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P88 / Kane / P80 / Ovechkin vs P90T / Benn / P90TM / Tavares

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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P90T / Benn / P90TM / TavaresToe
Specs
Face angleOpen
Curve depthModerate
Lie5
TypeToe
Brand names
P90TP90TMT90TP90TPP90MXBlade 12
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Key Differences

Face AngleP88 / Kane / P80 / Ovechkin has a slightly open face angle, P90T / Benn / P90TM / Tavares 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). P90T / Benn / P90TM / Tavares is a Toe curve (toe-focused, better for wrist shots and toe drags).

Who Uses These Curves

P88 / Kane / P80 / Ovechkin
Patrick KaneJohnny GaudreauMark StoneChris KreiderBrendan Gallagher
P90T / Benn / P90TM / Tavares
Chris DruryEric StaalMarc StaalJamie Benn

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