1. I just ordered my Sparx Sharpener, when will I receive my order?

    We are currently processing orders in 1-3 days.

  2. Will you be shipping outside of the US & Canada?

    You can purchase the Sparx Sharpener and accessories through Monkey Sports (Europe) and Ochsner Hockey (Switzerland). However, Sparx Hockey does not ship outside of the US & Canada.

  3. Does the Sparx Sharpener profile skates?

    The Sparx Sharpener will not contour the profile of the blade. But, unlike traditional manual sharpening which alters the profile after 15-20 sharpenings, the Sparx Sharpener will hold the skate profile throughout the life of the steel thanks to the consistent RPM, Speed, and Pressure applied by our Grinding Rings. 

  4. What comes with the Sparx Sharpener?

    The Sparx Sharpener comes with everything you need to get sharpening. It includes a Grinding Ring of your choice, youth skate adapters, goalie risers, a medium grit honing stone, and a leather strop.

  5. When I'm sharpening, should I have the toe pointing left or right?

    Both ways will work. However, some people prefer to have a higher contact point on the toe of their skate, so we recommend facing the skate toe to the right to ensure the contact point is getting high enough on the toe. Either way, the finish will be smooth and this won't affect performance.

  6. How many passes should I choose when sharpening?

    If you are freshening up your blades after every skate, 1-2 cycles will usually be enough. If you’re sharpening your skates after every 5-6 hours of ice time, you’ll typically want to run 4 cycles. If you’re changing your radius or have new steel, you will need about 10 cycles.

  7. Can I use the Sparx Sharpener in cold weather?

    We recommend the sharpener be used in temperatures above 40 degrees F for optimal performance.

  8. Can I travel with my Sparx Sharpener?

    Yes. Portability is one of the best features of the Sparx Sharpener.We recommend that you use our travel case for transporting your Sparx, but if you don’t have a travel case, we recommend transporting it in the original packaging.

  9. Can you sharpen goalie skates?

    Yes. If your goalie skate has a cowling, you would use the goalie risers that are included with the purchase of your sharpener. If you have a cowling-less goal skate, you would sharpen your goal skates like any other pair of skates.  

  10. Can you sharpen figure skates?

    Yes. We offer a figure skate adapter for $99. With the figure skate adapter in place, Sparx can sharpen most traditional, flat-sided blades. Sparx is not compatible with the multiple-piece blades often used in competitive skating.