Check your taped blade before each skate. Reapply hockey wax when the coating wears down or after retaping, rather than following a fixed number of games. If the tape is still intact and the coating feels right to you, you don't need to add more just because you're heading back on the ice.
How to apply hockey wax
WAFFLEWAX — WAX ON. GAME ON.
- TAPE UP. Start with clean, dry hockey tape on your stick blade. Replace worn or torn tape before applying.
- WAX ON. Rub WaffleWax directly onto the taped forehand, backhand, and toe. Aim for a thin, even coating.
- DIAL IT IN. Smooth the wax into the tape with a few extra passes. Start light and add a little more to suit your preferred feel.
- REFRESH THE SAUCE. Reapply when the coating wears down or after retaping. Let wet tape dry before adding more wax.
When to reapply: a quick checklist
- The coating has worn thin or looks patchy: add a light, even refresh to dry tape.
- You've put on fresh tape: apply a new thin coat.
- The tape is wet: let it dry before deciding whether it needs more wax.
- The tape is torn, peeling, or worn through: retape first. More wax isn't a substitute for replacing damaged tape.
How often should you retape?
Use the condition of your tape as the guide, not a set game count. Inspect it before each skate and replace worn or torn tape before applying wax. Intact tape with a worn wax coating may only need a light refresh.
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Goalie pads need separate care
GOALIE BUTTER is for the inner surface of goalie pads, not this taped-stick application routine. Its directions call for a completely dry pad surface and a thin, uniform layer, with optional light buffing using a soft cloth. Follow its product directions separately from stick-wax care.
Keep it fresh: Store your wax in its closed tin, away from direct sunlight and heat.
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