flyerman 0 Report post Posted February 29, 2008 Try a Darby Great, versatile curve. Also goes by TPS P27.Anyone got a pic of the Darby? I searched and the old MSH thread/pic link doesn't work. And it's not listed in the TPS catalog.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted February 29, 2008 Try a Darby Great, versatile curve. Also goes by TPS P27.Anyone got a pic of the Darby? I searched and the old MSH thread/pic link doesn't work. And it's not listed in the TPS catalog.... Blade on the righthttp://modsquadhockey.com/pics/chadd/31-27b.JPG Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyerman 0 Report post Posted February 29, 2008 Thanks, Chadd. From that pic, it looks a lot like a Recchi to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted February 29, 2008 Thanks, Chadd. From that pic, it looks a lot like a Recchi to me. smaller, the other curve is a P31 or styles Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tips09 0 Report post Posted February 29, 2008 Well somewhere down the line you'll have to compromise.i'd look at the Robitaille curve...it's not as flat as an Iginla, but it's longer. Or look at the Nash, a lot of people think it's got a bit less loft than the Sakic.Personally I'd love a 3/8" mid curve with the profile of a Forsberg, but that won't happen.I agree Jarick, and for the curve problem im in the same boat and i feel that the robitaille is somewhat of a help as well as the nash, after seeing the picture of the P27 i really want to give it a try, now just to find one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patrick67 1 Report post Posted February 29, 2008 Edit. Found what I'm looking for. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NYRfan 0 Report post Posted February 29, 2008 tips09, its much easier to find a warrior weight (darby/tps27)blade/ops. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patrick67 1 Report post Posted February 29, 2008 Isn't the warrior weight the same as the old Inno Mogilny?So p27 = Inno mogilny? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moto 1 Report post Posted February 29, 2008 ahhh..if only they made a Zubov in a 5 lie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hillie22 0 Report post Posted February 29, 2008 they may be a bit harder to find, but I used a p29 this year from nikebauer. little less dramatic curve then a p92 (naslund). I ordered them through my team, but you can get a good look at it on nikebauerid.com. Another pattern some have mentioned is the Easton Darby (or Nikebauer p89). It's a pretty versatile curve which I use interchangeably with my p29's. The only major difference I find is in the blade shape and a little bit of rocker difference. Similar lie/curve though. Hope that helps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tyler B 0 Report post Posted February 29, 2008 Your looking for the same thing as me....A neutral face sakic. (and in my case a 5 lie)Alas there's isn't any retail curve that fits that bill, and I haven't found it in a prostock curve yet.You could get it made custom from either ballistik or christian in wood/composite.i seen a 7k pro light with a curve exactly like that. I believe it was prostock and im not sure about the lie. They were cheap to $50 canadian. Stiff as hell though. Full length id say the flex was around 120 - 125 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heatley015 0 Report post Posted February 29, 2008 edited Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gxc999 7 Report post Posted March 1, 2008 Your looking for the same thing as me....A neutral face sakic. (and in my case a 5 lie)Alas there's isn't any retail curve that fits that bill, and I haven't found it in a prostock curve yet.You could get it made custom from either ballistik or christian in wood/composite.You might like the TPS Brendl/Sundin, which is a neutral 5/8ths mid-curve with(I think)5 lie, although they don't make them anymore. I'd bet you can still find some on the net. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patrick67 1 Report post Posted March 1, 2008 They still make them, it was renamed the Afinogenov...Speaking of the afinogenov, is it shorter or the same lenght as a sakic clone? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dangles919 0 Report post Posted March 2, 2008 i know its not a nuetral face like ur looking for but give the lidstrom a shot if you can't find anything else its a long blade with a square toe that i find is easy to stick and and shoot with it takes some getting used to but once u do ull fall in love with it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andoy 5 Report post Posted March 2, 2008 Straight blade: good for backhands, large sweetspot for slappers and snappers. Good stickhandling. It works for Crosby. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patrick67 1 Report post Posted March 2, 2008 I actually like the lidstom alot for shooting slappers and snap shots + passing and basic stickhandling, just can't stand the square toe for in-close dangles and quick moves. Plus I can't shoot hard wristers at all with an open face blade. My shooting motion is faulty for that... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lampliter87 8 Report post Posted March 2, 2008 square toe is good for tipping shots, poke-checks, and pulling the puck off the boards (more surface area) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dangles919 0 Report post Posted March 2, 2008 square toe is good for tipping shots, poke-checks, and pulling the puck off the boards (more surface area)yea thats why i like it so much u can just jam it right up against the boards and hit it square on them and have a better chance of stopping the puckplus i toe drag alot and the square toe seems to make it alot easier to pull it offI actually like the lidstom alot for shooting slappers and snap shots + passing and basic stickhandling, just can't stand the square toe for in-close dangles and quick moves. Plus I can't shoot hard wristers at all with an open face blade. My shooting motion is faulty for that...yea its a tough pattern to get used to but keep working on it and work on ur snap shot too if u can get that down u can get some serious power behind them with that blade Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBLfan 25 Report post Posted March 2, 2008 Am I the only one that likes open heel curves for backhands? I get my best backhands from Lidstrom/Drury curves. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dangles919 0 Report post Posted March 2, 2008 Am I the only one that likes open heel curves for backhands? I get my best backhands from Lidstrom/Drury curves.yea my backhand is pretty good with the lidstrom curve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBLfan 25 Report post Posted March 2, 2008 For some reason mine is just deadly accurate with an open heel, even compared to my almost straight toe curves. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lampliter87 8 Report post Posted March 3, 2008 Am I the only one that likes open heel curves for backhands? I get my best backhands from Lidstrom/Drury curves.yea my backhand is pretty good with the lidstrom curve+1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jarick 5 Report post Posted March 3, 2008 Yeah, I had my best backhanders with the Drury. It's the huge flat real estate. Of course, all my forehand shots are about two feet over the net, so I stick with the Forsberg and just try and get into better shooting position. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stampede#11 0 Report post Posted March 3, 2008 Playing with heels for a while, I thought the same as you guys and back to the Shanny after 4 years my BH was just terrible. Realised it was because I was rolling my wrists more due to playing with the heel curves to get under the puck.With the Shanny now it is more just a flick of the wrist (and a lot easier) to get some air under it. And the puck's position on the blade isn't as important as it seemed to be with the Heel curves. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
