{"product_id":"hathaway-air-hockey-3in-strikers-25in-pucks-red-bg1008","title":"Hathaway Air Hockey 3\" Strikers and 2.5\" Pucks - Red","description":"\u003c!-- ============================================================\n     GAME ROOM EMPIRE — Product Description\n     Hathaway Air Hockey 3\" Strikers and 2.5\" Pucks - Red (BG1008)\n     ============================================================ --\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- SECTION 1: OVERVIEW --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__section\"\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"gre-desc__label\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"gre-desc__h2\"\u003eHathaway 3-Inch Striker \u0026amp; 2.5-Inch Puck Set \u003cem\u003eresidential air hockey, factory-fit replacement.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__grid gre-desc__body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe 3-inch striker diameter is the residential standard. It is the size every Hathaway air hockey cabinet ships with from the factory, and the size used by virtually every consumer table sold in the U.S. — Sportcraft, MD Sports, EastPoint, Triumph, and the cabinet-style multi-game units. Buying a 4-inch tournament striker by mistake is the single most common return reason in this category, because the larger mallet cup will not sit flat on a residential rail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThis is a complete two-player set: two 3-inch strikers and two 2.5-inch pucks, molded from ABS plastic, with felt-lined striker bases and finger-well grips. Drop-in compatible with any 6-ft to 7.5-ft residential air hockey table, and equally suited to push-hockey tables that run without an air blower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003chr class=\"gre-desc__rule\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- SECTION 2: CONSTRUCTION --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__section\"\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"gre-desc__label\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"gre-desc__h2\"\u003eBuilt for the impact loads that break cheaper accessories.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__grid\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__body\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3 class=\"gre-desc__h3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__num\"\u003e01\u003c\/span\u003eABS Plastic Body\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eABS is the material air hockey strikers and pucks have used for four decades because it absorbs repeated rim impacts without splintering. Less expensive PVC and LDPE accessories develop hairline cracks within months of weekly play; ABS holds shape for years of family use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003ch3 class=\"gre-desc__h3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__num\"\u003e02\u003c\/span\u003e3-Inch Striker Diameter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThree inches is the residential mallet specification. The striker sits flush in the playing zone, leaves the rail clear for legal angles, and weighs little enough that home blowers (typically 80–120 W) can clear the surface around it. A 4-inch striker disrupts both fit and airflow on a consumer cabinet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003ch3 class=\"gre-desc__h3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__num\"\u003e03\u003c\/span\u003e2.5-Inch Puck Diameter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe 2.5-inch puck is the matched residential size. Its lower mass relative to a 3-inch tournament puck lifts cleanly on lower-airflow home tables, where a heavier regulation puck would skip and stick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__body\"\u003e\n        \u003ch3 class=\"gre-desc__h3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__num\"\u003e04\u003c\/span\u003eFelt-Lined Striker Base\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eA felt pad is adhered to the underside of each striker. The felt prevents direct plastic-on-laminate contact, which is what scratches a playfield over time. The felt itself is the wear surface — when it thins, replace the set rather than the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003ch3 class=\"gre-desc__h3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__num\"\u003e05\u003c\/span\u003eDeep Finger-Well Grip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe recessed thumb-and-finger pocket lets the player snap the striker laterally without losing contact at speed. Shallow-domed budget strikers slide off the fingertips during fast lateral defense; the deeper well in this striker holds grip through the full motion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003ch3 class=\"gre-desc__h3\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__num\"\u003e06\u003c\/span\u003eTwo Strikers, Two Pucks\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eThe set is a complete two-player kit with one spare puck. Carry one set per table or keep one in reserve — pucks are the part most often lost behind cabinets and under furniture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003chr class=\"gre-desc__rule\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- SECTION 3: BUYER'S GUIDE --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__section\"\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"gre-desc__label\"\u003eBuyer's Guide\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"gre-desc__h2\"\u003eHow to choose air hockey strikers and pucks \u003cem\u003ewithout ordering the wrong size.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__grid gre-desc__body\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eAir hockey accessories are sold in two scales, and they are not interchangeable. The residential scale is 3-inch strikers and 2.5-inch pucks. The tournament scale defined by the United States Air-Table Hockey Association is 4-inch strikers and 3-inch pucks. Tournament strikers will physically not seat correctly on a residential rail, and tournament pucks are too heavy to lift on a home-grade blower. The fastest way to confirm the size you need is to measure the striker that came with the table — if it measures three inches across the cap, the BG1008 set is a direct replacement. If it measures four inches, you need the BG1005 pro set instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003eReplacement sets are also a worthwhile upgrade for tables that came with thin-walled factory accessories. The original strikers shipped with budget tables often crack at the rim within a year of regular play, and the felt bottoms wear through faster than the plastic. An ABS set with a fresh felt base restores the original fast-glide action and protects the playfield from the bare plastic of a worn-out striker. Order a second set if the table is shared by children, or used outside of climate-controlled space — humidity changes shorten felt life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- SECTION 4: SPECIFICATIONS --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__section gre-desc__section--alt\"\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"gre-desc__label\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"gre-desc__h2\"\u003eComplete specifications.