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MC / Gaudreau vs P02 / Kronwall / W02 / Lidstrom

Side by side curve comparison. Specs, cross-brand equivalents, and which players use each.

Specs
Face angleSlightly Open
Curve depthModerate
Lie5
TypeMid
Brand names
MC
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Specs
Face angleSlightly Open
Curve depthSlight
Lie6
TypeHeel
Brand names
P20HCSP02P02W02Blade 7
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Key Differences

Face AngleBoth curves share the same face angle (Slightly Open).
Curve DepthMC / Gaudreau has a deeper curve (Moderate) versus the slight P02 / Kronwall / W02 / Lidstrom. Deeper curves add puck control and shooting power but reduce backhand feel.
LieMC / Gaudreau has a lie of 5, P02 / Kronwall / W02 / Lidstrom has a lie of 6. P02 / Kronwall / W02 / Lidstrom has a higher lie, which suits players who carry the puck close to their body.
Curve TypeMC / Gaudreau is a Mid curve (balanced and all-purpose). P02 / Kronwall / W02 / Lidstrom is a Heel curve (heel-weighted, better for slapshots and backhand passes).

Who Uses These Curves

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