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P106 / Richards / P50 / Gagne vs P77 / Coffey

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 depthDeep
Lie6
TypeMid
Brand names
PP22
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Key Differences

Face AngleP106 / Richards / P50 / Gagne has a open face angle, P77 / Coffey has a slightly open face angle. A more open face lifts shots more easily; a more closed face keeps the puck lower.
Curve DepthP77 / Coffey has a deeper curve (Deep) versus the slight P106 / Richards / P50 / Gagne. Deeper curves add puck control and shooting power but reduce backhand feel.
LieP106 / Richards / P50 / Gagne has a lie of 5, P77 / Coffey has a lie of 6. P77 / Coffey has a higher lie, which suits players who carry the puck close to their body.
Curve TypeP106 / Richards / P50 / Gagne is a Mid-Heel curve (Mid-Heel). P77 / Coffey is a Mid curve (balanced and all-purpose).

Who Uses These Curves

P106 / Richards / P50 / Gagne

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