Which curve for my shot style?

[natesdad]

Just broke both of my Bauer XX sticks today...since they are the only sticks I've tried since I got back into the game...it's time to try something else.
My shot is a quick drag from the toe then a snap. I've got a very good strong shot and can clear the puck high off the glass or to center ice etc
I routinely play the puck (both in the corners or racing out to the top of the circles to beat a forward to a puck).
I need some suggestion on what sticks/curves would best fit my style. I'd like a stick as durable as the Bauer XX and hopefully around the $100 range.

[magyarmo]

what you use is up to you. everyone has a different preference.

i use a sherwood featherlite, with my own custom curve.
it's amazing what a stove can do

[snooz]

probably more of a heel curve since its less wrist and more slap...ish

[natesdad]

How do I recognize a so-called 'heel curve' when I see one? I see curves where the blade is 'twisted' and others that a just basic curves of the blade(like my XXs).
I'm reading good things here about RM9s, 9950s,omegas, etc so I may go with one of them, but I need to know which curve would be best. Sticks listed online refer to Hasek, Fleury,etc curves ...that doesn't help me since I'm not familiar with what curves pro goalies are using and how they translate to my shooting style...that's why I'm asking for advice.

[jbgd825]

Which curves did your XXs have?

It should be a Pnumber like P31 or P30

[Weirdo]

Well, it's all preference. Someone with your style of shooting could like a completely different curve. It's like someone what is the best pads are best for his style. Take a look at the pictures of the curves, or go to a store and compare them.

[natesdad]

The XX is a P39. Yeah I'll check out the limited curves they have, but I'm not going to be able to tell what the advantages of a particular curve are just by looking at them.

[Courage1]

How a curve behave for you is all about your release point on the blade. If you look at your curve (P39) much of the blade is "open" meaning the blade wedges up. releasing the puck off an open part of the blade will produce lift. On the P31 you will note that the blade doesnt twist open till part way up (a mid curve) causing the puck t behave differently depending on where you release the puck from. How you shoot in each situation is very personal. All you can do is guess, and then try a few to se how they behave when you are trying to clear a puck.

[rebel_royal]

Could we have more of a discussion on which blads have heel curves vs mid vs toe? Which blades have a closed toe vs open wedge?

RR

[alexcb29]

If you shoot off the toe i think your best bet is the Brodeur, Look at it, it has a toe curve, and i had them before and i shot off the toe with it and it shot great like that, but its not how i like to shoot so i use Raycroft now which is good for shooting from the middle