What curve is best for slapshots?

A slight curve is best for slap and backhand shots. It makes it harder to stick-handle and elevate the puck. Defensemen tend to choose blades with a slight curve.

What curve should a defenseman use?

Heel Curves are predominantly used by defensemen as they help improve slap shot power and accuracy. On the contrary, Toe Curves are blades that have most of their curve at the toe area of the blade.

What is the best curve for snap shots?

Mid curves are the most popular out of the curves. They are best for stick handlers, passers and snipers. Mid curves are best for beginners because it helps keep control while stick handling, and accuracy with all types of shots.

What is the P88 curve good for?

P88 - Very simple blade with a mid-curve (curve of the blade occurs in the middle of the blade), and no opening (does not curve up). Great for stick handling and keeping the puck from flopping. Excellent for backhand shots. More difficult to lift puck over goalies in tight when close to the crease.

Which hockey curve is best?

If you really like to stick handle a lot or you are a beginner you should try a mid curve or a mid-toe curve. (Like the P88) they give you the most comfort stick handling as well as shooting forehand and back hand. You will also have the most accuracy. If you like to snipe corners you want a mid-toe to toe curve.

What curve do most NHL players use?

Mid-curves are the most common. They're better for stick-handling than heel curves while retaining a decent sweet spot on both the forehand and backhand. Toe curves twist down as they bend, making them great for danglers who favor quick wrist shots.

Who uses P28 curve?

Over the past few years you've no doubt taken notice of NHL players using what appears to be a massive hook! Most noticeably stars like Ovechkin, Doughty or Getzlaf are using what has become known as the Open Toe (P28 in most brands) pattern.

What is a P90 curve?

P90 is the pro stock code for the retail P29, so essentially its the same curve as the P29/P92. However the P19 is also very close but not quite the same, a little straighter/more closed, better for backhands.

What CCM curve is like P88?

Bauer P88. Similar Curves: CCM/Reebok P40 “Hedman/Perron” (Formerly “P40 Hossa”) , Easton E36, Sherwood “PP88 LS”, Warrior W88 “Zetterberg”, True Temper “MC” and All Black “AB88”. Pros: This curve is great for stick handling and for shooting.

What Flex does Ovechkin use?

Alexander Ovechkin is 230 pounds and uses a 79 flex stick, which is probably a big reason for his one-timer.

What is Crosby curve?

Though a lot of pro players do use the P29 curve, Crosby himself uses a custom curve that is almost flat in comparison. It does have a slight bend and twist open, but is much straighter than anything available retail.

What stick does Connor McDavid use?

Connor McDavid is also well known for his older stick model choice, sticking with an original Super Tacks. He has tried a few of CCM's newer sticks, but has always come back to his trusty Super Tacks.

What curve does Tavares use?

John Tavares was 14 when he swapped out the “Modano” curve he'd been using since he was a kid. In his first game with the more conventional “Drury” curve at the end of his stick, Tavares, a phenom already destined for stardom, scored a hat trick.

Is P28 the same as P92?

Overall, the P92 has very few flaws but lacks specific traits to make it shine and doesn't force the user to learn about where the puck is on the blade. P28: Shooting is entirely dependent on where the puck starts on the blade. If it starts on the heel, it's going low even with a ton of wrist snap.

What Flex does Johnny Gaudreau use?

Johnny Gaudreau – 55 Flex

While these are all sticks that these players have used at one point this season, they don't always use the same flex. Many players change flexes based on the situation and they can even start using stiffer sticks as the year goes on and they become more worn down.

What is Connor Mcdavid's curve?

The curve is like a P92 but the blade shape is an exact copy of the easton Iginla (basically the curve is like a deeper/more curved iginla). This curve is very versatile, with the highlight obviously being lightning fast hands due to the blade shape.

Is 75 flex too low?

The most popular stick flexes for most senior players, regardless of weight, is within the 75 to 90 flex range.

What is 85 flex hockey stick?

To refresh your memory: an 85 flex stick requires 85 pounds of force to bend the stick 1 inch with a full length stick. Seems simple enough, right? However, hockey is a game of preference so, just because you weigh 170 does not mean that you must use an 85 flex.