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P86 / Zegras vs P89 / Eberle / W04 / Vanek

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

Specs
Face angleOpen
Curve depthModerate
Lie5
TypeToe
Brand names
P86P86Blade 18
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Specs
Face angleOpen
Curve depthModerate
Lie5
TypeHeel
Brand names
P89W04Blade 16
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Key Differences

Face AngleBoth curves share the same face angle (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 TypeP86 / Zegras is a Toe curve (toe-focused, better for wrist shots and toe drags). P89 / Eberle / W04 / Vanek is a Heel curve (heel-weighted, better for slapshots and backhand passes).

Who Uses These Curves

P89 / Eberle / W04 / Vanek

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