P28 / Eichel / P28 / McDavid vs P97

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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P97Mid

Specs

Face angleOpen

Curve depthModerate

Lie

TypeMid

Brand names

P97

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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 P97. Deeper curves add puck control and shooting power but reduce backhand feel.

LieP28 / Eichel / P28 / McDavid has a lie of 5, P97 has a lie of null. P28 / Eichel / P28 / McDavid has a higher lie, which suits players who carry the puck close to their body.

Curve TypeP28 / Eichel / P28 / McDavid is a Toe curve (toe-focused, better for wrist shots and toe drags). P97 is a Mid curve (balanced and all-purpose).

Who Uses These Curves

P28 / Eichel / P28 / McDavid

Jack Eichel Dylan Larkin Filip Forsberg Matthew Tkachuk Patrik Laine

P97No notable players listed yet.

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