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PM9 / Larkin / P14 / Duchene vs TC2.5 / True

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

PM9 / Larkin / P14 / DucheneToe
Specs
Face angleSlightly Open
Curve depthSlight
Lie5
TypeToe
Brand names
P14PM9W01PP96Blade 3
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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 AnglePM9 / Larkin / P14 / Duchene has a slightly open face angle, TC2.5 / True has a open face angle. A more open face lifts shots more easily; a more closed face keeps the puck lower.
Curve DepthTC2.5 / True has a deeper curve (Moderate) versus the slight PM9 / Larkin / P14 / Duchene. 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 TypeBoth are Toe curves, sharing the same general blade shape.

Who Uses These Curves

PM9 / Larkin / P14 / Duchene
Mike ModanoGuy CarbonneauMike RicciSidney CrosbyLeon Draisaitl
TC2.5 / True
Patrik LaineKevin Fiala

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