Straightest blade out there?

[dools 2]

Any thoughts and or opinions on what the straightest curve is in a OPS? In Jr I used to use custom Christians and Sherwoods that were perfectly straight. Also used the old Vic Palffy that was almost straight with just a little kink at the heel. When I started playing again, I went with the Drury/Parise .5" heel curve, but would really like something with less curve and loft. Like a pro stock O'Reilly without the goofy toe.

[Buzz_LightBeer 962]

A few old school guys use pretty straight lofted heel curves when you can turn one up, (Conroy, Nolan, Cheli) on the retail side, I'd say Reebok P34 is the straightest.

[superhakan 2]

Sherwood Ryan curves are pretty straight, not as much heel or loft as a drury. Also look at PM9 curves, straightest retail blade I know.

[Gefiltefish 9]

May wan to look at:

Warrior Vanek - short/medium length, fairly straight curve, but a little open. Milder than a Drury

Sherwood PP09 - medium length, fairly straight curve, but a little open. Milder than a Drury, but deeper than the Vanek IMO.

Easton Iginla - short length, a little deeper curve than the Vanek, but not as open.

[MrData 93]

My vote goes to the Iginla. Very slight mid with very moderate loft. It's even milder than the PM9.

[ibeck 38]

If you can dig up an old sherwood pro crosby blade, that thing is perfectly straight

[icewalker_bg 126]

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[chippa13 1844]

The Iginla tapered is probably the flattest of available retail patterns.

[flyers10 57]

Scott Gomez stick. Blade almost completely straight.

[mack 44]

Straightest one I could ever find were some old Eastwoods back in the day so I had to get my own made:

[Chadd 916]

If you can dig up an old sherwood pro crosby blade, that thing is perfectly straight

The old TPS Hull curve was like that, especially the red composite blades. I would really think about custom blades and a shaft if you want something really straight. I had some wood blades made up to copy the Steve Sullivan pattern a bunch of years ago that had a very mild curve. Now, I use Vanek retail curves.

[dools 2]

Mack, where did you get those made at? Are they a OPS?

Chadd, I've thought about blades, I mean, I'm obviously not too hung up on modern styles; but I have been enjoying the durability that my ST's provide.

[Zombies #77 10]

I picked up a couple of these on ebay during the spring, gave one to my dad and saved the other one to try out myself. It was a little too straight for me, so now it's collecting dust. I've seen a couple others pop up from time to time from the same seller on ebay, but off hand can't remember the sellers info. They are Sherwood with the name "Lomenda" printed on them.

[mack 44]

Mack, where did you get those made at? Are they a OPS?

Custom Nikes I had made forever ago.

[ID Rollerpop 4]

Another option though probably not as ideal is the Warrior Savard /Burrows curve as it is pretty darn straight from the heel forward just have to get the feel for the heel.

[decoy 164]

Chadd, I've thought about blades, I mean, I'm obviously not too hung up on modern styles; but I have been enjoying the durability that my ST's provide.

If you go with the blade option, how about a Roenick pro? Link to eBay auction.