Profiling Hockey Blades with the ProSharp AS 2001

Improve your performance with the right blade shape

Published: 3. 6. 2025 10:37

What is profiling?

Profiling – sometimes called rockering – is the process of shaping the bottom curvature of your skate blade. It doesn't affect the hollow (depth of the sharpening) but changes the contact area the blade has with the ice.

🔹 It affects:

acceleration
balance
agility
stability when turning or stopping

Why is the right profile important?

The correct profile can significantly boost your on-ice performance, while the wrong one might cause:

loss of balance
tripping forward or backward
poor glide or acceleration

How does profiling work with the ProSharp AS 2001?

The ProSharp AS 2001 is one of the most advanced profiling machines. Its key benefits:

🔧 Automated precision: every profile is perfectly consistent
🌀 Multiple profile options: Single, Quad, Ellipse, Zuperior
🧠 Custom settings: tailor the blade to each player's needs
✅ Speed and repeatability: perfect for teams, clubs, and pros

What does each profile improve?

🌀 Single Radius (e.g., 9’, 10’, 11’, 13’)

Improves: stability, glide, smoothness
Best for: beginners, kids, recreational skaters
Note: shorter radius (9’) = more agility; longer (13’) = more stability

🔀 Quad Profiles (Quad 0, I, II, III)

Improves: transitions, control, acceleration, balance
Best for: competitive and pro players
Note: uses up to four different radii across the blade

🧭 Ellipse Profiles (Ellipse Zero, I, II)

Improves: fluidity, natural stride, skating feel
Best for: technical players, forwards, mobile defensemen
Note: smooth curve with no sharp transitions

⚡ Zuperior Profiles (Z, Z2, M)

Improves: explosiveness, quick starts, edge control
Best for: fast, powerful forwards
Note: designed for dynamic acceleration and energy transfer

Table: What each profile enhances

Profile	Acceleration ⚡	Agility 🔁	Stability 🛡	Transitions ↔	Glide ❄
Single Radius	🟡🟡🟡	🟡🟡	🟢🟢🟢🟢🟢	🟡	🟢🟢🟢🟢🟢
Quad I / II / III	🟢🟢🟢🟢	🟢🟢🟢	🟢🟢🟢🟢	🟢🟢🟢🟢	🟢🟢🟢🟢
Ellipse	🟢🟢🟢	🟢🟢🟢🟢	🟢🟢🟢🟢	🟢🟢🟢🟢🟢	🟢🟢🟢🟢
Zuperior	🟢🟢🟢🟢🟢	🟢🟢🟢🟢	🟢🟢🟢	🟢🟢🟢	🟢🟢🟢

🟢 = excellent | 🟡 = moderate

Recommended Profiles by Player Type

Player Type	Recommended Profile
Youth / Beginner	Single Radius 9’–10’
Junior / Teen Player	Quad I, Ellipse Zero
Recreational Skater	Single 11’ or Ellipse
Forward	Zuperior M or Quad II
Defenseman	Quad III or Single 13’

In Summary: Small Change, Big Impact

Choosing the right profile gives you a competitive edge on the ice. Whether you’re chasing explosive speed, superior control, or smoother glide, the ProSharp AS 2001 makes it possible — precisely tailored to your needs.

Want to try a new profile?

🧊 Visit us in-store or talk to our skate sharpening expert!
🔧 We offer custom recommendations.

Skate Profiling Price for 1 Pair

The price for skate blade profiling on the ProSharp 2001 machine is 20 EURO. This investment pays off in the form of improved stability, acceleration, and control on the ice – tailored to your selected profile and playing style. Profiling is recommended not only for professional players but also for amateurs who want to get the most out of their skates.