Switching Patterns

[Action Jackson 0]

I've been using the Zetterbergh curve on my sticks for a while now. I really only like heel curves and was thinking of trying the Drury style curve. Can anyone who has made the same switch tell me how big of an adjustment is will be. And anyone who uses the Drury style tell me what they think of it. All help is much appreciated :)

[Steve_v3 289]

I switched to the drury curve about 6-7 years ago. It was by accident. I never stayed with any one pattern previous to using a drury pattern. I bought a drury curve blade for a shaft and after I taped it realized the difference with it being a open type of curve. To be honest I loved it right away. I feel as though I can get the puck up easier. I don't seem to lose as much with my backhand. I feel that I have good control with passing and shooting.

I don't think you will struggle getting used to it. But with anything it is personal preference. Hope this helps.

[themooseisloose 0]

Two years ago I made the adjustment from the Forsberg, old named Zetterberg, to the Drury. My wrist shots seemed to be harder and faster, and snappers felt liked they exploded off the blade. The only real adjustment I had to make was with my slappers. My slapshots, at first, used to fly over the net because of the open face. I will not use any other curve besides the Drury now. I have even gotten a few of my teamates to convert over to it.

[Cams 7]

I have used the Drury (or similar in a different make eg. Staal P91A in Bauer) for quite a while now, probably since the first silver synergy came out. I find I get off a very good wrist shot, and back hander, as well as make and receive passes. To me, this pattern is more a straight blade with a slight bend and twist to open it up, not so much of a curved blade. I was using the old Gilmour Hespeler wood sticks before I switched to the graphite shaft and then OPS. I experimented with different curves, but always kept coming back to the Drury style. It works for me, isn't too exagerated in any way. Has it helped my shot? Maybe - but despite it being open, I was always able to raise the puck no matter what curve I use.

I've always been curious though as to how close the retail Drury pattern is the one he actually uses.

[english15x 3]

tried making the switch like you from pm9, forsberg or whatever you would like to call it. just couldn't get used to the drury, i liked it but i didn't. i've been using forsberg for years now so why change something thats not really broken. if your having that big of problems with the forsberg then give drury blade a try with a shaft.

[Gefiltefish 9]

I made that same transition in March. I was using RBK P34 Modano (nor Hamrlik) and CCM Steen patterns for a couple of months on various OPS and 2PS's.

A trip to my LHS found some Owen Nolan Pro-stock SE16's. He uses a pattern nearly identical to the Drury pattern. Long blade, minimal heel curve, very open. The only difference is that the bottom of the blade has a very flat rocker and it may have been a slightly lower lie. It is also not as "tall" of a blade.

Making the transition was easy. I primarily play defense and found that my slap shots were much better with the longer blade than the Modano curve. The only bad part is that backhands were no longer part of the arsenal! The pattern was too open for ME to get height on backhands. I used them sparingly and the Drury curve seemed to help my primary shots like slappers and quick wristers - so I stuck with it.

Before taking the chance, I was dead-set against open curves. I used closed curves, but $100.00 for an SE16 in my optimal flex was hard to pass up. It has opened my world to open curves. After about 6 months, I bought a cheap OPS in Heatley curve and hated it! I have stuck with open curves since the Nolan Pro Stock. I was on a Lidstrom binge for a while until I get annoyed by the high-ist lie and have been on a P106/Lecavalier streak here for a month +.

[freekincage77 0]

May I suggest trying the getzlaf/ lidstrom curve if you want the heel curve

it's what I use and the best benefit is how unpopular it is. They sell rarely so when clearance stick time comes around you can get the best deals

Such as in Canada picking up a Mac Daddy for 160 instead of 290

Plus you tend to always have your curve anywhere you go.

[jumtao 0]

I've switched from a p88 to the Dury pattern and it took some time to get used to. Particularly, I had a hard time with the stick handling because the blades are at completely different ends of the spectrum. After about 4-5 games I got the hang of it and the Dury pattern works like a charm for me. I especially like the open face as I do a lot of saucer passes. My wrist shots and snappers have worked out pretty well.

If you're looking to switch curves, I suggest buying a cheaper wood stick that offers the curve you're looking for. If you don't like what you have, it's only $25-$30 down the drain.

[fieldofdreams 0]

I agree with Jumtao. The only change I would make is to use a wood blade with a shaft, instead of a wood stick. Too many times people will try a new pattern, and say they hate it because of the stick itself.

[GimpIndustries 1]

I think patience would be what you need most. You should be able to adapt to use any curve, it is just going to take some time. Be patient and it should work out just fine for you. The drury curve is nice once your used to it.

[Chadd 916]

I was fortunate to find a heel wedge with a 5 lie and a fairly flat bottom, the perfect mix of Modano and Drury for me. Unfortunately, my stock is starting to run low.

[shotty 7]

i made the same switch. i find i have way more control over my shots and passes with the P4, although the P6 puts the puck up under the bar with less effort, along with saucer passes from the forehand. the drury is longer which took some getting used to for pass reception (has a bit to do with lie as well), but for everything else it seemed good. i really missed the ease of backhand with the P4, saucer passes from my backhand were a big part of my game, being that i play on the left side most of the time (RH), so when i switched to P6 i had to adjust my style... and that should really never happen. needless to say, i find myself reaching for P4 style sticks before i leave for the rink, although i do still mess around with the P6 every few games.

go try it, but dont unload your P4s until you're sure you've found a new favorite.

[NYRSinceBirth 0]

I was fortunate to find a heel wedge with a 5 lie and a fairly flat bottom, the perfect mix of Modano and Drury for me. Unfortunately, my stock is starting to run low.

I have one too, I like it but don't use it as often.

I have a CCM Ovechkin blade in an SE16 100 flex shaft and the Patty O'Sullivan in a 70 flex Synergy II. I like qualities of both, so maybe an 85 flex shaft is in order. I'm starting to distance myself from the wedges though, I keep going back to big mids. But my first shot with the 70 flex was far side corner after beating the D wide and real low on the face off circle, I never knew I could do that, so that one isn't going anywhere haha.