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P28 / Eichel / P28 / McDavid vs P89 / Eberle / W04 / Vanek

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

P28 / Eichel / P28 / McDavidToe
Specs
Face angleOpen
Curve depthDeep
Lie5
TypeToe
Brand names
P28T28P28W28PP28Blade 6
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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 DepthP28 / Eichel / P28 / McDavid 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 TypeP28 / Eichel / P28 / McDavid is a Toe curve (toe-focused, better for wrist shots and toe drags). P89 / Eberle / W04 / Vanek is a Heel curve (heel-weighted, better for slapshots and backhand passes).

Who Uses These Curves

P28 / Eichel / P28 / McDavid
Jack EichelDylan LarkinFilip ForsbergMatthew TkachukPatrik Laine
P89 / Eberle / W04 / Vanek
Jordan EberleThomas Vanek

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