The World Curling Federation (WCF) will not remove approved broom heads from competition despite recent concerns from elite curlers about foam firmness affecting the trajectory of stones. Thirty top teams proposed a 'fair play' initiative, believing firmer foam in some broom heads gave sweepers excessive control. While teams using Goldline switched to a matching foam, the WCF maintains that all tested products meet specifications. The WCF will host a brush testing forum in 2025 to ensure athlete confidence in equipment and the approval process.
Broom heads - curling - The Canadian PressPERTH - The World Curling Federation won't remove approved broom heads from competition despite recent concerns among elite curlers about foam firmness changing the trajectory of stones.
Teams that use Goldline equipment switched to a foam that matched the current Hardline Curling competitive foam in Guelph. The WCF athletes' commission worked with players in Guelph in on-ice evaluations to review new and existing broom heads.
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