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P89 / Eberle / W04 / Vanek vs TC2.5 / True

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

P89 / Eberle / W04 / VanekHeel
Specs
Face angleOpen
Curve depthModerate
Lie5
TypeHeel
Brand names
P89W04Blade 16
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TC2.5 / TrueToe
Specs
Face angleOpen
Curve depthModerate
Lie5
TypeToe
Brand names
PP90TTC2.5P90T
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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 TypeP89 / Eberle / W04 / Vanek is a Heel curve (heel-weighted, better for slapshots and backhand passes). TC2.5 / True is a Toe curve (toe-focused, better for wrist shots and toe drags).

Who Uses These Curves

P89 / Eberle / W04 / Vanek
Jordan EberleThomas Vanek
TC2.5 / True
Patrik LaineKevin Fiala

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