Testing the Infinity Plus 125 DD Wheels by Powerslide

The OLS Team has just tested a set of Dual Density Infinity Plus 125 DD wheels by Powerslide: here is our feedback...

Par Aurélien GACHET
Publié le 10 August 2017 - Mis à jour le 11 May 2025 - 10616 Lectures - 0 commentaire(s)

Benchmark of the Infinity Plus

Conclusion

Powerslide offers a dual density wheel model at a very interesting price. It is perfectly suitable for fitness skaters or speed skating beginners. It is one of the best models of dual density mid-range wheels in the market. It is part of the segment that is just under the Matter Image.

Strong Points and Points to Be Improved

Pluses

Comfortable and quiet
Quality-Price Ratio
Even Wear

Minuses

Weight

Technical Facts

Brand: Powerslide
Model: Infinity Plus 125 DD
Year: 2017
Made in: Germany
Hardness: 88A
Available Diameter: 125 mm
Hub Diameter: 83.5 mm
Weight: 196 g
Bearings: 608
Public Price: €15/u.
Recommended Use: Fitness and leisure speed skating

The test in detail

Description

The Powerslide Infinity Plus 125 DD have a classic blue hub with 8 straight spokes, wider at the center and thinner at the ends. It is very hollowed. The structure of the hub provides good overall rigidity while preserving comfort with good vibration damping. It is a dual density wheel.

Measurements

The wheel measure exactly 125 mm. On the weight side, the scale indicates 196 grams, which places it in the high end of the wheels with this diameter. As for its width, it is close to 24 mm, which is the current norm.

Mounting

Mounting them is easy: you don’t even have to press much to insert the bearings.

Test Protocol

The Infinity Plus 125 DD wheels by Powerslide were tested on 500 km of asphalt of varied quality, as well as on wet ground, during the 2017 24 Hours of Le Mans Roller.

Rolling

The rolling sensations are good and the wheels are quiet. The dual density of the wheel provides good comfort. Their 88A hardness can be felt, but nothing too demanding for the skater.

Grip

The Infinity Plus 125 DD wheels by Powerslide have a good grip in varied circumstances. On wet grounds, the grip is acceptable. If you are part of the many skaters who rarely practice in the rain, this model is made for you!

Wear and Tear

The wear of the PS Infinity 125 DD is slow and even. And it is mainly due to its 88A density! After 500 km, the wheel’s diameter had hardly reduced and the line was still visible.