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P02 / Kronwall / W02 / Lidstrom vs P19 / Nugent-Hopkins

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

P02 / Kronwall / W02 / LidstromHeel
Specs
Face angleSlightly Open
Curve depthSlight
Lie6
TypeHeel
Brand names
P20HCSP02W02Blade 7
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P19 / Nugent-HopkinsMid-Toe
Specs
Face angleSlightly Open
Curve depthModerate
Lie6
TypeMid-Toe
Brand names
P19P19W19Blade 10
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Key Differences

Face AngleBoth curves share the same face angle (Slightly Open).
Curve DepthP19 / Nugent-Hopkins has a deeper curve (Moderate) versus the slight P02 / Kronwall / W02 / Lidstrom. Deeper curves add puck control and shooting power but reduce backhand feel.
LieBoth curves share the same lie (6). Lie affects how the blade sits flat on the ice at your natural skating posture.
Curve TypeP02 / Kronwall / W02 / Lidstrom is a Heel curve (heel-weighted, better for slapshots and backhand passes). P19 / Nugent-Hopkins is a Mid-Toe curve (versatile with a slight toe bias).

Who Uses These Curves

P02 / Kronwall / W02 / Lidstrom
Nicklas LidstromScott NiedermayerLarry MurphyBrian Leetch
P19 / Nugent-Hopkins
Joe ThorntonSam GagnerTodd BertuzziJohn LeClairArtemi Panarin

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