MPC Black Magic is one of the most successful wheels in inline speed skating, and this is the XFirm version, sold as a full set of eight. XFirm is the grippier middle compound, made for hard, smooth, dry surfaces where you want the wheel to hold as well as roll.
Race pedigree
Black Magic has a remarkable record at the highest level. It first proved itself at the 2013 Inline Speed Skating World Championships in Oostende, Belgium, where it broke the 300m world record and went under 24 seconds for the first time. At the 2018 World Championships in Heerde, Holland, Black Magic won more podium places than all other wheel brands combined. It is widely regarded as the most successful wheel in the sport.
MTech Soft Heart, Hard Body
What sets Black Magic apart is MPC's patented MTech technology, known as Soft Heart, Hard Body. A softer inner ring is sandwiched inside a harder outer layer of MPC's Magic urethane. That combination lets the wheel flex for grip while the harder outer body keeps it rolling fast and lasting long. It sits on a stiffer Black Turbo hub, which adds to the roll and response.
Specification
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Compound: XFirm, tuned for hard, smooth, dry surfaces with extra grip
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Technology: MTech Soft Heart, Hard Body, soft inner ring in harder Magic urethane
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Hub: stiffer Black Turbo hub
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Quantity: set of 8 wheels
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Best for: road and track, tight turns and straight line speed
Firmness options
Black Magic comes in three firmness levels. Firm is for rough or slick race conditions where you need grip. XFirm, this version, suits hard, smooth, dry surfaces and balances grip with roll. XXFirm is built for the most roll. For maximum roll and outright speed instead, see the harder Black Magic XXFirm.
Fit and setup
Black Magic is sold as a set of eight, a full set for a pair of four wheel inline speed frames. Wheels are sold on their own, so you will also need sixteen 608 bearings and spacers from our speed bearings collection. Confirm the wheel diameter your frame is built for before ordering, and message us if you are not sure.
Frequently asked questions
What is MTech Soft Heart, Hard Body?
It is MPC's patented build with a soft inner ring inside a harder outer urethane. The soft heart flexes for grip while the hard body keeps the wheel rolling fast and lasting longer.
What does XFirm mean here?
It is the middle Black Magic compound, made for hard, smooth, dry surfaces. It grips more than the harder XXFirm while still rolling well.
How many wheels come in a set?
Eight, a full set for a pair of four wheel inline speed skates.
Do bearings come with the wheels?
No. You will need sixteen 608 bearings and spacers, which we stock separately.
New to wheels? Read our guide on inline speed skating wheels explained, or browse the full wheels collection.
