JAY4114 6 Report post Posted October 22, 2021 In least to most, what are the blades with the most “hook” out of the p88, p92, p28 and p90tm? I feel like the p92 is straighter than the p88 and the p28 has the most, but I have no experience with the p90tm. I want to see what other people think though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stick9 890 Report post Posted October 22, 2021 In terms "hook" the P90 falls between the p28 and p92. Warriors W71 probably has the most "hook" of any pattern available at retail. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JAY4114 6 Report post Posted October 22, 2021 1 minute ago, stick9 said: In terms "hook" the P90 falls between the p28 and p92. Warriors W71 probably has the most "hook" of any pattern available at retail. What about the p88? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stick9 890 Report post Posted October 22, 2021 (edited) 3 minutes ago, JAY4114 said: What about the p88? Cant really say. I have never used an 88. Edited October 22, 2021 by stick9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
althoma1 574 Report post Posted October 22, 2021 (edited) 21 minutes ago, JAY4114 said: What about the p88? P88 is a fairly mild mid-curve. It's a toss up between the P88 and P92 on which is milder - neither is a big hook. If a big curve is what you're after then you want a W71 Warrior, P77 Sherwood (Coffee), a P28 or a Pro Stock Kovalchuk (similar to a P28, but an even bigger hook). As stick9 said, the P90TM has more "hook" than a P92, but less than the P28. I think it's also a bit deeper than a P92, but haven't used the P90TM myself (I've only seen pictures and video). Edited October 22, 2021 by althoma1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
caveman27 208 Report post Posted October 22, 2021 5 hours ago, JAY4114 said: In least to most, what are the blades with the most “hook” out of the p88, p92, p28 and p90tm? I feel like the p92 is straighter than the p88 and the p28 has the most, but I have no experience with the p90tm. I want to see what other people think though. What kind of shots are you taking most of the time? Is your definition of hook the amount of curve at the toe or at the heel? This chart shows the face type. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
krisdrum 233 Report post Posted October 22, 2021 6 hours ago, JAY4114 said: In least to most, what are the blades with the most “hook” out of the p88, p92, p28 and p90tm? I feel like the p92 is straighter than the p88 and the p28 has the most, but I have no experience with the p90tm. I want to see what other people think though. How are you defining "hook"? Is it just up in the toe? Over the length of the blade? I think most blade charts have a depth measurement if you are looking for over the length of the blade. 1/2" is what I think the P88 and P92 are. P88 is a constant curve from heel to toe and only slightly open. P92 the curve "center" is moved closer to the toe (but still mid) and is open. If you are talking about toe hook/kink, then I don't think any blade chart specifies the depth of the hook. But from looking, I'd say P88 and P92 have pretty much zero hook. P90TM is basically a P92 with a toe hook added, but does not look to be as prominent as the P28 hook (maybe because the P28 is a flatter curve overall compared to the P92). So for retail curves, I think the P28 has the most I've seen. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
start_today 770 Report post Posted October 23, 2021 @JAY4114 you buying a completely different stick every other month or so, or do you just like learning about sticks? I feel like you pretty regularly make a new stick thread about “what is the best ________ for ________?” Im totally here for whatever and not judging, just curious. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JAY4114 6 Report post Posted October 23, 2021 6 hours ago, krisdrum said: How are you defining "hook"? Is it just up in the toe? Over the length of the blade? I think most blade charts have a depth measurement if you are looking for over the length of the blade. 1/2" is what I think the P88 and P92 are. P88 is a constant curve from heel to toe and only slightly open. P92 the curve "center" is moved closer to the toe (but still mid) and is open. If you are talking about toe hook/kink, then I don't think any blade chart specifies the depth of the hook. But from looking, I'd say P88 and P92 have pretty much zero hook. P90TM is basically a P92 with a toe hook added, but does not look to be as prominent as the P28 hook (maybe because the P28 is a flatter curve overall compared to the P92). So for retail curves, I think the P28 has the most I've seen. I mean the overall length. Like ig it would be the most banana shaped Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JAY4114 6 Report post Posted October 23, 2021 1 hour ago, start_today said: @JAY4114 you buying a completely different stick every other month or so, or do you just like learning about sticks? I feel like you pretty regularly make a new stick thread about “what is the best ________ for ________?” Im totally here for whatever and not judging, just curious. I’m just really in to learning tbh. Sorry if it’s annoying Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
start_today 770 Report post Posted October 23, 2021 15 hours ago, JAY4114 said: I’m just really in to learning tbh. Sorry if it’s annoying No way, learning is awesome! I hope I didn’t sound sassy or rude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bthompson1286 5 Report post Posted October 24, 2021 Rask curve from pro 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beedee 227 Report post Posted October 25, 2021 On 10/22/2021 at 7:29 PM, JAY4114 said: I’m just really in to learning tbh. Sorry if it’s annoying Not annoying at all! I'm a long time casual Beer Leaguer and enjoy learning as well, thanks for posting questions that many of us also are thinking about. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
caveman27 208 Report post Posted October 25, 2021 On 10/22/2021 at 10:29 PM, JAY4114 said: I’m just really in to learning tbh. Sorry if it’s annoying What curve are you using now, and what don't you like about it? Sometimes, it's not the curve, but the lie of the stick that causes problems with stick handling and shooting. Is the bottom of the blade flat on the ice or is more of the toe or heel on the ice when you pass and shoot? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JAY4114 6 Report post Posted November 12, 2021 On 10/25/2021 at 5:48 PM, caveman27 said: What curve are you using now, and what don't you like about it? Sometimes, it's not the curve, but the lie of the stick that causes problems with stick handling and shooting. Is the bottom of the blade flat on the ice or is more of the toe or heel on the ice when you pass and shoot? Sorry for the late reply. I am using a p88 and I’m not sure what I don’t like about it. I kind of want to try something different. Not a big fan of the p92 at all but the p28 isn’t bad for me besides a weird out of the rink shot every now and then Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
caveman27 208 Report post Posted November 12, 2021 1 hour ago, JAY4114 said: Sorry for the late reply. I am using a p88 and I’m not sure what I don’t like about it. I kind of want to try something different. Not a big fan of the p92 at all but the p28 isn’t bad for me besides a weird out of the rink shot every now and then Oh, well, if you want to try something different, look into a heel curve. https://www.prostockhockey.com/player-sticks/?&search_query=player-sticks&filter=Retail_Curve_Comparison_fq:"P02%2FW02%2FE5"&rows=20&start=0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SirJW 207 Report post Posted November 12, 2021 Look for Ovechkin Pro Stocks? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
