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P28 / Eichel / P28 / McDavid vs P88 / Kane / P80 / Ovechkin

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

Specs
Face angleOpen
Curve depthDeep
Lie5
TypeToe
Brand names
P28T28P28P28W28PP28Blade 6
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Specs
Face angleSlightly Open
Curve depthModerate
Lie5
TypeMid
Brand names
P88T88P88P88W88PP88Blade 2
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Key Differences

Face AngleP28 / Eichel / P28 / McDavid has a open face angle, P88 / Kane / P80 / Ovechkin has a slightly open face angle. A more open face lifts shots more easily; a more closed face keeps the puck lower.
Curve DepthP28 / Eichel / P28 / McDavid has a deeper curve (Deep) versus the moderate P88 / Kane / P80 / Ovechkin. 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 TypeP28 / Eichel / P28 / McDavid is a Toe curve (toe-focused, better for wrist shots and toe drags). P88 / Kane / P80 / Ovechkin is a Mid curve (balanced and all-purpose).

Who Uses These Curves

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