The Heart of the Sparx Sharpening Ecosystem
THE SPARX SHARPENER
ACCURACY. CONSISTENCY. EFFICIENCY.
THE SPARX GRINDING RING
16 DIFFERENT HOLLOWS AND CROSS-GRIND CAPABILITIES TO SAVE TIME AND MONEY
OPTIMIZE RESOURCES
Easy-to-use sharpening solution can be used by anyone, anywhere. No prior sharpening experience required.
SCALABLE EFFICIENCY
Low machine cost allows for multiple machine purchases to increase labor efficiency and productivity.
CONSISTENT. EVERY TIME.
Patented design creates a perfect sharpening every time with virtually no adjustments necessary.
PRO-LEVEL ACCURACY
Used by more than 25 NHL teams, the Sparx Sharpener produces professional results with ease.
WHICH SHARPENER IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
SPARX SHARPENER 3 + BEAM
The sharpening solution for teams looking to add sharpening capabilities on the road.
SPARX SHARPENER 3 TEAM
The sharpening solution for teams looking to increase their sharpening efficiency or add sharpening capabilities at their home rink and on the road.
SPARX SHARPENER 3 COMMERCIAL
The sharpening solution for elite-level teams, rinks and top retailers around the world.
SPARX SHARPENER 3 COMMERCIAL DUAL
The sharpening solution for top retailers, elite-level teams and rinks looking to streamline their operations and increase their profitability.
TEAMS
PORTABLE & EFFICIENT
There’s a reason why more than 25 NHL teams and hundreds of teams at all levels are using Sparx technology. If you are an equipment manager, you will appreciate the efficiency of multi-tasking while sharpening skates. The all new lightweight Sparx Sharpener can easily be transported from your home rink to every away game. Don’t risk your team going without perfect edges – bring the Sparx Sharpener with you!
RINKS
EASY & FAST
Skate sharpening at rinks needs to be easy and it needs to be fast. Eliminate lengthy training and increase productivity with its intuitive design and low cost. Scale your capacity and reduce wait times by using multiple machines. Sparx is the perfect solution for rinks and training centers looking to offer skate sharpening services.
RETAILERS
STREAMLINE OPERATIONS
Maximize efficiency and increase profitability. Eliminate lengthy training and keep your most knowledgeable employees on the sales floor and not behind a machine. Buy multiple machines to scale your capacity to meet peak sharpening demands and reduce wait times. Short and predictable wait times and an efficiently staffed sales floor increases sharpening volume and overall retail business.
SUPERABRASIVE COATING
Our proprietary abrasive coating and cutting-edge manufacturing process ensures every ring produces an accurate and consistent sharpening. Every time.
MULTIPLE HOLLOWS
Whether you want extreme grip for those tight turns, or that extra glide to beat your opponent to the puck, the Sparx Sharpener provides 16 different hollow options.
COST EFFECTIVE
With available volume discount pricing, sharpening with Sparx is a cost-effective solution to streamline and elevate your skate sharpening services.
SMART TECHNOLOGY
The Sparx Grinding Ring features a micro-chip that monitors ring life and alerts you when it’s time for a new ring so that you will always be ready to sharpen.
SPARX CROSS GRIND RINGS
The most efficient way to sharpen new, severely damaged, or rusty steel. Cross Grind rings save time and material costs by removing 3.5x the material per pass of our Radius and FIRE rings while evening out edges and creating the initial hollow, saving time and money. A must have for any business selling and sharpening new steel.
SPARX RADIUS RINGS
The Sparx Radius Rings produces the traditional hollows most commonly used in hockey, including the most popular ½” and 5/8” cuts. Choose from 12 different radius rings – from the deepest hollow for extreme grip (5/16”) to the flattest hollow for unmatched glide (1-¼”).
SPARX FIRE RINGS
Looking to get the grip you need with the benefit of extra glide? Our FIRE Ring hollows provide exactly what you are looking for – the best of both worlds. Available in four different cuts (3/8”, ½”, 5/8”, ¾”) the FIRE ring is a re-imagined and optimized flat bottom hollow that provides improved glide while still maintain desired bite.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How long does it take to sharpen a pair of skates?
Average rental/retail sharpening is 3-5 cycles equaling 2-3 minutes per skate or 4-6 minutes per pair. With two heads found on the Sparx Sharpener Commercial Dual (PS200 Dual) you can sharpen twice as fast and sharpen a pair of skates in 2-3 minutes.
How long do the Grinding Rings last?
Grinding Ring life is 320 Cycles. Average retail/rental skate sharpening is 3-6 cycles equaling 30-50 pairs per Grinding Ring.
How much do Grinding Rings cost?
Commercial rings used on the Sparx Sharpener Commercial (PS200 and PS200 Dual) are $49 and $69 for Cross Grind rings. Volume discounts are available. Traditional Grinding Rings, used on the Sparx Sharpener and Sparx Sharpener Pro (ES200) are $59 USD.
Can the sharpener handle high volume usage?
Yes, the Sparx Sharpener Commercial (PS200) and Sparx Sharpener Commercial Dual (PS200 Dual) are both designed to handle high volume usage.