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__spec-group\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"gre-desc__spec-group-label\"\u003eSet Contents\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cul class=\"gre-desc__spec-list\"\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003eStrikers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003ePucks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003eTotal Pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003e4\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__spec-group\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"gre-desc__spec-group-label\"\u003eStriker\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cul class=\"gre-desc__spec-list\"\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003eDiameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003e3 in \/ 76 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003eABS plastic\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003eBase\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003eFelt-lined\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003eGrip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003eDeep finger well\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003eColor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003eRed\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__spec-group\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"gre-desc__spec-group-label\"\u003ePuck\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cul class=\"gre-desc__spec-list\"\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003eDiameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003e2.5 in \/ 64 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003eABS plastic\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003eProfile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003eResidential standard\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003eColor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003eRed\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__spec-group\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"gre-desc__spec-group-label\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cul class=\"gre-desc__spec-list\"\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003eTable Style\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003eResidential air hockey, push hockey\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003eTable Size Range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003e6 ft to 7.5 ft cabinets\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003eTournament Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003eNo (tournament play uses 4 in striker \/ 3 in puck)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__spec-group\"\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"gre-desc__spec-group-label\"\u003eGeneral\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cul class=\"gre-desc__spec-list\"\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003eHathaway\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003eItem Number\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003eBG1008\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003eUPC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003e672875902040\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003eChina\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003eNone — accessory wear item\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003eAge Recommendation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003e3 years and older\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003eAssembly Required\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003eNo\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003eShip Box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003e6 in L x 3 in W x 3 in H\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-key\"\u003eShip Weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"gre-desc__spec-val\"\u003e0.2 lb\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- SECTION 5: FAQ --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__section\"\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"gre-desc__label\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"gre-desc__h2\"\u003eFrequently asked questions.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__faq\"\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__faq-item\"\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"gre-desc__faq-q\"\u003eWill this set fit my air hockey table?\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"gre-desc__faq-a\"\u003eIf your table is a residential cabinet between 6 ft and 7.5 ft, this set fits. The 3-inch striker and 2.5-inch puck are the size used by Hathaway, MD Sports, Sportcraft, EastPoint, Triumph, and virtually every consumer-grade air hockey table sold through retail. Tournament tables built to USAA specification use 4-inch strikers and 3-inch pucks; for those, see BG1005.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__faq-item\"\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"gre-desc__faq-q\"\u003eWhat is the difference between a 3-inch and a 4-inch striker?\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"gre-desc__faq-a\"\u003eDiameter and intended use. Three-inch strikers are sized for residential tables with home-grade blowers in the 80 to 120 watt range. Four-inch strikers are sized for USAA tournament play on commercial 8-foot tables with high-output blowers. The two sizes do not interchange — a 4-inch striker will not seat correctly on a residential rail and will block legal striking angles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__faq-item\"\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"gre-desc__faq-q\"\u003eAre these regulation-size pucks?\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"gre-desc__faq-a\"\u003eNo. USAA regulation pucks measure 3 inches in diameter. The 2.5-inch puck is the residential standard, weighted to lift cleanly on lower-airflow home tables. If you are playing to tournament rules, order the BG1005 set with 4-inch strikers and 3-inch pucks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__faq-item\"\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"gre-desc__faq-q\"\u003eWill the felt bases scratch the playfield?\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"gre-desc__faq-a\"\u003eNo. The adhered felt is the wear surface that protects laminated and acrylic playfields from plastic-on-plastic contact. Felt thinning is normal over the life of the set — once the felt wears through to bare plastic, replace the set to keep the playfield protected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__faq-item\"\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"gre-desc__faq-q\"\u003eCan I use this set on a push-hockey table that has no air blower?\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"gre-desc__faq-a\"\u003eYes. Push-hockey tables use the same striker and puck dimensions as residential air hockey. The deep finger-well grip in this striker actually performs better on push-hockey because the lateral pushing motion benefits from the recessed pocket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv class=\"gre-desc__faq-item\"\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"gre-desc__faq-q\"\u003eIs the set covered under warranty?\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"gre-desc__faq-a\"\u003eNo. Strikers and pucks are consumable accessories and are not covered by warranty. Hathaway treats them as wear items in the same category as table-tennis paddles or pool-cue tips. Order a replacement set when the felt wears through or the strikers chip at the rim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!-- end .gre-desc --\u003e\n","brand":"Hathaway","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51820424102174,"sku":"BG1008","price":33.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/9625\/6030\/files\/xvyzb8qmygtx1l05yqmk.jpg?v=1778095173","url":"https:\/\/gameroomempire.com\/products\/hathaway-air-hockey-3in-strikers-25in-pucks-red-bg1008","provider":"Game Room Empire","version":"1.0","type":"link"}