Quick answer
A speed radar turns "shoot harder" from a feeling into a number - and numbers are what make players actually shoot harder. Set a baseline, shoot a measured set every session, and chase small weekly gains. Most players add noticeable velocity in 4-6 weeks simply because every shot suddenly counts.
Key takeaways
- Feedback beats effort: measured shots improve faster than twice as many unmeasured ones.
- Test the same way every time - same pad, same distance, same shot type - or the numbers lie.
- Chase technique first: weight transfer and follow-through add more speed than muscle.
- Honest note: a radar motivates players who like numbers. If your player ignores scores, spend the money on pucks.
Watch: the radar up close
Can it take a direct hit?
Short answer from the test: yes. The Xtreme Speed Radar sits behind the net line and shrugs off direct pucks - see the 100 km/h slap shot test above.
A 4-week harder-shot plan with the radar
- Week 1 - baseline. 10 wrist shots + 10 slap shots, best and average noted.
- Week 2 - technique. Daily 30 shots focused on back-leg push and full follow-through; measure the last 10.
- Week 3 - contrast. Alternate 5 max-power shots with 5 at 80% focusing on clean contact; the 80% ones often end up faster.
- Week 4 - retest. Same protocol as week 1. Typical honest result: +5-10% on average speed, more for younger players.
Pair it with the technique breakdown in how to shoot harder.
