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P02 / Kronwall / W02 / Lidstrom vs P88 / Kane / P80 / Ovechkin

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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P88 / Kane / P80 / OvechkinMid
Specs
Face angleSlightly Open
Curve depthModerate
Lie5
TypeMid
Brand names
P88T88P88W88PP88Blade 2
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Key Differences

Face AngleBoth curves share the same face angle (Slightly Open).
Curve DepthP88 / Kane / P80 / Ovechkin 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, P88 / Kane / P80 / Ovechkin 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). P88 / Kane / P80 / Ovechkin is a Mid curve (balanced and all-purpose).

Who Uses These Curves

P02 / Kronwall / W02 / Lidstrom
Nicklas LidstromScott NiedermayerLarry MurphyBrian Leetch
P88 / Kane / P80 / Ovechkin
Patrick KaneJohnny GaudreauMark StoneChris KreiderBrendan Gallagher

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