What blade pattern does Ovechkin use?
The Ovechkin Curve (formerly Bauer’s popular P92 curve) is now a P88 curve. This classic mid-curve blade is a great all-around blade, excelling in puck control, stick handling, hard wrist shots, and quick releases!
What does P88 mean on a hockey stick?
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.
What Warrior curve is similar to P28?
HSM Blade Chart
| Blade Pattern | Equivalent | Curve Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bauer – P28 – Eichel CCM – P28 – McDavid Warrior – W28 – Gallagher True – TC4 STX – X28 – Miller Sher-Wood – PP28 Pro Blackout – P28 | Toe | |
| Blade 7 | ||
| Bauer – P02 – Kronwall CCM – P20 Warrior – W02 – Lidstrom True – HCS Sher-Wood – PP05 Easton – E5 Pro Blackout – P5 | Heel | |
| Blade 8 |
What NHL players use P88 curve?
Generating table…
| PLAYER | HAND | CURVE |
|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | L | P90 |
| Cale Makar | R | P88 |
| KEVIN FIALA | L | P92 (SAKIC) |
| Victor Hedman | L | P92 (SAKIC) |
What curve does Kane use?
The BC88 KANE Curve definitely wins the award for most popular curve at BASE Hockey. This is a simple, consistent curve that shoots great with the puck in the pocket. The best thing about the BC88 KANE is the rockered heel.
Is p29 the same as p92?
They are all the same.
What stick does McDavid use?
Using the new JetSpeed FT2 stick, Connor McDavid can shoot…and score from everywhere.
What curve does Bergeron use?
CCM P46 Curve
If you have used CCM’s P46 “Bergeron” curve in the past, and were forced to switch to something different because it was no longer offered at retail, HockeyStickMan is where you’ll find a ton of Pro Stock sticks with P46 curves, seen as Blade 11 on our website.
Which is better P28 or 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 Alex Ovechkin use?
79 flex
Alexander Ovechkin is 230 pounds and uses a 79 flex stick, which is probably a big reason for his one-timer. Sidney Crosby uses a 100 flex stick, higher than you may imagine for a skilled player.
What Bauer curve is closest to P88?
The CCM Curve that’s closest to Bauer’s popular P88 curve would be the CCM Ovechkin P88 curve.
What stick did Gretzky use?
But as a youngster, Gretzky used a Koho stick. We learned that recently when an anonymous bidder paid $38,838 at an auction managed by Heritage Auctions for the Koho stick Gretzky used to score the 1,000th goal of his life as a 13-year-old with the Brantford Turkstra Lumber squad.
What Flex is Patrick Kane?
102-105
Patrick Kane uses an unusually stiff stick for his size at 102-105. Defenders almost universally use higher flex sticks.
What’s better P92 or P28?
TLDR; Entry level players will likely play better with a P92 curve, but could grow in skill-set by using the P28 for one stick-life. Advanced players can choose either based on preference on the ice. P92: Easy to aim high, and low shots are very easily managed by rolling the wrists to close the blade.
What flex of stick does Ovechkin use?
79 flex stick
What hockey stick does Auston Matthews use?
CCM Jetspeed FT4 Pro Limited Edition Auston Matthews Hockey Sticks.
Is P29 the same as P92?
Is p92 same as P29?
What Flex does Auston Matthews use?
80 flex
Matthews revealed in an interview with Bauer that he likes an especially whippy stick, using an 80 flex stiffness along with a Joe Sakic curve. Most people are familiar with the P92 Sakic curve that comes stock with most brands, but the 80 flex is interesting.
Who uses the lowest Flex stick in the NHL?
Speaking of Whippy Shafts
But here are a few NHL players whose stick flex is somewhere between “pool noodle” and “CB antenna”: Johnny Gaudreau (55 flex): At 5-foot-9, 157 pounds, it’s not a shock he has the lowest flex stick in the league.
Who was the last NHL player to use a wooden stick?
Q&A: Adrian Aucoin, the last NHL player (probably) to use wooden sticks.
What are the best hockey sticks in the world?
Best Hockey Sticks: 2020-2021 Season
- #5. Warrior Alpha DX – 47 active NHL players.
- #4. CCM Ribcor Trigger 5 Pro – 56 active NHL players.
- #3. Bauer Vapor Flylite – 97 active NHL players.
- #2. CCM Jetspeed FT3 Pro – 98 active NHL players.
- #1. Bauer Nexus Geo – 105 active NHL players.
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 stick does Connor McDavid use?
JetSpeed FT2 stick
Using the new JetSpeed FT2 stick, Connor McDavid can shoot…and score from everywhere.
What Flex does MacKinnon use?
What really sets MacKinnon apart, though, occurs before the puck ever zooms off his 95-flex CCM blade. Aside from perhaps Connor McDavid, no one hypnotizes opponents with such rapid-fire stickhandling, while still skating at top speed.