New for the 2019 are CCM’s SpeedBlade XS1 Black +2mm Runners! The XS1 Black Runners have been coated with a premium, oxide-treated coating that helps improve performance, increases edge life, and has a higher resistance to corrosion! Additionally, the XS1 Black Runners are 12%, or 2 mm, taller than standard blade. This height increase allows players to dig deeper into their turns as well as in straight lines thus increasing top-end speed! Premium blade with oxide treatment longer edge life 12% more height for better turns