Switching from Zetterberg Curve to Iginla

[Lefty718 0]

Whats up Guys!

For all my younger years I've been using the Modano, Forsberg, and now Zetterberg curve. Recently I cut down my sticks, and have been using them alot shorter then I have ever before (which I'm liking). My sticks about under my chin on skates, which has allowed me to be able to improve stick handling. Noticing that, I feel the zetterberg curve isn't the best blade for stick handling. So I want to give another blade pattern a shot. I picked up an Iginla EQ50 blade, and threw it in my old shaft, going to give it a shot and see how I like it.

Any Iginla users out there? Or even better, any Zetterberg users, who went to the Iginla pattern?

I play wing, pass alot, and take quick snap shots.

Thanks in advance guys!

[squat 5]

First what are you trying to do with your stickhandling? and what do you want to do? You would probably want a toe curve or mid toe slightly open. You wont lose bakchand or sauce if you use a toe curve.

[Chadd 916]

try whatever you want and use what you like. different people like different curves and there's no way any of us can tell you what you're going to like.

[skyscrape 5]

I would definitely throw the p92 in there. This curve feels great with a shorter length stick for me. The rocker is aggressive enough that I can use the heel when stick handling away from the body and use the mid and toe in tight while maintaining between the blade and the ice. As Chadd said it will all be up to you, but if you get a chance I would say try the p92 or if the curve is to drastic...a warrior vanek.

[voxyledbetter 9]

I tried going to an Iginla after using Zetterberg for awhile but I could never get comfortable with the lie and even though its minimal. So after a season Im backing to using Zetterberg again.

[top 1974 0]

Whats up Guys!

For all my younger years I've been using the Modano, Forsberg, and now Zetterberg curve. Recently I cut down my sticks, and have been using them alot shorter then I have ever before (which I'm liking). My sticks about under my chin on skates, which has allowed me to be able to improve stick handling. Noticing that, I feel the zetterberg curve isn't the best blade for stick handling. So I want to give another blade pattern a shot. I picked up an Iginla EQ50 blade, and threw it in my old shaft, going to give it a shot and see how I like it.

Any Iginla users out there? Or even better, any Zetterberg users, who went to the Iginla pattern?

I play wing, pass alot, and take quick snap shots.

Thanks in advance guys!

I just moved from a Forsberg to a Bauer P88 pattern. I wanted something with a little more curve that was easier to stick handle with, more geared for a shooter. I am 3 games in, and I do not regret the change.

Backhand passes are still straight forward with the P88, and I love the added puck handling abilities the curve provides.

I play wing and always use wrist shots. The lie change from Easton Forsberg (5) to Bauer P88 (6) has not affected me negatively.

[gate_hack 0]

I used zetterberg mainly for the past 5 years....am using an iginla now. iginla definitely gets the puck up in the air a lot more. i don't notice a huge difference in stickhandling. but i certainly miss the net high more than i used to.

[wrangler 157]

I've been using Zetterberg, rarely miss high, and can generally lift the puck absurdly high when I want to.

[Lefty718 0]

I guess while I use to have not a difficulty top shelving shots, since I cut my stick down I have needed to adapt a bit in getting the puck top corners again (if that makes sense). Seems as though it requires alot more effort and exaggerated follow through, where before wasn't like that at all. I feel with the Zetterberg the pucks out there in the open when stick handling, as there's really no cover for it. Even though Iginla isn't that much of a difference I feel it'll be easier to shoot with (an hey I can be wrong I haven't used it yet), and might give more cup protection on the puck. Iginla users, you guys still saucing without any issues? Zetterberg is amazing for saucers and backhands.

[Lefty718 0]

Here's Comparison of my Zetterberg & Iginla.

Does this Iginla blade look weird? Or are they all like this? It looks like it gets very narrow towards the heal, and then gets bigger towards the toe. Weird shape, but this is my first Iginla blade so I have nothing to compare it to.

[Andoy 5]

looks alright to me

[gate_hack 0]

yeah that looks like an iginla. they seem oddly shaped (and shorter) compared to other blades

[wetwilly17 6]

i've always used modano clones. once i tried switching to iginla and early this year i switched for 4-5 months to p88. both times i came back to modano. i like the low lie of the modano curve and i prefer the mid heel curve because it suits my shooting style. although the lie difference between the modano and p88 is minimal, it took me about 10 skates before i was fully used to it. and the iginla is just too high for me. my slapshots were killer with the p88 and iginla though. i also thought it was easier to shoot on my off leg with the p88 or iginla. in the end, i like the lower lie of modano and the mid heel curve of the modano.

[Lefty718 0]

UPDATE:

So tonight skated about 2 hours on ice using the new Iginla Curve, and I was very very pleased!

