Curve compromise?

[mjpisat 36]

Is there a retail curve somewhat in between the p28 and p88? One is a little too much open toe, other I'd like a tad more curve and open but toward toe.

[jdvn 8]

True's tc3 curve is the first thing that came to mind when I read this. Can't really think of anything else right now that's retail at least.

[Troubadour 46]

http://www.true-hockey.com/file/tth_blade_curve_player_2-24-15.pdf

Looks like the TC3 is gone.

[ntwusc 62]

Have you tried a P14?

[vinprun71 61]

P92/E3/W03/C29/TC2/Sakic?

[mjpisat 36]

The e3 is a tad long and too much of a mid. Was thinking the Tavares/warrior karlsson or maybe even the Bergeron.

[boo10 323]

P38?

[mjpisat 36]

That's the tavares

[boo10 323]

That's the tavares

Nope, P38 is Datsyuk. I think Tavares is P45?

[mjpisat 36]

They are the same curve. Datsyuk was under reebok, Tavares ccm.

[ChrisMolnar 14]

They're not the same curve. P38 has more hook to it.

[jdvn 8]

CCM's p46 might work as well.

[mjpisat 36]

What's going to be the big diff between p28 and p38/p45?

Looks like round toe vs square

Mid curve vs toe

Not as open.

Rocker s little flatter?

I guess more blade on ice.

[vinprun71 61]

I have both a P38 (Datsyuk) and P45 (Tavares). The 45 is more open and mid-toe. The 38 is neutral and mid-heel. The 92 a more aggressive 45 with a round toe.

[jazz4all 9]

I have both a P38 (Datsyuk) and P45 (Tavares). The 45 is more open and mid-toe. The 38 is neutral and mid-heel. The 92 a more aggressive 45 with a round toe.

How's the lie on both blades? Looking a similar lie to warrior kovalchuk or swd pp09

[EBondo 232]

CCM P46 seems to be your best bet. Depending on your budget, Pure Hockey has a True SMU for 109.99 that features a TC3 curve, but that's all you'll be able to find most likely.

[vinprun71 61]

How's the lie on both blades? Looking a similar lie to warrior kovalchuk or swd pp09

Both are lie 6 on the CCM lie scale. I can't compare it to a Warrior model in particular. I've personally never owned a Warrior stick or shot one.

[rawkstar 45]

From what you are describing it sounds like what you are looking for is a p92.

Its basically p88 with a more open toe. Easier to lift and easier to keep the puck on the blade, but not as crazy as p28.

[sss1987 55]

Ive had the same dilemma..literally 3 weeks ago as the OP. I used a P88 and P28. I found the p88 was a nice curve but wanted a bit more curve on the toe. The P28 was too much. Tried a P14, and it feels great, defo an inbetween of the two.

[darkhors 88]

I would say the True TC2-5. It's a P92 with a 5 lie instead of a 6. I switched from the P88 to the P92 and it's easier to get the puck high on the 92. The TC2-5 is nice because it's lie is the same as the 88 with a more open toe.

[vinprun71 61]

Likewise, they make a Bauer P92-5 in many of the top end sticks. It's usually harder to find at a retail store, but online you shouldn't have too much trouble.

[asdfasd2 0]

Also in the same boat...

I found the p14 (Bauer) / p46 (CCM) to be a good balance between both. Shooting felt similar with the p92 but it was harder for me to stick handle.

Warrior also has a p14 clone called w14 but I've never seen it in stores.

[mjpisat 36]

I think I'm being too picky and OCDish.

I had the p14 before. I ditched it cuz you could only get it in Bauer and warrior.

I've used p92 and p92 lie 5. Good for shooting but with the puck it would flip over the middle of the blade on me. I guess because it's a deeper mid curve that opens up in the middle.

P28 is good cuz it's not so open in the middle. Opens up toward toe which gives you a flatter heel/mid area. But it's almost too open for me. Plus I think I want more blade on the ice.

So the p46 or p45/38 may be a good option. But then I'm only left with CCM sticks.

See, I'm nuts.

[vinprun71 61]

I think you need to go to a store, pick out a few different curve options across several different companies, and make a choice. Don't focus on the characteristics of the curve and what company it's coming from. Focus on comfort.

[hawkeyfan 36]

As others have stated...look at the Bauer P14, or CCM P46. The Warrior W 14 isnt bad. Of the 3 I really like the P46.

The P46 to me is like someone took the P88 curve and adjusted the toe similar to the P92. to me, I feel like your getting a custom curve as it is tweaked a little more than most retail models.