Velocity off a curve.

[Action Jackson 0]

Currently im flopping between a pm9 and a p88. I like the stickhandling and backhand bonus i get with the pm9. However, I have heard from a few guys around my rink that having more curve allows you to shoot the puck harder. If this is true, does that slight depth or a 3/8 heel to a 1/2 mid make that much of a velocity difference?

[Scotty 8]

I'm in the SAME situation. Been using the PM9 for almost a decade and can shoot fine with it, love my stickhandling and backhand, and have great aim.... But I bought a P88 and it has thrown off my aim a ton. Not sure what to do just yet.

To answer your question: yes, it may help a little. But get used to your pattern and you can do anything with it.

[Gummer12 134]

If that were true, Everyone would be using a Giant Banana on their sticks.

[Cams 7]

IMO - No, a big curve does not equal a harder shot. I would definately say it would help get you more loft, but not velocity. I think that is all technique (Yes, even more a factor than physical strength).

[Jarick 5]

I get a bit more spin and zip off a bigger curve, but too big of a curve screws up my accuracy. I go for a nice 1/2" mid.

Oh and the new P88 seems like it's closer to the PM9 than it used to.

[Chadd 916]

I get a bit more spin and zip off a bigger curve, but too big of a curve screws up my accuracy. I go for a nice 1/2" mid.

Oh and the new P88 seems like it's closer to the PM9 than it used to.

The original Lindros was very similar to the Modano, it has changed quite a bit over the years.

[Jarick 5]

That shows how short a time I've been playing :D

[shotty 7]

i used a drury for a few games in the spring/summer, then i switched back to P4 by mistake (grabbed the wrong sticks) and fell back in love.

the only problem is that i've got a few SE16s in P6 on their way.

i love P4 for the fact that it can do almost everything well. nice flat effortless saucers, great backhand accuracy, low slapshots, but that drury, man i love being able to pick corners with ease. never hit so many water bottles in my life!

as a contribution to the topic: i cant say that i've EVER noticed a difference in velocity going from one curve to the other. for me, velocity seems to be altered by stick flex.

[Scotty 8]

I get a bit more spin and zip off a bigger curve, but too big of a curve screws up my accuracy. I go for a nice 1/2" mid.

Oh and the new P88 seems like it's closer to the PM9 than it used to.

The original Lindros was very similar to the Modano, it has changed quite a bit over the years.

Agreed, they used to be basically the same curve with the Lindros/P88 merely having a slightly different side profile. Now it's evolved to where they're visibly (if only slight) different.

[gxc999 7]

The curve isn't what makes a big diff, it's exaggerating the motion to make your shot work with a bigger curve that does it. Well, in my experience at least:)

[Cams 7]

shotty - I agree with the Drury - my pattern of choice for a long time now. For me the accuracy is greater with this curve, and I can shoot just as hard as I can with a larger curve. Mind you, I've never been one for a big curve, I used to use a Gilmour pattern "back in the day".