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P106 / Richards / P50 / Gagne vs PM9 / Larkin / P14 / Duchene

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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PM9 / Larkin / P14 / DucheneToe
Specs
Face angleSlightly Open
Curve depthSlight
Lie5
TypeToe
Brand names
P14PM9W01PP96Blade 3
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Key Differences

Face AngleP106 / Richards / P50 / Gagne has a open face angle, PM9 / Larkin / P14 / Duchene has a slightly open face angle. A more open face lifts shots more easily; a more closed face keeps the puck lower.
Curve DepthBoth curves share the same depth (Slight).
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). PM9 / Larkin / P14 / Duchene is a Toe curve (toe-focused, better for wrist shots and toe drags).

Who Uses These Curves

P106 / Richards / P50 / Gagne
Kristian HuseliusBrad Richards
PM9 / Larkin / P14 / Duchene
Mike ModanoGuy CarbonneauMike RicciSidney CrosbyLeon Draisaitl

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