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Why don't they make hockey pucks a viewable TV color?
Hockey is one of the most popular sports in the world, yet why is the puck not a viewable color on television? The puck is only slightly lighter than the ice, making it difficult to spot. This can be frustrating for viewers, as they must rely on commentators to tell them when the puck is in play. The NHL has considered making the puck a viewable color, but have ultimately decided against it. This is because the puck is only in play for a few seconds at a time, and having it be a different color would make it difficult to pick up on television. Additionally, the puck is already made of a special material that has a low coefficient of friction, meaning that any attempts to make it a different color would likely impact its performance on the ice. Ultimately, the NHL has decided that the current set up works best, and that viewers should rely on the commentators to know when the puck is in play.