Passing was solid, very solid. Had complete control over where my passes were going, they were hard and accurate, and I still have sauce ability. Backhands were also very well controlled and had no problems at all. Stickhandling I was very impressed with, had alot more control and cup then I have had with the Zetterberg, awesome puck control. Shot wise, I felt was great too. Didn't get too many shots off, but felt not much of a difference from Zetterberg. Actually think it's better. All in all I think I'm converting, and this is my new curve. Gonna play a few more games with it, and make a decision then.

Not sure if this is because I played for 2 hours...but the tape on the bottom of my stick in the heel area wore away. Now I know that might have a lie issue? Whats that typically mean? Too high? or Too low?

[Chadd 916]

usually, heel = too high

[Lefty718 0]

Yup, Just read that.

But... from a 5 (Zetterberg) to a 5.5 (Iginla) will make that much of a difference? Hard to believe

[Chadd 916]

But... from a 5 (Zetterberg) to a 5.5 (Iginla) will make that much of a difference? Hard to believe

Yes it does make that much of a difference for some people. Cut it an inch to an inch shorter and it will probably play just fine.

[Lefty718 0]

My sticks already short. Below my chin

[wetwilly17 6]

My sticks already short. Below my chin

i wouldn't worry about the location of wear on your blade if everything else feels right. but like said, if you feel you don't have enough blade on the ground then you can shorten the shaft.

[ponder 0]

The difference in lie between an Iginla and a Zetterberg is very noticeable IMO. As for tape wear, check out your tape wear after a practice/stick-and-puck where you've been almost exclusively shooting, passing and stick handling. During a game, if you skate around with one hand on your stick (like most people), then your stick is always gonna be resting on its heel regardless of the lie, and you'll get heel wear. What matters is that the blade is flat on the ice when stick handling, shooting, etc., so you wanna check your tape wear after doing said things, with the right lie it should be concentrated roughly mid blade. Sounds like you got the heel wear after a game, I wouldn't put too much stock into it until I checked my tape wear after a good session with tonnes of shooting and stick handling, and little skating around with one hand on the stick.

[Lefty718 0]

The difference in lie between an Iginla and a Zetterberg is very noticeable IMO. As for tape wear, check out your tape wear after a practice/stick-and-puck where you've been almost exclusively shooting, passing and stick handling. During a game, if you skate around with one hand on your stick (like most people), then your stick is always gonna be resting on its heel regardless of the lie, and you'll get heel wear. What matters is that the blade is flat on the ice when stick handling, shooting, etc., so you wanna check your tape wear after doing said things, with the right lie it should be concentrated roughly mid blade. Sounds like you got the heel wear after a game, I wouldn't put too much stock into it until I checked my tape wear after a good session with tonnes of shooting and stick handling, and little skating around with one hand on the stick.

Good call!

Everything feels good honestly with the new Iginla. Even if I was getting toe wear, I don't think I'd stop using it. After further looking at the blade though I got wear all over, even on the toe slightly. So I doubt this is accurate. I have high hopes for the change, like I said it just felt right.

Will report back after a few more sessions.

[KSurfer 0]

I went from the Iginla to the Zetterberg as I really liked the longer blade and the passing improvements. The Iginla is a really short blade which didn't seem to comfortable to me. To close it out I'm just now moving from the Zetterberg to the Sakic/Hall now...

[BoDangles 0]

I would definitely throw the p92 in there. This curve feels great with a shorter length stick for me. The rocker is aggressive enough that I can use the heel when stick handling away from the body and use the mid and toe in tight while maintaining between the blade and the ice. As Chadd said it will all be up to you, but if you get a chance I would say try the p92 or if the curve is to drastic...a warrior vanek.

That's the switch I made for the first time last night. Store was out of PM9's and Zetterberg's. Must say shooting wise I feel no difference, passing the same, but when it comes to stick handling, look out. I still didn't fully adjust by the end last night, may need a few more times with it to get fully comfortable. Noticed a bit more wear on the blade, but nothing that's worth worrying about.

[skyscrape 5]

My sticks already short. Below my chin

To get proper wear and the most usable amount of blade on the ice for me skating as a forward my stick is top of my sternum maybe a little lower on skates. Don't knock it til you try it. And further more, when one of the quickest ways to get people to stop responding to you is to ask their opinion then question it as soon as they give it to you.

[mhkehoe 1]

I've been a Zetterberg/Forsberg/Modano user since I first started playing. A few months ago I tried to make a transition to the P88/Iginla, but I couldn't get comfortable with it. I ended up coming back to the Zetterberg or using the Sherwood PP9 (Ryan) curve. Both of those seem to fit my style a bit more.

It is interesting to see the mention of cutting the stick down more. Maybe I would have liked the curve a bit more if I tried that.