Hockey Stick Curve Guide
Find the Right Blade Curve for Your Style of Play
Choosing the right hockey stick curve can seriously improve your performance. Whether you’re a sniper, playmaker, or grinder, your blade curve affects how you shoot, pass, and handle the puck.
Quick Navigation
- What is a Blade Curve?
- Curve Types (P92, P28, etc.)
- Curve Comparison Table
- Choosing the Right Curve for You
- Curve Chart by Brand
What is a Blade Curve?
The blade curve refers to how the blade is shaped from heel to toe. Different curves help with different things like wrist shots, puck control, saucer passes, and one-timers.
There are three main parts to a curve:
- Curve Location: Heel, mid, or toe.
- Curve Depth: Slight, moderate, or deep.
- Face Angle: Open or closed (how much the blade "faces up").
Popular Curve Types
- P92 (Sakic / Matthews / W03)
- Type: Mid-toe curve
- Strengths: Versatile, great for wrist shots & saucer passes
- Best For: All-around players
- P28 (Giroux / Eichel / McDavid / W28)
- Type: Toe curve, open face
- Strengths: Quick release, great toe drags & top-shelf shots
- Best For: Snipers and skilled forwards
- P88 (Kane / Backstrom / W88)
- Type: Mid curve, closed face
- Strengths: Great for stickhandling and accurate passing
- Best For: Playmakers, two-way players
- P29 (Crosby / CCM Equivalent of P92)
- Type: Mid-toe
- Strengths: Very similar to P92, slightly more closed
- Best For: Well-rounded players
- P91A (Ovechkin / W01)
- Type: Heel curve
- Strengths: Slap shots, backhand, and long-range shots
- Best For: Defensemen or power forwards
Curve Comparison Table
| Curve Name | Curve Type | Face | Best For | Similar Curves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P92 | Mid-Toe | Slightly Open | All-around | P29, W03 |
| P28 | Toe | Open | Snipers | W28, Eichel |
| P88 | Mid | Closed | Playmakers | Backstrom |
| P91A | Heel | Closed | Power Shots | W01 |
| P14 | Heel-Mid | Neutral | Puck Control | Zetterberg |
Choosing the Right Curve for Your Game
| Player Type | Recommended Curve |
|---|---|
| Sniper | P28, P92 |
| Playmaker | P88, P29 |
| Two-Way Forward | P88, P92 |
| Defenseman (Power Shot) | P91A |
| Beginner | P92 or P88 for versatility |
Curve Chart by Brand
| Brand | P92 Equivalent | P28 Equivalent | P88 Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sniper | P29 | P28 | P40 |
| Playmaker | P92 | P28 | P88 |
| Two-Way Forward | W03 | W28 | W88 |
| Defenseman (Power Shot) | TC2 | TC4 | TC5 |
| Beginner | PP92 | PP28 | PP88 |
Final Tips
- Try before you buy if possible.
- Stick flex and lie also affect performance — see our other guides.
- Keep your position and style in mind when choosing a blade curve.