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P106 / Richards / P50 / Gagne vs P89 / Eberle / W04 / Vanek

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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P89 / Eberle / W04 / VanekHeel
Specs
Face angleOpen
Curve depthModerate
Lie5
TypeHeel
Brand names
P89W04Blade 16
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Key Differences

Face AngleBoth curves share the same face angle (Open).
Curve DepthP89 / Eberle / W04 / Vanek 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). P89 / Eberle / W04 / Vanek is a Heel curve (heel-weighted, better for slapshots and backhand passes).

Who Uses These Curves

P106 / Richards / P50 / Gagne
Kristian HuseliusBrad Richards
P89 / Eberle / W04 / Vanek
Jordan EberleThomas Vanek

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