Hockey4Life10 0 Report post Posted July 23, 2008 I have used the pm9 for a while but i would like to try a curve that would give me more loft on my snap shots. I was wondering if the trasition to a deeper heel like a drury or lidstrom or somethin else would be a huge change in passing, stickhandling and shooting or if it would be similar to the Pm9 but would give me more loft on snap shots. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jarick 5 Report post Posted July 23, 2008 Check out the Warrior Weight. It has a bit of a kink in the mid/mid-toe area and a bit more loft but it's fairly straight and a similar lie. I find it works great for snappers, especially with a whippier shaft. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lampliter87 8 Report post Posted July 23, 2008 A Drury or Lidstrom will add loft to shots not because of the fact it is a heel curve but because of how open they are. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockey4Life10 0 Report post Posted July 23, 2008 I just mentioned those two cuz the pm9 that i was using also is a heel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Warriorsdman 1 Report post Posted July 23, 2008 I thought that in Easton, the Lidstrom was the open heel curve, the Drury was the open mid curve. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rustpot 1 Report post Posted July 24, 2008 I thought that in Easton, the Lidstrom was the open heel curve, the Drury was the open mid curve.No, Drury is an open heel wedge (all the curve is in the heel) while Lidstrom is more of a heel hook (lots of curve starting in the heel). Open mid from Easton is Sakic most commonly.Refresh your pattern knowledge with the pattern db in the link bar in the yellow strip at the top of every page. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gxc999 7 Report post Posted July 24, 2008 A Drury or Lidstrom will add loft to shots not because of the fact it is a heel curve but because of how open they are.+1. How open a face is usually causes more lift than just the curve. But to be honest, if you're looking at the net while shooting and can't get it up consistently, you need to address the flaws in your technique before buying more gear. I've got the pm9 and still have trouble keeping it down sometimes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rustpot 1 Report post Posted July 24, 2008 Going from an 85 to a 75 flex stick with the same curve is causing me to throw everything into the high glass behind the net, gotta go back and work on the shot again.The face on the Drury helps a lot with shot loft though. I can crank them off the crossbar from in the paint. Fun thing to do at the end of skates with all the pucks collected in the back of the net :P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockey4Life10 0 Report post Posted July 24, 2008 thanks for feadback still kinda scared to try drury cuz it looks so different lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themooseisloose 0 Report post Posted July 24, 2008 Drury is the ultimate heel curve. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted July 24, 2008 Drury is the ultimate heel curve.Is that supposed to help anyone? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JJStripes 1 Report post Posted July 24, 2008 Drury is the ultimate heel curve.Is that supposed to help anyone?I think it is pretty helpful. I really like emotion and passion for the curve. I too share the passion for the drury pattern. A buddy of mine who plays pro hockey gave me some of his sticks, and he uses the drury pattern. It took a little getting used to, but in my opinion and in the opinion of many knowledgeable people drury pattern is the most effective overall. There have been studies done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boganz45 0 Report post Posted July 24, 2008 Drury is the ultimate heel curve.I'd have to go with SWD's Spezza curve... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cavs019 710 Report post Posted July 24, 2008 Seeing as the Coffey is a mid that makes a ton of sense. I'd check out the Nike Bauer P106. (Now the Gagne) It doesnt quite have the loft of a Drury, but it has the gradual curve and lower lie that youre used to with the PM9, and it is certainly more open and slightly deeper. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rustpot 1 Report post Posted July 24, 2008 I'd check out the Nike Bauer P106. (Now the Gagne) It doesnt quite have the loft of a Drury, but it has the gradual curve and lower lie that youre used to with the PM9, and it is certainly more open and slightly deeper.http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y279/rustpot/IMG_0403.jpgTo get a general idea for the P106. It's a bit deeper than that though, this one is wood and is less deep than the "standard" composite. If only P106 was a 6.5 instead of a 5 lie...JJStripes, what studies have been done to say that the Drury curve is the most effective? Why would that not be the only curve offered if it truly is the best for everything and everyone?In my opinion, and the opinion of many knowledgeable people on this board, each person's technique, skill and style will determine the curve that suits them best. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WhiskeyTango19 0 Report post Posted July 24, 2008 drury pattern is the most effective overall. There have been studies done.Are you for real with that comment? What studies have been done? There can't be ONE most effective pattern for everyone, or else there wouldn't be so many different choices. If there was one most effective, then EVERYONE would use it!!Who conducted these "studies" by the way? Enquiring minds want to know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goalieboy#1 1 Report post Posted July 24, 2008 My one90 P106 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stock07 1 Report post Posted July 24, 2008 Drury is the ultimate heel curve.Is that supposed to help anyone?I think it is pretty helpful. I really like emotion and passion for the curve. I too share the passion for the drury pattern. A buddy of mine who plays pro hockey gave me some of his sticks, and he uses the drury pattern. It took a little getting used to, but in my opinion and in the opinion of many knowledgeable people drury pattern is the most effective overall. There have been studies done.lol..is this guy for real?...There is no one curve that is proven to be better than any other curve...It is all a matter of personal prefrence, what works well for one may not work at all for another....And a study done are you serious, lol...lets see some proof of that, maybe you profssional hockey playing friend has the paper work stored away in his locker.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lampliter87 8 Report post Posted July 25, 2008 It may have been sarcasm... hopefully? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neal 41 Report post Posted July 25, 2008 How would you judge the most effective curve? Most points scored with that curve? Wouldn't Gretzky's curve win every time? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raygunpk 0 Report post Posted July 25, 2008 You would have to take the total points from users of each curve. So maybe there is a toe curve that many players used and the total points would beat Gretzky. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fredrik 0 Report post Posted July 26, 2008 This might be the most effective stick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WhiskeyTango19 0 Report post Posted July 26, 2008 This might be the most effective stick. Even with THAT stick, I'd still whiff on a one-timer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dnoboy 5 Report post Posted July 26, 2008 This might be the most effective stick. I have to disagree, although a great stick for receiving the puck and getting off one timers I would go with a much smaller blade at least like half smaller for easier maneuvering through traffic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gxc999 7 Report post Posted July 26, 2008 Snappers are shot off the mid to the toe anyway, so what's the benefit of a Drury heel curve?. I too hope it was sarcasm <_< Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
