What is P88 curve?
What is P88 curve?
Curve: P88 (Kane, Lindros) Description: This is a prety big mid-heel curve with a closed face. Advantages: This curve is good for stickhandling and excellent for shooting. The deep curve and closed face makes it easy to cup and therefore control the puck.
What is the P88 curve in CCM?
CURVES EQUIVALENCES
| BAUER | CCM | VERBERO |
|---|---|---|
| P88 Kane | P40 MacKinnon | V88 |
| PM9 Stamkos / Larkin | P14 Duchene | V90 |
| P28 Eichel | P28 McDavid | V28 |
| P91A Staal / P92M | P15 Jones | V91 |
What does P88 mean?
The p88 is more of a traditional blade. The bottom of the blade is flatter, and the face is more neutral. The p92 has more rockered bottom, and the blade face is more open, meaning the toe has a slight twist that helps to elevate the puck.
What curve should I use?
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. If you like to snipe corners you want a mid-toe to toe curve.
What is the P29 curve good for?
Crosby Curve (P29) This Hockey Stick Blade is one of the most popular in the game today and features a deep mid-curve allowing for great stickhandling and puck control. However, it also utilizes a very open face that provide maximum lift on your shots.
What flex stick does Chara use?
Here we see Big Bruins Defenseman, Zdeno Chara. He has the hardest shot in the NHL at 108.8 Mph. He also uses the stiffest stick in the NHL; which is a whopping 150 flex. He is quite strong so he needs a strong, stiff stick.
What does stick flex mean?
Hockey stick flex numbers refer to the stiffness of the stick. The number is a measurement of the amount of pressure required to bend the stick 1 inch. The higher the flex number, the stiffer the stick. Retail model sticks generally range from about 30 for young kids up to 110.
What stick Flex does McDavid use?
JetSpeed FT2 stick
How does stick flex affect your shot?
The higher the flex number, the stiffer the hockey stick. Flex has a lot to do with how fast a player’s slap shot is. In the act of making a slap shot, the player will scrape the blade on the ice a few inches behind the puck. This pulls the blade back so that when the blade contacts the puck, it acts like a spring.
What should my stick flex be?
A good place to start when choosing Hockey Stick Flex is to try out a stick with a flex rating that is half of your body weight. For example, if you are 140 pounds, a good place to start would be with a 70-flex stick.
What flex stick should my kid use?
Hockey Stick Length and Flex Sizing Chart
| Age Group | Height | Recommended Shaft Flex |
|---|---|---|
| Youth (3-5) | 3’0″ – 3’10” | 35 Flex |
| Youth (6-8) | 50 – 80 lbs. | 3’10” – 4’8″ |
| Junior (7-13) | 70 – 110 lbs. | 4’4″ – 5’1″ |
| Intermediate (11-14) | 95 – 125 lbs. | 4’11” – 5’4″ |
What shaft flex is right for me?
– Golf Shaft Flex Chart
| Carry Distance | Swing Speed | Flex |
|---|---|---|
| Under 200 yards | Under 75 mph | Ladies or Senior |
| 200 to 240 yards | 75 to 95 mph | Regular |
| 240 to 275 yards | 95 to 110 mph | Stiff |
| Over 275 yards | Over 110 mph | Stiff or Extra Stiff |
What happens if driver shaft is too stiff?
If your club shafts are too stiff, you’ll have trouble loading them properly during your downswing. When the clubhead gets to the ball, the shaft won’t unload properly and the face will remain slightly open, causing a slice.
What happens if golf shaft is too flexible?
When a golf shaft is too flexible, you will not be able to hit the ball straight. You will also end up losing a bit of distance. When a golf shaft is too flexible, it isn’t easy to control the clubface and get it to square up at impact.
Will a stiff shaft add distance?
No, not necessarily. Whilst this is a heavier object to strike the ball with and that should make it go further, you have to balance your swing speed with this weight. For many golfers a lighter shaft will allow them to generate higher clubhead speeds.
Should I use regular or stiff shaft driver?
If you have a slower swing speed, you are probably going to want to choose regular shafted clubs because the additional flex will provide a little more power and accuracy. When you swing harder, the stiff flex will be more controlled and give you the punch you need to hit better shots.