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P14 / Toews / W14 / Chara vs P89 / Eberle / W04 / Vanek

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

P14 / Toews / W14 / CharaMid-Toe
Specs
Face angleOpen
Curve depthDeep
Lie5
TypeMid-Toe
Brand names
P46T27P14W14PP14Blade 9
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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 DepthP14 / Toews / W14 / Chara has a deeper curve (Deep) versus the moderate P89 / Eberle / W04 / Vanek. 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 TypeP14 / Toews / W14 / Chara is a Mid-Toe curve (versatile with a slight toe bias). P89 / Eberle / W04 / Vanek is a Heel curve (heel-weighted, better for slapshots and backhand passes).

Who Uses These Curves

P14 / Toews / W14 / Chara
Rod Brind'AmourJean-Pierre DumontNathan MacKinnonWilliam Nylander
P89 / Eberle / W04 / Vanek
Jordan EberleThomas Vanek

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