Phaneuf clones...or close

[Spreedizzle 1]

So I have been using the Phaneuf (RBK) for a while and really like the blade, except that it is just a touch too open for my personal preferences. I have been having trouble finding an agressive heel curve similar to it that isn't wide open. Does anyone have any suggestions for a curve for me? Also....is the Lecavalier the CCM equivalent? Thanks!!

[KBO25 0]

I think the Lecavalier is less open, but also has less curve depth. Easton Lidstrom, Warrior Jovanowski are pretty close to Phaneuf/Pronger clones, but aren't going to be less open.

You might want to try a CCM Doan, It's a nice heel curve, probably not as open, but at least as deep of a curve.

[Spreedizzle 1]

I think the Lecavalier is less open, but also has less curve depth. Easton Lidstrom, Warrior Jovanowski are pretty close to Phaneuf/Pronger clones, but aren't going to be less open.

You might want to try a CCM Doan, It's a nice heel curve, probably not as open, but at least as deep of a curve.

Being that CCM and RBK now have the same curve patterns, I was wondering if the Doan was the clone of the Phaneuf. Can't tell from any pictures that I can find.

[KBO25 0]

It's not a clone. But, it's similar, and it might just be different enough to be what your looking for.

[odp 0]

I think the Lecavalier is less open, but also has less curve depth. Easton Lidstrom, Warrior Jovanowski are pretty close to Phaneuf/Pronger clones, but aren't going to be less open.

You might want to try a CCM Doan, It's a nice heel curve, probably not as open, but at least as deep of a curve.

Being that CCM and RBK now have the same curve patterns, I was wondering if the Doan was the clone of the Phaneuf. Can't tell from any pictures that I can find.

Since when are they the same? A Bergeron is definately not a Thornton, that's for sure. Nice big curve but rounded toe and much shorter blade.

[DamnLocust 0]

maybe a warior weight?

[B-Nads 0]

So I have been using the Phaneuf (RBK) for a while and really like the blade, except that it is just a touch too open for my personal preferences. I have been having trouble finding an agressive heel curve similar to it that isn't wide open. Does anyone have any suggestions for a curve for me? Also....is the Lecavalier the CCM equivalent? Thanks!!

A bouchard, maybe:

[TBLfan 25]

Most people consider the Lecavalier to be more open, I think it's basically a lidstrom clone with a different toe.

[B-Nads 0]

Agreed - very similar, just the square toe on the Lecavalier...odd, I always thought a rounded toe was the preference of danglers, as it made toe-dragging easier...

[Spreedizzle 1]

How about the Ovechkin? It looks like a shallower curve, but it still has that open face?

[ramensandwich 1]

kubina pro sounds exactly what your looking for. I've tried it and it isn't as open as lidstrom or lecavalier.

Kubina Pro SicKick

[Spreedizzle 1]

kubina pro sounds exactly what your looking for. I've tried it and it isn't as open as lidstrom or lecavalier.

Kubina Pro SicKick

You're right....that does look pretty damn good. I just need to see if I can find it in blade only...standard taper. :( I need to find that for my XN10 Redlite's as I love that combination for inline. The only issue is that the RBK 5K that I have been using is a little too brittle for me and has been splintering at the toe.

[TBLfan 25]

The ovechkin is very similar to the Drury. Maybe a hair shallower. Not sure about the lie.

[thejackal 46]

saw the spezza prostock on that website...wtf?