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P28 / Eichel / P28 / McDavid vs W71 / Pacioretty

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

Specs
Face angleOpen
Curve depthDeep
Lie5
TypeToe
Brand names
P28T28P28W28PP28Blade 6
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Specs
Face angleOpen
Curve depthDeep
Lie5
TypeMid
Brand names
W71Blade 13
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Key Differences

Face AngleBoth curves share the same face angle (Open).
Curve DepthBoth curves share the same depth (Deep).
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). W71 / Pacioretty is a Mid curve (balanced and all-purpose).

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