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P46 / Bergeron vs P88 / Kane / P80 / Ovechkin

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

P46 / BergeronMid-Toe
Specs
Face angleSlightly Open
Curve depthSlight
Lie5
TypeMid-Toe
Brand names
P46P46W46PP46Blade 11
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P88 / Kane / P80 / OvechkinMid
Specs
Face angleSlightly Open
Curve depthModerate
Lie5
TypeMid
Brand names
P88T88P88W88PP88Blade 2
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Key Differences

Face AngleBoth curves share the same face angle (Slightly Open).
Curve DepthP88 / Kane / P80 / Ovechkin has a deeper curve (Moderate) versus the slight P46 / Bergeron. Deeper curves add puck control and shooting power but reduce backhand feel.
LieBoth curves share the same lie (5). Lie affects how the blade sits flat on the ice at your natural skating posture.
Curve TypeP46 / Bergeron is a Mid-Toe curve (versatile with a slight toe bias). P88 / Kane / P80 / Ovechkin is a Mid curve (balanced and all-purpose).

Who Uses These Curves

P46 / Bergeron
Patrice BergeronBrad MarchandAdam HenriqueAleksander Barkov
P88 / Kane / P80 / Ovechkin
Patrick KaneJohnny GaudreauMark StoneChris KreiderBrendan Gallagher

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