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P02 / Kronwall / W02 / Lidstrom vs P38 / Forsberg / P45 / Tavares

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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P38 / Forsberg / P45 / TavaresMid-Toe
Specs
Face angleSlightly Open
Curve depthModerate
Lie5
TypeMid-Toe
Brand names
P38P38W16Blade 5
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Key Differences

Face AngleBoth curves share the same face angle (Slightly Open).
Curve DepthP38 / Forsberg / P45 / Tavares has a deeper curve (Moderate) versus the slight P02 / Kronwall / W02 / Lidstrom. Deeper curves add puck control and shooting power but reduce backhand feel.
LieP02 / Kronwall / W02 / Lidstrom has a lie of 6, P38 / Forsberg / P45 / Tavares has a lie of 5. P02 / Kronwall / W02 / Lidstrom has a higher lie, which suits players who carry the puck close to their body.
Curve TypeP02 / Kronwall / W02 / Lidstrom is a Heel curve (heel-weighted, better for slapshots and backhand passes). P38 / Forsberg / P45 / Tavares is a Mid-Toe curve (versatile with a slight toe bias).

Who Uses These Curves

P02 / Kronwall / W02 / Lidstrom
Nicklas LidstromScott NiedermayerLarry MurphyBrian Leetch
P38 / Forsberg / P45 / Tavares
Drew DoughtySergei FedorovPavol DemitraPavel Datsyuk

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