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P106 / Richards / P50 / Gagne vs P88 / Kane / P80 / Ovechkin

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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P88 / Kane / P80 / OvechkinMid
Specs
Face angleSlightly Open
Curve depthModerate
Lie5
TypeMid
Brand names
P88T88P88W88PP88Blade 2
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Key Differences

Face AngleP106 / Richards / P50 / Gagne has a open face angle, P88 / Kane / P80 / Ovechkin has a slightly open face angle. A more open face lifts shots more easily; a more closed face keeps the puck lower.
Curve DepthP88 / Kane / P80 / Ovechkin 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). P88 / Kane / P80 / Ovechkin is a Mid curve (balanced and all-purpose).

Who Uses These Curves

P106 / Richards / P50 / Gagne
Kristian HuseliusBrad Richards
P88 / Kane / P80 / Ovechkin
Patrick KaneJohnny GaudreauMark StoneChris KreiderBrendan Gallagher

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