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P08 / Ovechkin / P77 / Kremlin vs P106 / Richards / P50 / Gagne

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

P08 / Ovechkin / P77 / KremlinHeel
Specs
Face angleOpen
Curve depthDeep
Lie5
TypeHeel
Brand names
P77TC3P08W11Blade 14
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P106 / Richards / P50 / GagneMid-Heel
Specs
Face angleOpen
Curve depthSlight
Lie5
TypeMid-Heel
Brand names
P50P106PP09Blade 8
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Key Differences

Face AngleBoth curves share the same face angle (Open).
Curve DepthP08 / Ovechkin / P77 / Kremlin has a deeper curve (Deep) versus the slight P106 / Richards / P50 / Gagne. 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 TypeP08 / Ovechkin / P77 / Kremlin is a Heel curve (heel-weighted, better for slapshots and backhand passes). P106 / Richards / P50 / Gagne is a Mid-Heel curve (Mid-Heel).

Who Uses These Curves

P08 / Ovechkin / P77 / Kremlin
Alexander OvechkinIlya KovalchukAlex Semin
P106 / Richards / P50 / Gagne
Kristian HuseliusBrad Richards

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