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P88 / Kane / P80 / Ovechkin vs P89 / Eberle / W04 / Vanek

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

P88 / Kane / P80 / OvechkinMid
Specs
Face angleSlightly Open
Curve depthModerate
Lie5
TypeMid
Brand names
P88T88P88W88PP88Blade 2
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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 AngleP88 / Kane / P80 / Ovechkin 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 TypeP88 / Kane / P80 / Ovechkin is a Mid curve (balanced and all-purpose). P89 / Eberle / W04 / Vanek is a Heel curve (heel-weighted, better for slapshots and backhand passes).

Who Uses These Curves

P88 / Kane / P80 / Ovechkin
Patrick KaneJohnny GaudreauMark StoneChris KreiderBrendan Gallagher
P89 / Eberle / W04 / Vanek
Jordan EberleThomas Vanek

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