Gionta curve types

[chrisehyoung 14]

I picked up a Warrior Dynasty with a Gionta curve and really like it. I know the W28 Yakupov and E28 are similar but how similar? It looks like they both open up at the toe considerably more than the Gionta. Anybody have a comparison photo maybe? I can't find a W28 or E28 at any of my LHSs.

[Amiroo39 121]

They're clones, so pretty similar...

[gosinger 122]

They're clones, so pretty similar...

The W28 is an E28 clone, correct, but neither is a Gionta (W10) clone. They are all toe curves though.

[chrisehyoung 14]

The W28 looks more open at the toe to me but I haven't had the option to see one in person, just pictures online.

[All Flash 49]

Gionta is smaller than both the E28 and the W28.

I have found the PP01 Smyth from Sherwood is more a Gionta clone.

[BureKovy 20]

I would say a Gionta is more of a toe, while E28 is a mid-toe with an open face. I went from a Kovy pro to E28.

[cemetery 14]

Gionta on the top and E28 on the botttom. Gionta has a lower lie, way less rocker on the toe and the curve starts later.

[chrisehyoung 14]

This is the curve I have been using on my wood sticks for a few years now. I made a jig so that I could keep the curve consistent. I like a closed blade as I have no trouble getting the puck up.

Gionta on the top and E28 on the botttom. Gionta has a lower lie, way less rocker on the toe and the curve starts later.

Thanks. That is quite the difference in rocker. If only I could find an E28 or W28 around here to actually compare in hand.

[Amiroo39 121]

The W28 is an E28 clone, correct, but neither is a Gionta (W10) clone. They are all toe curves though.

Yah I was referring to the curves that are named exactly the same being clones, Easton28 vs Warrior28!