Face AngleP02 / Kronwall / W02 / Lidstrom has a slightly open face angle, P90T / Benn / P90TM / Tavares has a open face angle. A more open face lifts shots more easily; a more closed face keeps the puck lower.
Curve DepthP90T / Benn / P90TM / 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, P90T / Benn / P90TM / 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). P90T / Benn / P90TM / Tavares is a Toe curve (toe-focused, better for wrist shots and toe drags).
