HattrickSwayze 3 Report post Posted August 16, 2008 I ran a few searches for this and didn't find an answer. I've probably been through about 50 pages so far. I found mass amounts of topics about what curve is best, which one to use, which are similar, etc, etc. Found some other interesting topics as well. I haven't found one that quite answers my question though. What I'm wondering is what are the effects the different types of curves have on passing/shooting/stickhandling? I know that choosing a curve all comes down to preference, technique, and how you play, but are there general rules of thumb for these things? Like, does a mid-curve effect your wrist shot differently than a toe-curve? Is a deeper curve better for stickhandling? What about heel versus mid-heel? Etc, etc.Maybe this has been answered before. I might've overlooked it, and then I'll look like a dick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andoy 5 Report post Posted August 16, 2008 The general rule of thumb is that most beginners are usually encouraged to start out with a fairly straight blade then go from there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Warriorsdman 1 Report post Posted August 16, 2008 As mentioned above, beginners are advised to go with a PM9-like curve, Lots of Forwards like a round toe and a bit of a toe curve. Also, from a smart hockey disc, the square toe is designed more for picking the puck up off of the boards, while a round toe is supposedly better for danglers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gxc999 7 Report post Posted August 16, 2008 Beginners and professionals both often prefer less of a curve. One thing about a PM9 is that it's the ideal curve for a center, as you can more easily shoot from the far side of either wing etc. While a big curve might make it easier for a left winger to shoot at harder angles from left to right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadd 916 Report post Posted August 16, 2008 The flatter the curve, the more versatile you can be. Passing and shooting on the backhand are both easier, as is catching passes. The do require more practice/effort to lift a puck. Most people find deeper curves help them lift their shots, especially wrist shots.As I'm sure you found in all of the other topics, this is just general stuff. The reality is that it's not the wand, it's the magician. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cavs019 710 Report post Posted August 16, 2008 GXC a curve has nothing to do with any of that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
