P89 / Eberle / W04 / Vanek vs W71 / Pacioretty

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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W71 / PaciorettyMid

Specs

Face angleOpen

Curve depthDeep

Lie5

TypeMid

Brand names

W71Blade 13

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Key Differences

Face AngleBoth curves share the same face angle (Open).

Curve DepthW71 / Pacioretty has a deeper curve (Deep) versus the moderate P89 / Eberle / W04 / Vanek. Deeper curves add puck control and shooting power but reduce backhand feel.

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). W71 / Pacioretty is a Mid curve (balanced and all-purpose).

Who Uses These Curves

P89 / Eberle / W04 / Vanek

Jordan Eberle Thomas Vanek

W71 / Pacioretty

Max Pacioretty

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