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Crosby66

Best all around curve

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Just wondering some of your guys opinions on the best all around curve. Right now I am using a p88/iginla mid curve and like it but was wondering if switching to a heel curve would be beneficial to shoot higher. I like to pick corners, but don't want to sacrifice anything on the backhand.

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There is no "best", it's only a matter of what you like. You should have no problems lifting the puck with a P88. The best solution is to practice, not change curves.

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IMHO the hall/p92 curve is an all around, not saying it's the best all around, but I'd definitely give it a try if I were you,

However,

  • It depends on your shot technique, if you want to pick corners, depending on the way you shoot, maybe the curve you have is the right one, maybe you need a Gionta or maybe you need a Getzlaf curve. Stickhandling, passing, lie, rocker are all variables to take into account ^^

  • Many guys on here bought a few shafts and many different blades and changed them until they found something they really liked, I'm about to do the same, so you might consider that as well.

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i wouldn't say there's no one best curve but that each curve lends itself to certain strengths. it is absolutely true that you can have a very well rounded game if you practiced enough with a specific curve and worked on all the little intricacies.

to answer your question, depends on the heel curve. a p91/drury curve i found my backhand was much harder than with a p88. the long flat blade helps you whip the puck backhand. a lidstrom curve or p106 curve wouldn't be any more advantageous if you asked me. the only other common heel curve is a pm9/modano curve but it's more of a mid-heel. backhands were really strong on those too. this is all specifically referring to shooting.

i know i'm gonna get some flack for this, but from a biomechanical point of view, this is what i believe.

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I took a wood Sherwood Ryan curve and flattened it out and twisted the toe towards the ice (downwards). Best all around curve :wink:

(I actually really liked it)

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For me, the best all-around curve is a Sakic. I always had trouble shooting high so one day I bought a Kremlin blade I found for cheap and it turns out that it was the only pattern I was able to hit corners with. But my passes were awful and I had no control on the backhand. The next blade I purchased was a Kopitar and I found that with a little practice, I could shoot just as high but my passes and backhand abilities no longer suffered.

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Until Koho comes back and rereleases their Sundin or Stevens or Easton brings back the Thorntonelli, the P91A is still the best retail option for me.

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Just wondering some of your guys opinions on the best all around curve. Right now I am using a p88/iginla mid curve and like it but was wondering if switching to a heel curve would be beneficial to shoot higher. I like to pick corners, but don't want to sacrifice anything on the backhand.

So if I read this statement correctly you already pick the corners with the P88 and have a good backhand. So....why are you changing?

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I do not like to repeat, but as mentionned its 100% personal preference. I personally like p92 clones, especially the ccm version of it (164-1). It helped me in all aspect of my game compared to heel wedges, heel curves and toe curves.

Here is MY best all around curve:

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Getzlaf/Lidstrom for sure. I have no problem lifting the puck with it and I love the square toe when picking up pucks in the corners. Not sure if it actually helps but I feel like it does.

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Does anyone know what the lie is on the Kreps curve? I'm guessing 4.75-5.

There are a few variations floating around, but the most common version is the same as a Sakic (5.5)

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