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P28M / P28 Mid vs PM9 / Larkin / P14 / Duchene

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

P28M / P28 MidToe
Specs
Face angleSlightly Open
Curve depthModerate
Lie
TypeToe
Brand names
P28M
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PM9 / Larkin / P14 / DucheneToe
Specs
Face angleSlightly Open
Curve depthSlight
Lie5
TypeToe
Brand names
P14PM9W01PP96Blade 3
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Key Differences

Face AngleBoth curves share the same face angle (Slightly Open).
Curve DepthP28M / P28 Mid has a deeper curve (Moderate) versus the slight PM9 / Larkin / P14 / Duchene. Deeper curves add puck control and shooting power but reduce backhand feel.
LieP28M / P28 Mid has a lie of null, PM9 / Larkin / P14 / Duchene has a lie of 5. P28M / P28 Mid has a higher lie, which suits players who carry the puck close to their body.
Curve TypeBoth are Toe curves, sharing the same general blade shape.

Who Uses These Curves

P28M / P28 MidNo notable players listed yet.
PM9 / Larkin / P14 / Duchene
Mike ModanoGuy CarbonneauMike RicciSidney CrosbyLeon Draisaitl

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