Tony9

SLS site ......... just search Kucherov of course. I've had good luck in the past. Currently these are numerous G3 build of his Hyperlite listed. https://sidelineswap.com/gear/hockey/sticks/8674528-bauer-used-once-kucherov-blacked-out-hyperlite-g3-profile-77-flex-kucherov-curve-stick-76 (edit...mine were XL and not SE) Mine were from a college team, 2NPROXL w full tactile, 77 flex ......from two separate sellers, the same stick code, from 2023 stock. I thought I did good getting four total, shipping + tax included = $210 per stick

I began using the Kucherov Bauer curve (pro stock Bauer 2NPROXL "Sync wrapped" from Hockey East team) about two yrs ago, my fave & sticking w it. I was using a P92 prior to that, but I finally prefered the slight shorter blade length + the toe shape of the P28/Kucherov (pulling the puck is so easy, shooting seems easier for myself). MyBauer states that the Kuch curve has slight less wedge, more upright than the normal P28. The video of Celebrini describing his curve (Zegras) is what got me over thinking the topic. P86 I assumed = Kucherov ...... the Zegras can be described as a P28 blade shape but a longer length, like the P92 ?? https://x.com/geargeekhockey/status/1868011672885215396 thanks for the feedback.

the Kucherov curve from Bauer .......is the same thing ???

I believe I read it on this forum in the past ..... Kucherov is slightly closed, Pasta is slightly more open curve, BUT they both are VERY similar to the P28. I like the Kucherov pattern, the shorter blade length & the blade shape (beveled bottom toe) .... I was coming from a P92, a P88 yrs before that, PM9 many yrs previous to that. This over over 20 yrs mind you, I love the P28 now, so easy to use for myself. You have to adapt & trying new things often takes time. I use to be 70 flex, but go with 77 now. I've not seen a Pasta curve in person. Again, likely VERY similar to the P28. (my current sticks) - 2NPROXL build 👍🏽 ..... dressed as a SYNC (college pro stock), tactile grip, the blade has the KUCH stamped from the mold itself ......$200 after ship/tax. I assume most people on this forum "know" that ya pay the $100 extra for a retail stick (warranty). Pro teams do not pay retail prices, 2 yrs ago an NHL EQ man told me they pay $200 for sticks, no team gets a "deal" over another team. (This NHL team sells off old inventory to PSH) ..... $100 per stick, this makes it easy for the EQ man to unload extra inventory (and they have a lot of extra inventory at seasons end). The "pro stock" stick market has taken off the past ten (?) years.