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P106 / Richards / P50 / Gagne vs W71 / Pacioretty

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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W71 / PaciorettyMid
Specs
Face angleOpen
Curve depthDeep
Lie5
TypeMid
Brand names
W71Blade 13
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Key Differences

Face AngleBoth curves share the same face angle (Open).
Curve DepthW71 / Pacioretty has a deeper curve (Deep) 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). W71 / Pacioretty is a Mid curve (balanced and all-purpose).

Who Uses These Curves

P106 / Richards / P50 / Gagne
Kristian HuseliusBrad Richards
W71 / Pacioretty
Max Pacioretty

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