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P14 / Toews / W14 / Chara vs P30 / Panarin / Old Parise

Side by side curve comparison. Specs, cross-brand equivalents, and which players use each.

Specs
Face angleOpen
Curve depthDeep
Lie5
TypeMid-Toe
Brand names
P46T27P14W14PP14Blade 9
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Specs
Face angleClosed
Curve depthSlight
Lie6
TypeToe
Brand names
P30P30Blade 15
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Key Differences

Face AngleP14 / Toews / W14 / Chara has a open face angle, P30 / Panarin / Old Parise has a closed face angle. A more open face lifts shots more easily; a more closed face keeps the puck lower.
Curve DepthP14 / Toews / W14 / Chara has a deeper curve (Deep) versus the slight P30 / Panarin / Old Parise. Deeper curves add puck control and shooting power but reduce backhand feel.
LieP14 / Toews / W14 / Chara has a lie of 5, P30 / Panarin / Old Parise has a lie of 6. P30 / Panarin / Old Parise has a higher lie, which suits players who carry the puck close to their body.
Curve TypeP14 / Toews / W14 / Chara is a Mid-Toe curve (versatile with a slight toe bias). P30 / Panarin / Old Parise is a Toe curve (toe-focused, better for wrist shots and toe drags).

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