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MC / Gaudreau vs P14 / Toews / W14 / Chara

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 depthDeep
Lie5
TypeMid-Toe
Brand names
P46T27P14W14PP14Blade 9
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Key Differences

Face AngleMC / Gaudreau has a slightly open face angle, P14 / Toews / W14 / Chara has a open face angle. A more open face lifts shots more easily; a more closed face keeps the puck lower.
Curve DepthP14 / Toews / W14 / Chara has a deeper curve (Deep) versus the moderate MC / Gaudreau. 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). P14 / Toews / W14 / Chara is a Mid-Toe curve (versatile with a slight toe bias).

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