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P08 / Ovechkin / P77 / Kremlin vs P71 / Pro Malkin / Pro MacKinnon

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

Specs
Face angleOpen
Curve depthDeep
Lie5
TypeHeel
Brand names
P77TC3P08W11Blade 14
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Specs
Face angleSlightly Open
Curve depthModerate
Lie5
TypeMid
Brand names
P71P71Blade 17
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Key Differences

Face AngleP08 / Ovechkin / P77 / Kremlin has a open face angle, P71 / Pro Malkin / Pro MacKinnon has a slightly open face angle. A more open face lifts shots more easily; a more closed face keeps the puck lower.
Curve DepthP08 / Ovechkin / P77 / Kremlin has a deeper curve (Deep) versus the moderate P71 / Pro Malkin / Pro MacKinnon. 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). P71 / Pro Malkin / Pro MacKinnon is a Mid curve (balanced and all-purpose).

Who Uses These Curves

P08 / Ovechkin / P77 / Kremlin
P71 / Pro Malkin / Pro MacKinnon

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