All I buy are rink rats, they hold up the best and grip the best out of any other company I have used. The hornet is no exception, they are great for quick starts and fast stops. The only problem I've had with these and every other wheel is that they chunk in a couple of games, I weigh 190lb so these XXX type of wheels are not really meant to last that long with that type of weight, usually they are rated for around under 160lb. I now buy the XX which do not have as much grip but they last me allot longer cause they support my weight better than the XXX.