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P90T / Benn / P90TM / Tavares vs W71 / Pacioretty

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

P90T / Benn / P90TM / TavaresToe
Specs
Face angleOpen
Curve depthModerate
Lie5
TypeToe
Brand names
P90TP90TMT90TP90TPP90MXBlade 12
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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 P90T / Benn / P90TM / Tavares. 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 TypeP90T / Benn / P90TM / Tavares is a Toe curve (toe-focused, better for wrist shots and toe drags). W71 / Pacioretty is a Mid curve (balanced and all-purpose).

Who Uses These Curves

P90T / Benn / P90TM / Tavares
Chris DruryEric StaalMarc StaalJamie Benn
W71 / Pacioretty
Max Pacioretty

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