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P106 / Richards / P50 / Gagne vs P14 / Toews / W14 / Chara

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

P106 / Richards / P50 / GagneMid-Heel
Specs
Face angleOpen
Curve depthSlight
Lie5
TypeMid-Heel
Brand names
P50P106PP09Blade 8
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P14 / Toews / W14 / CharaMid-Toe
Specs
Face angleOpen
Curve depthDeep
Lie5
TypeMid-Toe
Brand names
P46T27P14W14PP14Blade 9
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Key Differences

Face AngleBoth curves share the same face angle (Open).
Curve DepthP14 / Toews / W14 / Chara 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 TypeP106 / Richards / P50 / Gagne is a Mid-Heel curve (Mid-Heel). P14 / Toews / W14 / Chara is a Mid-Toe curve (versatile with a slight toe bias).

Who Uses These Curves

P106 / Richards / P50 / Gagne
Kristian HuseliusBrad Richards
P14 / Toews / W14 / Chara
Rod Brind'AmourJean-Pierre DumontNathan MacKinnonWilliam Nylander

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