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P38 / Forsberg / P45 / Tavares vs PL29

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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PL29Mid
Specs
Face angleSlightly Open
Curve depthSlight
Lie
TypeMid
Brand names
PL29
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Key Differences

Face AngleBoth curves share the same face angle (Slightly Open).
Curve DepthP38 / Forsberg / P45 / Tavares has a deeper curve (Moderate) versus the slight PL29. Deeper curves add puck control and shooting power but reduce backhand feel.
LieP38 / Forsberg / P45 / Tavares has a lie of 5, PL29 has a lie of null. P38 / Forsberg / P45 / Tavares has a higher lie, which suits players who carry the puck close to their body.
Curve TypeP38 / Forsberg / P45 / Tavares is a Mid-Toe curve (versatile with a slight toe bias). PL29 is a Mid curve (balanced and all-purpose).

Who Uses These Curves

P38 / Forsberg / P45 / Tavares
Drew DoughtySergei FedorovPavol DemitraPavel Datsyuk
PL29No notable players listed yet.

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