Better gliding blades

Efficient glide. Reduced drag.

Some blades are designed to move more efficiently across the ice by reducing drag and maintaining a cleaner line of contact. This can come from different design approaches, but the goal is the same: a smoother, more effortless glide.

Certain models, such as Jackson Ultima Apex blades and Jackson Ultima Matrix blades, use harder runners. This results in a blade that sinks less into the ice.

Others, like John Wilson Gold Seal blades and MK Phantom blades, feature a tapered blade design. By reducing the contact area toward the tail, they limit drag and allow for a more fluid glide.

Blades such as MK Dance blades use a dovetail shape, narrowing at the back of the runner. This design reduces friction at the tail and supports continuous movement, particularly in steps and edge work.

While each design achieves it differently, these blades are built with glide efficiency in mind — helping skaters maintain speed with less resistance.