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P106 / Richards / P50 / Gagne vs P38 / Forsberg / P45 / Tavares

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

Specs
Face angleOpen
Curve depthSlight
Lie5
TypeMid-Heel
Brand names
P50P106PP09Blade 8
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Specs
Face angleSlightly Open
Curve depthModerate
Lie5
TypeMid-Toe
Brand names
P38P38W16Blade 5
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Key Differences

Face AngleP106 / Richards / P50 / Gagne has a open face angle, P38 / Forsberg / P45 / Tavares has a slightly open face angle. A more open face lifts shots more easily; a more closed face keeps the puck lower.
Curve DepthP38 / Forsberg / P45 / Tavares has a deeper curve (Moderate) 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). P38 / Forsberg / P45 / Tavares is a Mid-Toe curve (versatile with a slight toe bias).

Who Uses These Curves

P106 / Richards / P50 / Gagne

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