The Curling Brooms are used to sweep the ice surface that assists in balancing during the delivery of the stone. Sweeping the ice in front of the stone is crucial in Curling. Sweeping warms up the ice, reduces the friction, and it makes the rock curl less and move straight. Curling brooms are also known as brushes which are made of synthetic material or horsehair. Curling is played within a curling rink which is a surface of ice called sheet with granite stones. The curling stone is approximately 44 pounds and shorter strokes help gain more control.