Quick answer
Buy floorball tiles if you want one surface for stickhandling, passing and shooting that you can grow over time. Buy a shooting pad if you only need a single spot to shoot from and want a cheaper, lighter option. The Extreme Floorball Shooting Pad 120x60 cm costs €59, while the Extreme Floorball Tiles start at €79 for an 8-pack covering about 0.9 m². For most players working on all-round skills, tiles are the better first purchase.
Key takeaways
- Tiles are modular (33 x 33 cm each) and cover all skills. A pad is one sheet, best for shooting.
- A pad is cheaper at the start: €59 for 120x60 cm (0.72 m²), against €79 for 0.9 m² of tiles.
- Tiles grow with you: add packs of 15, 30, 45 or 60 whenever you need more room.
- A pad has a built-in handle and is easy to carry to a driveway or park.
- Both work outdoors. Both need a net behind the goal when you shoot.
- If your budget allows, many players end up using tiles for skills and a pad for the shooting spot.
What is the difference between tiles and a shooting pad?
A shooting pad is one flat piece of plastic, usually 5 mm thick, that you stand on to shoot. The Extreme Floorball Shooting Pad 120x60 cm (€59) has a built-in handle, a UV coating for longevity and can be used outside all year. It gives you a quick, clean shooting spot with the ball resting on a smooth surface in front of you.
Tiles are small snap-together squares. The Extreme Floorball Tiles 8-Pack (€79) contains 8 tiles of 33 x 33 cm, which together cover about 0.9 m². You can lay them in a rectangle, an L-shape or any pattern, and expand later with more packs. Both products are designed in Sweden by Better Floorball, a Swedish brand, and tested for maximum durability. The tiles are Made in Europe.
How do they compare side by side?
| Feature | Tiles (8-pack) | Shooting pad 120x60 cm |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €79 | €59 |
| Area | About 0.9 m² | 0.72 m² |
| Modular? | Yes, add more tiles | No, one sheet |
| Best for | Stickhandling, passing and shooting | Shooting from a fixed spot |
| Carrying | Take apart into pieces | One piece with a built-in handle |
| Outdoor use | Yes, year-round | Yes, year-round |
| Can you train moves on it? | Yes, stickhandling and receiving across the surface | Limited, mainly shooting and short ball control |
| Expandable? | Yes, up to 6.5 m² and beyond | No |
A larger 145x70 cm pad comes with the goal in the Extreme Floorball Shooting Kit Pro (€219).
Which one is better for different players?
You mainly want to shoot
A pad is a fast, affordable way to create a shooting spot. It works well on a driveway, in a garden or on a cold garage floor. Pair it with a goal and a net. The Extreme Floorball Shooting Kit (€199) bundles an official-size goal (160 x 115 cm) with the 120x60 cm pad, and is cheaper than buying them separately (€149 + €59 = €208).
You want to improve everything
Tiles. Stickhandling needs room to move the ball sideways and forwards, and passing needs a surface that carries the ball for a few metres. Tiles give you both, and the Extreme Floorball Shooting Kit Tiles (€209) shows how they combine with a goal: it comes with an official-size goal and an 8-pack. It is €19 cheaper than the parts bought separately (€149 + €79 = €228).
You have a very small space
The 8-pack of tiles is the better choice. A pad gives you one shooting spot, but in a hallway there is usually no room for a goal anyway. With tiles plus the Extreme Floorball Stickhandling Trainer (€69) you can train a great deal in 1 m².
You share the equipment with a team or siblings
Both work. A pad is easy to carry between locations. Tiles are better when several players need room at once, because you can make the area bigger.
Coach Erik's tip: If you can afford only one, ask yourself what you did in your last three home sessions. If the answer is "mainly shot", buy the pad. If it is "a bit of everything", buy the tiles. Your habits tell you more than any product table.
Can you combine both?
Yes, and many players do. A common layout puts a 30-pack of tiles (3.2 m², €254) in front of the goal, so that the surface for stickhandling and passing leads straight to the shooting spot. Others keep a pad permanently in the garden and tiles in the garage. Either way, plan the order: tiles for skills first, a pad as a second shooting station.
For a full list of how the pieces fit together, take a look at the best floorball training equipment and the home training setup guide. You can also compare packs in our floorball tiles explained article.
How do you train on each surface? Two short sessions
On a shooting pad (15 minutes):
- Warm up your wrists with 20 slow passes to yourself, sideways, on the pad.
- 5 rounds of 8 wrist shots at the lower corners of the goal. Rest 30 seconds between rounds.
- 3 rounds of 5 snap shots with a quick release.
- Finish with 5 shots at the corner you hit least often.
On tiles (20 minutes):
- 2 minutes of stickhandling, side to side, with the ball close to the body.
- 4 x 20 passes to a wall or a passer, then 10 receptions with a soft blade.
- 3 rounds of 10 turns around the stickhandling trainer.
- 5 rounds of 5 shots from the front of the tile area.
Cue: keep your head up and the stick below waist height in the backswing and follow-through on both surfaces. Watch for: letting the ball roll off the edge of the pad. Use the edge as a reminder to keep your touches short.
Common mistakes
Choosing a pad for everything
It is easy to run out of room for skills other than shooting. Fix: if you also want to pass and stickhandle, plan tiles from the start.
Buying tiles but only shooting
A tile area is wasted if you never use it for control work. Fix: split sessions between shooting and stickhandling.
Not buying a net
Either surface lets you shoot hard. Fix: always add a backstop net or safety net.
Placing either surface on an uneven floor
Slopes and bumps change how the ball rolls. Fix: choose a flat spot and sweep it first.
Comparing the price without the area
The pad is cheaper but smaller in practical use. Fix: look at what you can train, not just the price tag.
FAQ
Are floorball tiles or a shooting pad better for home training?
Tiles are better for all-round training because they let you practise stickhandling, passing and shooting, and you can add more later. A shooting pad is better and cheaper if you only want a single shooting spot.
How much does each cost?
The Extreme Floorball Shooting Pad 120x60 cm costs €59. The Extreme Floorball Tiles 8-Pack costs €79 and covers about 0.9 m². Larger tile packs go up to €499 for the 60-pack.
Can I use a shooting pad outdoors?
Yes. The pad has a UV coating and can be used outside all year. As with any surface, make sure it sits flat and is clear of grit and leaves.
Can I use tiles and a pad together?
Yes. A common setup is tiles in front of the goal for skills, with a pad as a second shooting spot or for travelling to another location.
Do I need a goal with either one?
For shooting, yes. A goal of 160 x 115 cm gives you realistic angles, and a backstop net behind it stops balls from flying away. Kits that combine goal and surface can save money.
Which is better for kids?
Tiles, in most cases. Children benefit from lots of ball touches, and tiles give them room to move with the ball. A pad can come later as a shooting spot.
Summary
Tiles and a shooting pad solve different problems. Tiles are the flexible, all-round surface; the pad is the quick, affordable shooting spot. Choose by what you train most, and add a net whichever you pick. See more guides in the Equipment Guides hub, and browse the shooting pad collection and floorball tiles collection.
