Hockey gear, explained
Your gear should fit the player—and the way they play.
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P88 vs P92: which hockey stick curve should you buy?
Keep the P88 if it already does what you need. If you're considering a P92 or CCM P29, here's what to check on the rack and how to compare the two before buying.
Read the article →How long should your hockey stick be?
The chin-height check gets you close. Receiving passes, moving the puck near your skates and releasing in stride tell you more about where to make the final cut.
Read the article →Where did all the hockey-stick curves go?
Old favourites have slipped off the rack while P92, P28 and P88 keep turning up. Sales claims, player surveys and pro-stock records help explain what changed—and where the older curves went.
Read the article →The short version
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Gear facts
Manufacturer documents and traceable sources come first.
Player experience
Feel and preference stay attributed instead of becoming universal claims.
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