New curve

[troybruins89 0]

After recently finding out that my synthesis shanny is getting soft I'm thinking about trying out a new curve, but I don't want to end up spending $50 on something I hate and can't do anything with so I'm wondering if there are any curves I can't go wrong with. I know its all about personal preference, but I need somewhere to start.

Heres some info about my style if that will help any:

-Mostly Snap and wrist shots from the top of the circles

-A lot of stickhandling through traffic

-More of a scorer than a grinder...

Any ideas?

[J-Shera 0]

There is no real ideal curve for anytype of play, this question is asked many times and its the same answer everytime. Its all Personal Preference. Just use whatever curve you like best, and If you dont know that, then buy some woodies or borrow friends stick to test them out.

[Neo5370 132]

Yes I totally agree.

I know you are just looking for help but why do people assume telling us how they play will help with choosing a curve?

Different people feel that different patterns are good for diff. things.

Telling us if you're a grinder or scorer does not help us at all, too subjective.

But to be constructive here..........something like this may be more helpful:

"I prefer no to minimal loft for stickhandling, but I like a mid heel, preferable a low lie for passing..........etc." Just as an example.

People might be more able to pull stuff out of their memory banks w/ that sort of info.

Or better yet, tell us what you like/dislike about the shanahan for a reference point.

Hope you find what you are looking for.

[hink9 0]

look at getting a xv gagne blade. its the same curve and xv blades are the shit. best tapered blades in my opinion.

[troybruins89 0]

Woodie and composite patterns are not always the same and the only leftys I play with are not even close to my size so I can't try out their sticks. I also said I know its personal preference and that im just looking for a place to start. I was trying to handle the situation and question better than the 1000 members that just posted "what curve should i get"

There have to be curves that are more popular with players than others and since that many people like those curves i think those curves would be a good reference point to start at....thats what im looking for.

if i knew what loft, depth, and location of curve i wouldnt need any help

[Eazy_b97 1]

best place to start is at your LHS.

Try getting a good Shanny, then altering it a bit. Once you find what you like, order customs.

[whbd18 0]

buy another composite blade then if you dont like the curve heat it over your stove (dont overheat it or burn it) then use your foot and hands to make the curve of your choice...

trust mr this works ive turned many blades in drury clones and they come out completely fine

[Neo5370 132]

Woodie and composite patterns are not always the same and the only leftys I play with are not even close to my size so I can't try out their sticks. I also said I know its personal preference and that im just looking for a place to start. I was trying to handle the situation and question better than the 1000 members that just posted "what curve should i get"

There have to be curves that are more popular with players than others and since that many people like those curves i think those curves would be a good reference point to start at....thats what im looking for.

if i knew what loft, depth, and location of curve i wouldnt need any help

That's fair. Sorry for jumping on you so I'll try to help out a bit more constructively.

- What do you like/dislike about the shanahan.

For example, do you have trouble doing certain things w/ that curve (raising shots, shooting wide, fluttering saucer passes, etc.)

- How do you feel stichandling w/ the shanny?

- Or is there anything you'd like to do better w/ a new curve?

[troybruins89 0]

OK...this is more of the direction I wanted to go with it...

Shanny-

Like:ability to stickhandle well and not lose the puck, ability to get shots in close and be very accurate with them, ability to raise the puck quick

Dislike:Not as able to get power on shots from farther back(could just be me), just overall not as good as I would like to be from farther back than the slot

I'm looking for a lower lie...5 or 5.5 and something that I can get good shots off from around the top of the circle to blueline area, but still not lose to much of the qualities of the shanny (mainly the stickhandling)

[Eazy_b97 1]

Shorthanded67 was a die hard Shanny user, but he's now moved on to Mogilny's and Sakics I believe with little trouble.

[KnightII 0]

You sound like a prime candidate for a CCM recchi curve...however they are not made with tapered tenons to my knowledge. Harrow makes a tapered composite blade that they claim is similar to the CCM recchi. It is their pattern #4. I have not used it or held one next to one of my actual recchi's but it may be worth a shot. They're $40 USD online at www.harrowsports.com

Have you looked into a TPS Nash/Brendl/Sundin?

[notorious#29 0]

OK...this is more of the direction I wanted to go with it...

Shanny-

Like:ability to stickhandle well and not lose the puck, ability to get shots in close and be very accurate with them, ability to raise the puck quick

Dislike:Not as able to get power on shots from farther back(could just be me), just overall not as good as I would like to be from farther back than the slot

I'm looking for a lower lie...5 or 5.5 and something that I can get good shots off from around the top of the circle to blueline area, but still not lose to much of the qualities of the shanny (mainly the stickhandling)

A Modano, seems to have all the things you have described, its a 5 lie, has good stickhandling manners, and a big sweetspot for shots. Although you won't be able to lift a shot as fast as the Shanny.

[Chadd 916]

You sound like a prime candidate for a CCM recchi curve...however they are not made with tapered tenons to my knowledge. Harrow makes a tapered composite blade that they claim is similar to the CCM recchi. It is their pattern #4. I have not used it or held one next to one of my actual recchi's but it may be worth a shot. They're $40 USD online at www.harrowsports.com

Have you looked into a TPS Nash/Brendl/Sundin?

