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P38 / Forsberg / P45 / Tavares vs P71 / Pro Malkin / Pro MacKinnon

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

Specs
Face angleSlightly Open
Curve depthModerate
Lie5
TypeMid-Toe
Brand names
P38P38W16Blade 5
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Specs
Face angleSlightly Open
Curve depthModerate
Lie5
TypeMid
Brand names
P71P71Blade 17
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Key Differences

Face AngleBoth curves share the same face angle (Slightly Open).
Curve DepthBoth curves share the same depth (Moderate).
LieBoth curves share the same lie (5). Lie affects how the blade sits flat on the ice at your natural skating posture.
Curve TypeP38 / Forsberg / P45 / Tavares is a Mid-Toe curve (versatile with a slight toe bias). P71 / Pro Malkin / Pro MacKinnon is a Mid curve (balanced and all-purpose).

Who Uses These Curves

P71 / Pro Malkin / Pro MacKinnon

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