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P21 vs P71 / Pro Malkin / Pro MacKinnon

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

P21Mid
Specs
Face angleSlightly Open
Curve depthSlight
Lie
TypeMid
Brand names
P21
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P71 / Pro Malkin / Pro MacKinnonMid
Specs
Face angleSlightly Open
Curve depthModerate
Lie5
TypeMid
Brand names
P71P71Blade 17
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Key Differences

Face AngleBoth curves share the same face angle (Slightly Open).
Curve DepthP71 / Pro Malkin / Pro MacKinnon has a deeper curve (Moderate) versus the slight P21. Deeper curves add puck control and shooting power but reduce backhand feel.
LieP21 has a lie of null, P71 / Pro Malkin / Pro MacKinnon has a lie of 5. P21 has a higher lie, which suits players who carry the puck close to their body.
Curve TypeBoth are Mid curves, sharing the same general blade shape.

Who Uses These Curves

P21No notable players listed yet.
P71 / Pro Malkin / Pro MacKinnon
Evgeni MalkinBryan RustBrayden Point

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