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P71 / Pro Malkin / Pro MacKinnon vs PL29

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

P71 / Pro Malkin / Pro MacKinnonMid
Specs
Face angleSlightly Open
Curve depthModerate
Lie5
TypeMid
Brand names
P71P71Blade 17
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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 DepthP71 / Pro Malkin / Pro MacKinnon has a deeper curve (Moderate) versus the slight PL29. Deeper curves add puck control and shooting power but reduce backhand feel.
LieP71 / Pro Malkin / Pro MacKinnon has a lie of 5, PL29 has a lie of null. P71 / Pro Malkin / Pro MacKinnon has a higher lie, which suits players who carry the puck close to their body.
Curve TypeBoth are Mid curves, sharing the same general blade shape.

Who Uses These Curves

P71 / Pro Malkin / Pro MacKinnon
Evgeni MalkinBryan RustBrayden Point
PL29No notable players listed yet.

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