Assuming it's the same composite blade as the Christian, it isn't bad at all in terms of feel.

[sherwood21 0]

Harrow's feel good to me, the OPS', however are a different story.

Go with a Sakic if you have tried it before. I remember reading that you lived in a place far from an LHS', but if you have tried one then I would suggest you giver.

BTW, who's that girl.

[fivehole 0]

All about the Drury pattern. Top shelf for sure!! Easy to stick handle and easy to put it up stairs when in tight. Great for clearing the puck out of your zone.

Most common pattern in the NHL!

[golfpuck 0]

shannahan is my fav....

the rbk datsuyk looks similar to the shanny

gagne has some potential.. may be the nash.. but i havent used any of them..

i cant use the sakic for the life of me

another possibilty is the roberts toe curve, similar but less loft

the mogilny is good too.. less curve than the shanny...

the obvious thing to do is just get another shannahan...

[GeeZa32 0]

I can and do switch easily from Shanny to Sakic. Both are quite bananaish and good for stick handling to me.

[opus22 0]

i would agree that the recchi is one of the closest patterns to the shanny in a lower lie. the toe is squarish, with a little hook on the end like the shanny - just a bit more mid curve. i dont know that it will help you from outside - but ive seen people take som eheavy shots with it. i find more of a hook on the blade puts some zip on the shot - and the shanny is pretty straight overall. sakic, drury, and modo's all seem to work good from outside to me. shanny's, iggys and yzermans always struck me as better in tight blades. sakic is also good in tight tho.

[ultraman7k 0]

i picked up the gange the other day, i'm gonna try it out this sunday and see how it is. imo, it's pretty similar to the bauer/nike P92/PT3 Naslund, which is the regular curve that i use.

[Andoy 5]

I'm actually having a hard time adjusting from using a recchi pattern to a sakic pattern. Although puckhandling has tremendously improved, i find that I am having a hard time keeping my shots down.

Which pattern is easiest to learn slapshots in (ie. Big sweet spot)?

[troybruins89 0]

I've narrowed it down to:

-P10/Gagne

-Nash

-Sakic

-Another Shanny

I've used a Nash before but its not as deep as I would like, but it might work. Never tried a Sakic but it seems to be about the same as a Nash?

I hate to do this after everyone's time and effort, but I might get another Shanny for now with try-outs coming up in the next few weeks and buy a sakic or nash to try out at open practice next month.

One more question:

How does the P10 compare to the shanny? They seem to be identical from pictures but the P10 is listed as more of a mid. If it is a shanny but alittle more mid it sounds perfect...

[roadrunner 12]

I've been using shanny for 4 years and just made a switch to Roberts.

It's not an easy transition. I would say my stickhandling is better with the Roberts, snap and wrist shots are the same, but its my slapper thats killing me with the Roberts. I've tried the Sakic before and for me just like you shots from in close is my thing. Most would agree that its tough to keep shots low with a Sakic.

[KnightII 0]

You sound like a prime candidate for a CCM recchi curve...however they are not made with tapered tenons to my knowledge. Harrow makes a tapered composite blade that they claim is similar to the CCM recchi. It is their pattern #4. I have not used it or held one next to one of my actual recchi's but it may be worth a shot. They're $40 USD online at www.harrowsports.com

Have you looked into a TPS Nash/Brendl/Sundin?

Assuming it's the same composite blade as the Christian, it isn't bad at all in terms of feel.

That's the question that I have...It appears to me (I do not know for sure) that Christian make the woodies, and Harrow make the composites for both companies. If this is true, then the Harrow composite should have the same feel as the Christian composite.

A shop in town carries the Harrow line...one of these days, I'm gonna go compare the Harrow composite curve to my recchi and try it out if it matches.

[Chadd 916]

You sound like a prime candidate for a CCM recchi curve...however they are not made with tapered tenons to my knowledge. Harrow makes a tapered composite blade that they claim is similar to the CCM recchi. It is their pattern #4. I have not used it or held one next to one of my actual recchi's but it may be worth a shot. They're $40 USD online at www.harrowsports.com

Have you looked into a TPS Nash/Brendl/Sundin?

Assuming it's the same composite blade as the Christian, it isn't bad at all in terms of feel.

That's the question that I have...It appears to me (I do not know for sure) that Christian make the woodies, and Harrow make the composites for both companies. If this is true, then the Harrow composite should have the same feel as the Christian composite.

A shop in town carries the Harrow line...one of these days, I'm gonna go compare the Harrow composite curve to my recchi and try it out if it matches.

We have a bunch of the Christians on the way. Once they show up, I'll compare them to a vector from one of the kids at the rink.

[notorious#29 0]

I'm actually having a hard time adjusting from using a recchi pattern to a sakic pattern. Although puckhandling has tremendously improved, i find that I am having a hard time keeping my shots down.

Which pattern is easiest to learn slapshots in (ie. Big sweet spot)?

Modano maybe?