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P28 / Eichel / P28 / McDavid vs TC2.5 / True

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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TC2.5 / TrueToe
Specs
Face angleOpen
Curve depthModerate
Lie5
TypeToe
Brand names
PP90TTC2.5P90T
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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 TC2.5 / True. 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 TypeBoth are Toe curves, sharing the same general blade shape.

Who Uses These Curves

P28 / Eichel / P28 / McDavid
Jack EichelDylan LarkinFilip ForsbergMatthew TkachukPatrik Laine
TC2.5 / True
Patrik LaineKevin Fiala

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