How to hook a floorball blade
Hooking your floorball blade is an easy way to customize your floorball stick to suit your playing style. A properly shaped hook improves ball control, increases shot power, and gives you a feel that matches how you play. Below is a step-by-step guide on how to do it safely.
What does it mean to hook a blade?
“Hooking” means bending or shaping the inside of the blade to create a concave pocket. This affects how easily you can control the ball, dribble, and shoot. According to the rules, the maximum allowed concavity is 30 mm, measured from the floor to the highest point on the inside of the blade when the stick lies flat.
What you need
How to hook your floorball blade – step by step
- A pot of boiling water (or a heat gun)
- A bowl of cold water (optional, see tips below)
- Gloves to protect your hands from heat
1. Heat the blade
Heat the blade properly so the plastic becomes soft and flexible.
You can do this in two ways:
- Heat gun
Use a heat gun and aim the heat at the area you want to shape. Keep the heat moving and avoid holding it too close to the plastic. (Recommended)
- Boiling water
Submerge the blade in boiling water for about 30–60 seconds.
💡 Tip:
PE blades soften faster, while PP and PP+ blades require more heat and time. Heat evenly and carefully – if the plastic develops light spots, it may have cooled too quickly or experienced stress.
2. Shape the blade
Once the plastic is warm and flexible, bend the blade into your desired hook.
You can use your hands, a floorball ball, or press the blade against a flat surface to create an even curve.
It’s recommended to overbend slightly, as the blade will often straighten a bit as it cools.
3. Hold the shape
Hold the blade in its new position for about 30 seconds so the plastic starts to set. The longer you hold it, the better the shape will stay.
4. Let the blade cool
Let the blade cool at room temperature.
Avoid rapid temperature changes – especially with PP plastic, which can crack if cooled too quickly. If you want to speed up the process slightly, you can briefly dip the blade in cold water, but do so carefully.
5. Check the hook
Once the blade has completely cooled, test it!
Take a few passes or shots and see how it feels. If you want to adjust it further, simply reheat the blade and make small tweaks until you’re satisfied.
Important tips
- Never overheat the blade
Keep the temperature below 100°C to avoid melting the plastic.
- Be consistent
Once you find a hook that works, try to recreate it on each new blade.
- Follow the rules
The concavity must not exceed 30 mm to be approved for match play.
- Choose the right blade material
The different blade plastics PE, PP, and PP+ vary in stiffness, feel, and durability.
Watch Oskar Weissbach curve his blade
Summary
Hooking your floorball blade is all about heating, shaping, and cooling it correctly. If done carefully and methodically, you’ll get a blade that offers better control, more powerful shots, and a feel that’s truly your own.
