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  1. Giraffe14
    P28 vs. W28 - The loft (openness) is the same, but there are very subtle differences between them. The P28 has slightly more toe rocker and is a slightly deeper curve compared to the W28. I am currently rotating one of each in games, and I can't tell the difference with regard to the curves. Blade stiffness, flex point, etc are much more noticeable differences to me. The P30 has less toe than a P28, so I would imagine it would need more follow through on the release.
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    Thanks for the response, sounds like it could work well for me. I will likely pick one up when its time to replace my current shaft. Regarding blade stiffness- I do have an extra stiff blade, and I like it a lot for everything except shooting. With the extra stiff blade, shots were not nearly as accurate or predictable. Something about my shooting mechanics I assume.
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    I'm interested in the shaft option for the Reign LT. Can you elaborate on the flex profile? How would it compare to say a Warrior Dynasty? Also, what is the weight of the shaft? I currently use Base Stiff blades exclusively, and tapered shaft options are dwindling.
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    There is a small gap on with all of the Base blade and shaft combos I have used. I have paired them with shafts from True, Warrior, Bauer, Reebok, and Base. I haven't had any issues with Base blades at the connection point of the shaft. The gap used to bug me so much that I taped around it with black tape so it didn't look so obvious, but I've just gotten used to it. It would be nice if they would align flush like the Bauer blade & shaft combos I have.
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    I've never seen the Gionta curve, but the Malkin pro is very similar to the Bauer P88. The primary difference is the curve is more towards the toe on the Malkin. Rocker, blade length, lie, and overall depth are pretty similar.
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    Here goes... Base BC27 on left, BC10 on right <blockquote class="imgur-embed-pub" lang="en" data-id="a/lRs9z"><a href="//imgur.com/lRs9z"></a></blockquote><script async src="//s.imgur.com/min/embed.js" charset="utf-8"></script> BC27 on left, BC10 right <blockquote class="imgur-embed-pub" lang="en" data-id="a/lRs9z"><a href="//imgur.com/lRs9z"></a></blockquote><script async src="//s.imgur.com/min/embed.js" charset="utf-8"></script> ^^^ I see this didn't work, links below. http://imgur.com/a/lRs9z http://imgur.com/a/2bBtc http://imgur.com/a/v9o5X
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    Yep, I'll take pictures and post them. May take me a while to figure out how to post them here though, lol. (I know I need to set up a photo bucket or some such first.)
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    The last 3 blades I ordered had a better fit into the shaft. There is still a bit of a gap, but not as bad as some of the blades I recieved in the past. I had to take a sander to one once. That said, I have never had any performance issues or breaks at the connection point.
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    I also picked up the blade only version with the stiff blade. For reference, I've been using the BC10 for a little over a year. The Kovalev is more rockered, which wasn't too difficult to adjust to, but the biggest challenge with this curve for me was the blade length. It is much longer than what I am used to, and this threw off my shots. If I had the puck right on the toe, my shots are great. But I found it hard to keep the puck in the sweet spot for shooting. I am back to the BC10 for now.
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    I feel a lot more agile with a shallower hollow, and transitions are easier. The drawback is that sharp turns at high speed can feel a bit dicey at times. Would be interesting to know what hollow McDavid uses.
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    I would definitly be interested in a lower lie BC28!
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    I take mine out after every skate. I use a special set of claw like tweezers that I had laying around the house. That tape idea ^ above looks brilliant, I'll give that a try...
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    There is a photo of a Kovalchuk on the "BIG toe curve" thread, but it is from 2010. Not sure if the link below goes to the post in question, it is on page 27 of the thread.
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    Thanks, looks like a similar lie to the BC10, but with more rocker. It actually looks similar to your BC28 pattern with the slight heel kink.
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    Thanks for the response. I like the BC 10 because it has no heel kink, and has a rockered bottom. If it had a slightly lower rocker and was slightly less open, it would be the perfect curve for me. The pictures above give me hope. While the BC10 is listed as a 5 lie, it plays closer to a 6 to me, and lining it up along side a Bauer P92 lie 6, the lie is comparable between the two.
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    Have you used the BC10? Would be great if the lie of the kovy was a bit lower (or even the same) compared to that curve. The rocker on these makes it tough to compare without seeing them side by side in person.
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    Cool, thanks. This curve looks awesome, especially if the lie is in the 5 range.
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    I would be interested in the kovy curve for sure. I like the blade in the first set of pics. Hard to tell, but as malcb33 said, it looks like the curve in the last pic has a slight heel kink, which I am not a fan of. What lie is the first one? 5 (or 4.5) would be great!
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    I have never seen (much less played with) the old Gionta curve, but I found the lack of toe rocker on the BC71 to be a deal breaker. I take a lot of wrist/snap shots, off of the toe. Using a BC10, (or any curve with sufficient toe rocker) when I cup the puck on the toe prior to shooting, a good portion of the blade is in contact with the ice. With the BC71, I had less blade contact, so if the puck wasn't in perfect position, I would shank the shot. With my shooting style, curves with toe rocker are more user friendly and forgiving, particularly during games. The BC71 is great at skate & shoot when I have all day to set up my shots, but I don't have the hands/skills to be able to use it as successfully during a game.
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    That Gary Roberts Warrior posted above (if mirrored for a righty) looks good. The curve actually looks a lot like the BC71 Malkin, which I also have. The BC71 doesn't really work for me due to the rocker, or lack thereof, in the toe. I found the BC71 to be almost exactly the same as the P88 in terms of outline and rocker. The lie was slightly lower on the BC71, and the curve location is obviously different. I saw a True TC3 in person once, and if I recall it also didn't have much rocker at the toe, but I could be wrong. How did the rocker on the old Gionta compare to say a P28, BC10, or P92?
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    I would like to see something like the BC10 but not quite as open... I would also be interested in the Warrior Gionta curve.
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    My son is 8, (almost 9) and he was using a Graf G95 Revolt youth stick for several months. He liked it, and it was noticeably lighter than the APX2 youth stick that replaced it. Durability was fine, and he isn't easy on sticks. He would probably still use it except it is now a bit too short.
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    Question RE: blade stiffness options - How do the 3 new options compare to your older blades, specifically replacement blades? (I use a two piece set up as well.) Where do the older blades fit on the stiffness scale? Also, how will the stiffness affect blade feel, specifically receiving hard passes? One of the things I love about the Base blades I have is the puck doesn't bounce off of them. (I have stone hands, particularly when catching hard passes.) I am also interested in whatever new toe curve you may have available. (Hopefully for righties.) I currently use the BC10, my only issues are 1.) it is a little too open, and 2.) the lie is slightly higher than I would prefer. Thanks!
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    Oh and sorry for the thread drift OP...
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    Ha ha yeah I have both the BC28 & BC71... BC71 doesn't have enough rocker for my liking. My wrist shot accuracy is great with that curve at skate & shoots/practice, but I flub shots when under pressure. The additional rocker on the BC10 is more forgiving for me in the less-than-ideal shooting situations I find myself in during games. Probably just a matter of adjustment and time though.
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