast feints. The Raptor blade also allows good ball handling on the backhand side.

This blade resembles its youngest predecessor – the Salming Hawk blade – but it’s not entirely true. The Salming Raptor blade is straighter compared to Hawk or Quest 2. All longitudinal ribs of the Raptor blade are T-shaped to ensure perfect torsional stiffness. There are three solid fields at the lower edge, which also support the blade stiffness. Designers were able to save the most weight with a thinner frame along the entire blade and by the heel construction. The blade heel is hollowed on the backhand side.

Salming Quest1

When talking about blades, we must not forget the most favorite Salming blade, which continues into the next season: the Quest 1 blade. It is the most popular player’s blade from Salming. Quest 1 is a development phase of the Quest blade series.

Its versatility bears the greatest share of the popularity of this blade. You can shoot and pass with it in all ways. This versatility is caused by its curve (not much, not little – just right). Another feature of the blade is a slightly bent tip.

These characteristics are the reason why Kim Nilsson (one of the most famous floorball players) uses it. He has been offered new blades several times – Hawk, Raptor – but Kim Nilsson has always refused them and stayed loyal to his Q1 blade.

Salming backs away from the blades Quest2, Quest3 and Quest5

We'll stay with the blades for a moment. Salming decided to back away from its earlier blade models Q2, Q3 and Q5. Why? They have been replaced by newly created blades.

For example, the Quest 2 blade is an older model, which has been replaced by the Hawk blade. These two blades are identical in shape, but Salming developers have implemented minor enhancements in the Hawk blade, making it a real weapon on the field.

The Quest 3 blade is one of the less successful blades by Salming. Shots and passes are accurate, but the blade will not forgive any technical mistake. Therefore, it is certainly not suitable for beginners or younger players. This is one of the reasons why Salming backs away from this blade.

The Quest 5 blade has an extended blade frame, so it gives a more powerful impression. It works well with both forehand and backhand. When shooting, you have to lean into the blade a lot to make the shot fast enough.

Blade hardness

When we are at the blades, let's take a look at Salming hardness options and make them clear.

There are three types of blades – hard, medium and soft. Because most players prefer a medium-hard blade, this hardness is originally fitted on most sticks.

Each blade has this hardness stamped on the backhand side. The words hard, medium or soft are not embossed – instead, the blade has a stamped circle. There is an arrow in this circle pointing to the letters indicating the blade material. Salming hardness division:

• Hard – BioPower™
  The Power of Nature! This hard material is made from sugar cane. The added value does not only serve the environment, but the blade also stands out with its playing qualities – feel for the ball and a sharp shot. The minimum bio-base is 96%.

• Medium – Endurance™
  Medium-hard blade. Exceptional durability, low friction and perfect playing qualities. Endurance™ blades are originally used on most Salming sticks.

• Medium soft – Touch™
  Soft blade. Touch is a blend of materials that contains 50% BioPower. The ball almost does not bounce off the blade, and the soft material does not reduce your shooting performance.

• Soft – Touch Plus™
  The softest blade material from Salming. Touch Plus is a blend developed for even more sensitive ball control and fine technique. The ball does not bounce as much as it does with hard blades. We recommend this material for rubber surfaces.

If you are unsure about the hardness of the blade, you can find a detailed description in the Salming blade category. If you still want advice, do not hesitate to contact us at the e-mail address: info@efloorball.net . We are here to help you.

Goalie equipment E-series

Salming has prepared a new series of goalie equipment: E-SERIES™ powered by Poron™. This new series of elite goalie equipment by Salming was developed in cooperation with one of the world’s best goalkeepers – Eero Kosonen.

Salming inserted special memory foam PORON into this goalie equipment series. This foam provides excellent compression resistance and offers durable damping performance. Poron does not contain plasticizers or residual chemicals and is a well-shaped material that does not become brittle.

For goalies, this means that the equipment will adapt to you, will not get in your way, and will fully protect you from the ball. The best thing about this material is that it absorbs energy on impact, so the ball does not bounce away as far as with other materials. You can find PORON foam in these products:

• Salming E-Series KneePads
• Salming E-Series Jock Strap
• Salming E-Series Goalie Protective Vest
• Salming E-Series Goalie Protective Shorts
• E-Series Kneepad Spare Cushion

Restoration of the Tour Stickbag

Another Salming news is the return (after a one-year pause) of the affordable Tour Stickbag. A stylish bag for floorball sticks for a reasonable price. The bag holds 3 sticks and is made in several color combinations.

• Salming Tour Stickbag senior
• Salming Tour Stickbag junior

Salming Shoes

Salming is one of the few floorball brands that produces floorball shoes. Salming assumes that players regularly use the shoes intensively (twice or more per week). Salming shoes provide more stabilizing features to minimize the risk of injury even during extreme changes of direction at top speed. You will often find specifically reinforced high-stress areas and, on the other hand, sophisticated padding for maximum comfort.

Salming has expanded its lineup this season with the new Eagle and Hawk Court models. Salming currently offers 6 types of indoor shoes:

• Cobra
  Cobra shoes are a combination of low weight, soft soles and stability. The rounded inner edge of the outsole allows greater inclination of the foot inward and reduces pressure on the toe edge. This allows the foot to bounce from more extreme positions and makes it easier to move the foot into positions common in low stances when playing floorball.

• Hawk
  Salming Hawk indoor shoes offer a low drop, remarkable stability and reliable grip. The “skeleton” of the shoe is placed inside the shoe and is connected to the lacing system, giving your foot great support. The new Soft FOAM offset midsole provides energy return and comfort at every step.

• Viper
  Low-profile Salming Viper models are characterized by excellent stability. The best indoor-shoe know-how is packed into this model. The sole is lightweight and flexibly responds to different types of surfaces already at the first contact. The shoes also have a reinforced area specially designed for sliding when kneeling into blocks in floorball.

• Eagle
  The first performance shoe made specifically for floorball. It is characterized by a reinforced KPU upper for durability and stability. The EVA midsole includes the patented D30 insert – a high-performance material for shock reduction. The sole has a fishbone pattern that provides excellent grip. The shoes are made with Salming’s TGS62/75 philosophy and include an arc unit for better torque characteristics.

• Falco
  The Salming Falco model is based on the Viper model. The three-layer upper with an integrated exoskeleton keeps your foot where it should be. The special upper construction – an outer skeleton – stabilizes your foot and reduces pressure on the joints. Falco keeps the foot stable especially in the softer parts of the foot, where a lot of pressure occurs during fast direction changes (high probability of injury).

• Slide
  A very lightweight shoe with excellent sliding properties and maximum flexibility. The toe area, most used by goalkeepers for moving, is padded and coated with highly durable polyester nylon, providing excellent sliding properties regardless of floor quality. The sole is divided into two halves for better flexibility when kneeling. The heel is reinforced at the back for impacts. Goalkeeper comfort is also supported by asymmetrical lacing. The laces are covered, so they do not untie, and the instep area is better protected during play.

Below you can find low-profile children’s indoor shoes characterized by excellent stability. The best of Salming developers’ know-how is packed into these models:

• Salming Kid SPARK
• Salming Hawk Court

Limited edition for 2019/2020

Salming has prepared a limited edition of floorball sticks. This year there are 2 sticks and you can choose between two blades.

You can choose the Hawk blade or the Quest blade.

Another big advantage of these floorball sticks is their price!

• Salming Hawk Tourlite TouchPLUS SMU – available with 40% discount
• Salming Hawk 27 SMU – available with 20% discount

Welcome in the new season!