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P02 / Kronwall / W02 / Lidstrom vs P92 / Matthews / P29 / Crosby

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

Specs
Face angleSlightly Open
Curve depthSlight
Lie6
TypeHeel
Brand names
P20HCSP02P02W02Blade 7
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Specs
Face angleSlightly Open
Curve depthModerate
Lie6
TypeMid-Toe
Brand names
P29T92P92P92SakicW03PP92PP26Blade 1
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Key Differences

Face AngleBoth curves share the same face angle (Slightly Open).
Curve DepthP92 / Matthews / P29 / Crosby 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). P92 / Matthews / P29 / Crosby is a Mid-Toe curve (versatile with a slight toe bias).

Who Uses These Curves

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