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P08 / Ovechkin / P77 / Kremlin vs P92 / Matthews / P29 / Crosby

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

Specs
Face angleOpen
Curve depthDeep
Lie5
TypeHeel
Brand names
P77TC3P08P08W11Blade 14
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Specs
Face angleSlightly Open
Curve depthModerate
Lie6
TypeMid-Toe
Brand names
P29T92P92P92SakicW03PP92PP26Blade 1
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Key Differences

Face AngleP08 / Ovechkin / P77 / Kremlin has a open face angle, P92 / Matthews / P29 / Crosby 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 P92 / Matthews / P29 / Crosby. Deeper curves add puck control and shooting power but reduce backhand feel.
LieP08 / Ovechkin / P77 / Kremlin has a lie of 5, P92 / Matthews / P29 / Crosby has a lie of 6. P92 / Matthews / P29 / Crosby has a higher lie, which suits players who carry the puck close to their body.
Curve TypeP08 / Ovechkin / P77 / Kremlin 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).

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