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P91A / Staal / P15 / Jones vs W71 / Pacioretty

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

Specs
Face angleSlightly Open
Curve depthSlight
Lie5
TypeMid-Toe
Brand names
P15P91AW05PP05Blade 4
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Specs
Face angleOpen
Curve depthDeep
Lie5
TypeMid
Brand names
W71Blade 13
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Key Differences

Face AngleP91A / Staal / P15 / Jones has a slightly open face angle, W71 / Pacioretty has a open face angle. A more open face lifts shots more easily; a more closed face keeps the puck lower.
Curve DepthW71 / Pacioretty has a deeper curve (Deep) versus the slight P91A / Staal / P15 / Jones. Deeper curves add puck control and shooting power but reduce backhand feel.
LieBoth curves share the same lie (5). Lie affects how the blade sits flat on the ice at your natural skating posture.
Curve TypeP91A / Staal / P15 / Jones is a Mid-Toe curve (versatile with a slight toe bias). W71 / Pacioretty is a Mid curve (balanced and all-purpose).

Who Uses These Curves

W71 / Pacioretty

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