So I'm currently using a Bauer P92 curve and I'm considering changing my curve to help my style of play. I'm considering going a P88 or even a P14. Here's what I've used and what I did and didn't like as well as my playing style.
Play style:
I take snap shots and wrist shots but can take the occasional clapper. I tend to take shots at weird angles and situations to get pucks on net. My stick of choice is the Nexus 8000. I do not toe drag and definitely will never be the guy to try and dangle through D. I'm a dump and chase, find open space to shoot guy.
P92:
I'm using this now but my shots are too high, I can get them low if I over compensate but the velocity isn't as good. Stick handling is good but not as good/natural as with the P88. Back handers tend to be high in close quarters too.
P88:
Stick handling is MUCH better/more natural than the P92 for me and I like the lie, it doesn't feel like a 6 more like a 5 but part of it feels like a little kid curve for some reason.
P91A:
I used it for a while but the lack of toe had pucks rolling off my blade,back handers were great and stick handling was solid but the 10 percent of this curve was that I had no toe for puck protection and shots were high always. Pucks would also fly over my blade
PM9:
This curve was useless for me.
P14:
Never used it but I wanna give it a serious look. Based on what I've mentioned above which do you think would be best? P92, P88, P14 or something else?
Bauer P92 Curve user considering changing to P88 or P14 help
Started by Precision, Aug 16 2014 10:46 PM
12 replies to this topic
#2
Posted 16 August 2014 - 11:01 PM
P88:
Stick handling is MUCH better/more natural than the P92 for me and I like the lie, it doesn't feel like a 6 more like a 5 but part of it feels like a little kid curve for some reason.
You pretty much answered your own question... Maybe borrow a teammate's P14 during warm ups or buy a lower end stick with the P14
Get over the little kid feeling, a lot of adults use this curve
#3
Posted 16 August 2014 - 11:54 PM
I used the Sakic curve for years until I started to work on my shot a lot and found I always fired pucks well high. I swapped to the kovalchuck curve( similar to p88 but I believe it's a lie 4) and took about 2 inches off that height of my stick and EVERYTHING improved. Stick handling and puck protection was better because I had the puck closer to my body(I'm a small guy) my shot I was able to get the puck up fast for in tight and now when I shot I don't hit the rafters.
lets go lightning
#5
Posted 17 August 2014 - 06:34 AM
P88:
Stick handling is MUCH better/more natural than the P92 for me and I like the lie, it doesn't feel like a 6 more like a 5 but part of it feels like a little kid curve for some reason.
You pretty much answered your own question... Maybe borrow a teammate's P14 during warm ups or buy a lower end stick with the P14
Get over the little kid feeling, a lot of adults use this curve
The only problem with the P88 for me is that my shots still remain a bit high and it seems to be a little more difficult to get a good snapshot off. I was thinking maybe the p14 would be the perfect in between for the P88 and P92.
#6
Posted 17 August 2014 - 08:08 PM
I use the p14 curve, for me my shot is higher with the p14 than the p88, pm9, p92 but I have ajusted. Wrist and snap shots are similar to the p92 but slapshot is more like a pm9 or p88 as long as u take it off the heel, if you hit it off the toe it'll go 10 feet high and 10 feet wide but again once you ajust its perfect.
For me its the perfect mix of all the curves I used but everyone so it might be worth testing first. I take alot of slapshots tho, that's y I like the flat heel.
For me its the perfect mix of all the curves I used but everyone so it might be worth testing first. I take alot of slapshots tho, that's y I like the flat heel.
#7
Posted 17 August 2014 - 08:15 PM
I just ordered a p14 nxg 87 non grip after stick handling between a p92, p88 and p14 for about an hour the p14 just felt best. The p92 had the smallest sweet spot for stick handling, p88 the most but the ball kept rolling off the toe and the p14 was the best in that aspect.
#8
Posted 21 August 2014 - 10:30 AM
Love the P14 pattern, wouldn't mind a wider blade than what is currently offered but it's a very versatile curve.
Agree with your comparisons between that and the P88/P92, ones better for handling and the other's better for getting easy elevation on shots. In my experience it's a tough blade to find in most LHS (since P92/P88/PM9 dominate most inventories) so treat it well while you have one on hand.
Agree with your comparisons between that and the P88/P92, ones better for handling and the other's better for getting easy elevation on shots. In my experience it's a tough blade to find in most LHS (since P92/P88/PM9 dominate most inventories) so treat it well while you have one on hand.
#9
Posted 21 August 2014 - 01:22 PM
A nightmare to find in lhs. They either dont have it, its in the wrong flex, or on a different stick than you use and if your going to pay retail prices then you want your exact specs.
#10
Posted 21 August 2014 - 01:30 PM
One thing to note about P14 (I used it for a while last season) is the length. Its pretty short. Its all personal preference - maybe you're more comfortable stickhandling with a smaller paddle or maybe not. I felt like it was the perfect curve for the drag-in-to-snap shot, but didn't love it for much else. Particularly not great for consistent passing (for me at least).
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#11
Posted 21 August 2014 - 01:32 PM
Tried the P14 last night (although it was the Warrior model, W14 Chara).
I was fairly happy with it. I have been primarily using E28/Yakupov and P46/Bergeron-Landeskog as of late.
The W14 was not as short in blade length as many on the internet led on. It does have a smaller side profile, which may end up problematic for me since I play roller (bouncy pucks). I really liked the lie, rocker, depth and the way it opens up. The backhand was still very useable and the pocket on the forehand was good. Just looking down at the blade is visually appealing to me as well. The toe shape reminds me of my Spezza pro stocks!
Although I had a bad night shooting in the game, I transitioned into the curve easily. Shots went where I wanted in terms of height without any real change in my shooting. My bad night was mainly not having enough time to get my head up before letting the shot rip. Kept hitting a big goalie right in the chest. Uggh.
~Sam~
#12
Posted 22 August 2014 - 02:14 PM
try the p38 from reebok. almost like a toned down more closed p92
#13
Posted 22 August 2014 - 03:01 PM
Stick with the P92, just practice rolling your wrists and keeping your shot low.
I've used P92/Sakic/Draper...etc for years, but I have also owned numerous P88s and P14s, but I would never make a permanent switch to either of those 2.
It's all PP, but for me I shoot harder, more accurate, and can handle the puck better with a P92 over the other 2. If P14 came in a blade that wasn't JR sized I would probably give that pattern another chance, P88 never again though.
