need to pick out a new blade

[flyrzman 0]

I've pretty much always played defense and used a iginla or lindros blade, however I've started playing offense and I think I'd like to try a new blade. With my current blade most of my shots are low to mid level...if I have enough time I can pick a corner but if it's just a quick shot they're mid to low shots. I'd like something with a little more loft..but not as much as the sakic. I tried that for a season a few years ago and couldn't stop launching the puck over the net. I need a tapered blade with the same lie as the iginla with a little more loft, any advice would be appreciated.

[chippa13 1844]

loft = lack of f---ing talent

[Buzz_LightBeer 974]

wow, and the horse you rode in on....

warrior robitaille/kovalchuk might be worth a shot

[Hawes_4 0]

Possibly take a look at a NBH P106 Gagne

[Jarick 5]

I've found mid-heel curves send my shots up higher than mid curves, not sure why. With the Iginla, I'm always shooting low to mid height, and with the Forsberg, I'm shooting higher. Just a thought.

Also, would you really want high shots from the point? Lots of defensemen like to keep them low to deflect in.

[dangle 0]

Also, would you really want high shots from the point? Lots of defensemen like to keep them low to deflect in.

...however I've started playing offense...

[deadmanjolt 1]

Drury is definitely open. Coffey is a big curve without as much loft as a Sakic. Both are listed at lie 5.5, although I think the Coffey is actually closer to a Easton 5.

[Xi Retlah iX 0]

id say got for a drury. when i first tried it tho, i cranked my goalie in the mask on accident when i tried to keep it a foot off the ice. told him to hate the stick not me. ha

[big_bt 0]

haha exact same thing with me. the p91 make everything head level. I just went back to my iginla

[booyaagrandma 4]

loft = lack of f---ing talent

That has got to be one of the most ridiculous and arrogant posts I've seen on here,have some class.

I'd agree with the Drury recommendations , really nice curve, although as Dougie pointed out VERY open.On second thoughts I'd say ( again as Dougie says ) either stick with your current pattern or try to adjust to a Sakic again, spend some time practicing rolling your wrists on shots etc.

I've known a lot of defence men have great shots with either a Modano or Lidstrom ( the Lidstrom is pretty open but a favorite among D men )

[Dougie8 0]

If he doesn't want something as open as a Sakic, I'm sure a Drury would be WAY too open. Stick to what you're comfortable with.

[flyrzman 0]

I don't understand why it's next to impossible to find decent pictures of blades. Why are companies still using black and white drawings, put a damn picture up!

[NJDfan 0]

Try DRURY, or Robitallie, those might work better for you!

- Mike

[Chadd 916]

I don't understand why it's next to impossible to find decent pictures of blades. Why are companies still using black and white drawings, put a damn picture up!

Being slightly off angle can make a blade look very different.

I'm a big fan of the TPS P31 curve, also known as NBH P72. It's a heel but with less loft than a Drury, not too deep and very versatile. The TPS P27 or Easton Darby is another good choice. P27 is a 5.5 lie, mid or mid-heel, very little rocker and slightly open. Since you're used to mid curves, I would start with something like the P27/Darby.

[flyrzman 0]

I'm gonna try the Draper, we'll see what happens. ;)

[Chadd 916]

I'm gonna try the Draper, we'll see what happens. ;)

Since it's the same as the Sakic, and you had problems with that, doesn't sound like a wise choice.

[adam14 182]

you could try a ccm lemieux, open, loft, just not as much as drury or lidstrom, to much for my preferance, but a decent curve all in all.

[flyrzman 0]

I'm gonna try the Draper, we'll see what happens. ;)

Since it's the same as the Sakic, and you had problems with that, doesn't sound like a wise choice.

ah really? it didn't look quite as bad. I'll take a look at it and if I don't like it I'll just send it back. I actually figured out what my problem was with my current blade (Lindros)...as I assumed the problem is the operator and not the equipment. I can get a good shot off if I load the puck all the way back on the heel, but I usually end up shoot from closer to the middle of the stick. Is this commonplace with all blades, or is there a specific curve that lends itself to shooting from closer to the middle of the blade than the heel?

[Jarick 5]

Whoops, I need a refresher course on reading comprehension.

I'm going to stick with my Forsberg recommendation. My shots seem a little more accurate and are a little easier to get up high. Mostly I take snap shots, so there's not a lot of heel-to-toe rolling the puck. And it's a fairly easy curve to use.

Really though, I haven't noticed much difference lately switching curves. After a few shots I adjust to whatever I'm using and my shots go pretty much the same. Forsberg gets them a little higher, Lindros a little lower. The Drury is A LOT higher and also faster, but harder for me to control.

[BMcDonald19 0]

sakic/ naslund?

[Chadd 916]

sakic/ naslund?

If you aren't going to bother to read, don't bother to post.

I'm gonna try the Draper, we'll see what happens. ;)

Since it's the same as the Sakic, and you had problems with that, doesn't sound like a wise choice.

ah really? it didn't look quite as bad. I'll take a look at it and if I don't like it I'll just send it back. I actually figured out what my problem was with my current blade (Lindros)...as I assumed the problem is the operator and not the equipment. I can get a good shot off if I load the puck all the way back on the heel, but I usually end up shoot from closer to the middle of the stick. Is this commonplace with all blades, or is there a specific curve that lends itself to shooting from closer to the middle of the blade than the heel?

Quick rule of thumb is to shoot from the area where the curve starts.

[duch 0]

I second the Nasland blade. Forgsberg not bad either. I'm not good with the blades that the toe is offset or backed off near the toe of the stick. ( Spezza or Nash blades)

[Cavs019 710]

If your not willing to read to the post before you add your contribution then get out of here.

edit: I agree with NYR's Weight suggestion, an NBH P88 may work as well but the lie and depth is going to be slightly different than the Iginla.

[NYRfan 0]

If you can find one, you may want to try out a Warrior Weight: slightly open, shallow mid curve, you may like it coming from an Iginla.

[MLSman 22]

I used to use both the Iginla and the Lindros. I just couldn't do anything with the Iginla. I had better luck with the Lindros.

For defense, which I play now, I went to the Lidstrom. I love the square toe and the ease of getting the puck up in the corners....but that is what you are NOT asking for!

For your needs, you might want to try the P106.