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MC / Gaudreau vs P106 / Richards / P50 / Gagne

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 angleOpen
Curve depthSlight
Lie5
TypeMid-Heel
Brand names
P50P106PP09Blade 8
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Key Differences

Face AngleMC / Gaudreau has a slightly open face angle, P106 / Richards / P50 / Gagne has a open face angle. A more open face lifts shots more easily; a more closed face keeps the puck lower.
Curve DepthMC / Gaudreau has a deeper curve (Moderate) versus the slight P106 / Richards / P50 / Gagne. Deeper curves add puck control and shooting power but reduce backhand feel.
LieBoth curves share the same lie (5). Lie affects how the blade sits flat on the ice at your natural skating posture.
Curve TypeMC / Gaudreau is a Mid curve (balanced and all-purpose). P106 / Richards / P50 / Gagne is a Mid-Heel curve (Mid-Heel).

Who Uses These Curves

MC / Gaudreau
P106 / Richards / P50 / Gagne

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