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P19 / Nugent-Hopkins vs PL29

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

P19 / Nugent-HopkinsMid-Toe
Specs
Face angleSlightly Open
Curve depthModerate
Lie6
TypeMid-Toe
Brand names
P19P19W19Blade 10
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PL29Mid
Specs
Face angleSlightly Open
Curve depthSlight
Lie
TypeMid
Brand names
PL29
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Key Differences

Face AngleBoth curves share the same face angle (Slightly Open).
Curve DepthP19 / Nugent-Hopkins has a deeper curve (Moderate) versus the slight PL29. Deeper curves add puck control and shooting power but reduce backhand feel.
LieP19 / Nugent-Hopkins has a lie of 6, PL29 has a lie of null. P19 / Nugent-Hopkins has a higher lie, which suits players who carry the puck close to their body.
Curve TypeP19 / Nugent-Hopkins is a Mid-Toe curve (versatile with a slight toe bias). PL29 is a Mid curve (balanced and all-purpose).

Who Uses These Curves

P19 / Nugent-Hopkins
Joe ThorntonSam GagnerTodd BertuzziJohn LeClairArtemi Panarin
PL29No notable players listed yet.

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