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P14 / Toews / W14 / Chara vs PL29

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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PL29Mid
Specs
Face angleSlightly Open
Curve depthSlight
Lie
TypeMid
Brand names
PL29
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Key Differences

Face AngleP14 / Toews / W14 / Chara has a open face angle, PL29 has a slightly open 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 PL29. Deeper curves add puck control and shooting power but reduce backhand feel.
LieP14 / Toews / W14 / Chara has a lie of 5, PL29 has a lie of null. P14 / Toews / W14 / Chara 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). PL29 is a Mid curve (balanced and all-purpose).

Who Uses These Curves

PL29No notable players listed yet.

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