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Rollerblade Macroblade 100 3WD vs Powerslide Next Core Black 100 II

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Rollerblade Macroblade 100 3WD is cheaper at $179.97. Every spec and price links to its source.

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marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec Rollerblade Macroblade 100 3WD Powerslide Next Core Black 100 II
US price $179.97
BrandRollerbladePowerslide
Released
Wheel diameter (mm) 100 100
Wheels per frame 3 3
Bearing rating SG9 ABEC 9
Frame material aluminum (Twinblade) aluminum (ADC10 cast, Elite frame)
Closure system cuff buckle + 45-degree velcro power strap + speed lacing Kizer Clipper micro-adjustable buckle + velcro strap + laces
Wheel durometer (A) 85 88
Boot type soft (engineered mesh, fixed liner) hardshell (TRINITY 3-point mounting)
Brake included Yes No

Sources — Rollerblade Macroblade 100 3WD: inlinewarehouse.com (verified 2026-08-11). Powerslide Next Core Black 100 II: powerslide.com (verified 2026-08-11).

What's the difference between the Rollerblade Macroblade 100 3WD and Powerslide Next Core Black 100 II?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Bearing rating: Rollerblade Macroblade 100 3WD SG9 vs Powerslide Next Core Black 100 II ABEC 9
  • Frame material: Rollerblade Macroblade 100 3WD aluminum (Twinblade) vs Powerslide Next Core Black 100 II aluminum (ADC10 cast, Elite frame)
  • Closure system: Rollerblade Macroblade 100 3WD cuff buckle + 45-degree velcro power strap + speed lacing vs Powerslide Next Core Black 100 II Kizer Clipper micro-adjustable buckle + velcro strap + laces
  • Wheel durometer (A): Rollerblade Macroblade 100 3WD 85 vs Powerslide Next Core Black 100 II 88
  • Boot type: Rollerblade Macroblade 100 3WD soft (engineered mesh, fixed liner) vs Powerslide Next Core Black 100 II hardshell (TRINITY 3-point mounting)
  • Brake included: Rollerblade Macroblade 100 3WD true vs Powerslide Next Core Black 100 II false

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