Overview
The True Shift Max 4mm Stainless Steel Runners are replacement steel blades designed specifically for the True Shift Max Holder, featuring a wider 4mm blade profile for added stability. Compared to traditional steel, the wider runner provides a more planted feel on the ice, helping players stay balanced through tough battles while delivering stronger bite and better grip when leaning into turns or stopping. Made with high-grade stainless steel, these runners offer excellent long-term durability.
True also designed the Shift Max 4mm Stainless Steel Runner with a dual profile, meaning they have a 9' radius on the front and a 10' radius on the back. This radius combination helps to maximize blade contact with the ice in different skating situations, thus improving acceleration, stride power, balance in the corners, and overall maneuverability.
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| OVERVIEW | |
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| Model Number | SHIFTMAX |
| Skate Compatibility | True Player Skates with the Shift Max Holder (2022-2024) |
| Holder Compatibility | True Shift Max Not Compatible with the new SpeedShift or older Shift Holder |
| Skate Size Compatibility | 1.0 - 12.5 |
| Includes | Complete set of runners (left and right) |
Specifications
| KEY TECHNOLOGIES | |
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| Dual Profile With a 9' radius on the front portion and a 10' radius on the rear portion of the blade, this profile combination maximizes blade contact with the ice in different skating positions. This improves skating performance whether it be acceleration, turning, crossovers, or battling along the boards. |
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| 4mm Blade Width A 4mm hockey blade gives players a wider footprint on the ice compared to a standard 3mm runner. This wider surface area increases stability, quickens stops, and can be especially useful for players wanting better bite and grip when leaning on their edges. |
| CONSTRUCTION | |
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| Steel Grade | High-Grade |
| Blade Finish | Standard |
| Blade Height | 18mm (Size 280mm Runner) |
| Blade Profile | 4mm Blade Width Dual Blade Profile (9'-10') |
| Product Note | All blades are independently measured at IW Hockey with a 5% variance. |
Sizing Chart
| HOW TO FIND YOUR SKATE BLADE SIZE | |
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| Take your current hockey skates and identify the three-digit number, which can be found on the heel side of your blade holder or on the blades themselves. Locate your three-digit number in the sizing charts below to find your True Shift Max Runner size. If for any reason you cannot locate the number, see our How to Size a Hockey Skate Blade and Holder article for a more in-depth approach to skate blade sizing and skate blade compatibility. |
| JUNIOR - TRUE SHIFT MAX RUNNER SIZING CHART | ||
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| Runner Size | Skate Size (R & W Widths) | Profile & Radius |
| 212mm | 1.0 - 1.5 | Dual (9'-10') |
| 221mm | 2.0 - 2.5 | Dual (9'-10') |
| 230mm | 3.0 - 3.5 | Dual (9'-10') |
| 238mm | 4.0 - 4.5 | Dual (9'-10') |
| 246mm | 5.0 - 5.5 | Dual (9'-10') |
| SENIOR - TRUE SHIFT MAX RUNNER SIZING CHART | ||
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| Runner Size | Skate Size (R & W Widths) | Profile & Radius |
| 254mm | 6.0 - 6.5 | Dual (9'-10') |
| 263mm | 7.0 - 7.5 | Dual (9'-10') |
| 272mm | 8.0 - 8.5 | Dual (9'-10') |
| 280mm | 9.0 - 9.5 | Dual (9'-10') |
| 288mm | 10.0 - 10.5 | Dual (9'-10') |
| 296mm | 11.0 - 11.5 | Dual (9'-10') |
| 306mm | 12.0 - 12.5 | Dual (9'-10') |
| COMPATIBLE TRUE SKATES (2022 - 2024) | ||
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| Year | Family | Model |
| 2024 | Catalyst | 9X4, 7X4, 5X4, 3X4 |
| 2023 | Hzrdus | 9X, 7X, 5X |
| 2022 | Catalyst | 9, 7, 5 |
