Execution: Goal and striker rods for 3 figures or goalkeeper. The Sportime Kicker rods Match are Cat2 rods. Category 2 rods are suitable for foosball tables in private settings. These rods are also commonly used in public, supervised areas where foosball is played carefully. The Sportime Kicker rods Match are flexible, perfectly straight, and have a double nickel-plated, smooth surface. In a complex production process, these foosball rods are made from steel tubes through many steps. Unlike solid rods or cheaper hollow rods, these rods maintain their straight shape. They can withstand loads of at least 35 kg and return to their original shape when bent. Another advantage is that hollow rods are lighter than solid rods, allowing for faster gameplay. The inner walls of the rods are made of 3.5 mm thick steel. The steel tubes are industrially alloyed multiple times. In test laboratories, these rods withstand an 8-hour salt spray test. The foosball rods have a diameter of 15.8 mm, commonly referred to as 16 mm rods. Typically, foosball slide bearings have a diameter of 16 mm, which is why the foosball rods are 0.2 mm thinner, allowing them to run in the foosball table bearings with enough grip but minimal friction. The rods have 4 mm holes for securing the foosball figures. The holes are precisely drilled, spot-on, and parallel through the center of the rods. This allows the screws for the foosball figures to be easily guided through the rods, ensuring the figures stand perfectly side by side. The position and spacing of the drill holes are aligned with the German foosball table tournament standard. The Sportime Kicker rods fit all well-known foosball tables. Details on dimensions can be found in the technical specifications. The rods are compatible with all standard plastic foosball handles and come with pre-mounted end caps.