P38 / Forsberg / P45 / Tavares vs P89 / Eberle / W04 / Vanek

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

P38 / Forsberg / P45 / TavaresMid-Toe

Specs

Face angleSlightly Open

Curve depthModerate

Lie5

TypeMid-Toe

Brand names

P38P38W16Blade 5

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P89 / Eberle / W04 / VanekHeel

Specs

Face angleOpen

Curve depthModerate

Lie5

TypeHeel

Brand names

P89W04Blade 16

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Key Differences

Face AngleP38 / Forsberg / P45 / Tavares has a slightly open face angle, P89 / Eberle / W04 / Vanek has a open face angle. A more open face lifts shots more easily; a more closed face keeps the puck lower.

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). P89 / Eberle / W04 / Vanek is a Heel curve (heel-weighted, better for slapshots and backhand passes).

Who Uses These Curves

P38 / Forsberg / P45 / Tavares

Drew Doughty Sergei Fedorov Pavol Demitra Pavel Datsyuk

P89 / Eberle / W04 / Vanek

Jordan Eberle Thomas Vanek

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