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P02 / Kronwall / W02 / Lidstrom vs PM9 / Larkin / P14 / Duchene

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

Specs
Face angleSlightly Open
Curve depthSlight
Lie6
TypeHeel
Brand names
P20HCSP02W02Blade 7
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Specs
Face angleSlightly Open
Curve depthSlight
Lie5
TypeToe
Brand names
P14PM9W01PP96Blade 3
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Key Differences

Face AngleBoth curves share the same face angle (Slightly Open).
Curve DepthBoth curves share the same depth (Slight).
LieP02 / Kronwall / W02 / Lidstrom has a lie of 6, PM9 / Larkin / P14 / Duchene 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). PM9 / Larkin / P14 / Duchene is a Toe curve (toe-focused, better for wrist shots and toe drags).

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