The A91A / Drury Curve – The Ultimate Heel Curve for Slapshots, Saucer Passes & Net-Front Plays

Before we dive in: the Drury curve goes by different names depending on the brand.
Here’s the overview:

ABSHockey: A91A
Bauer: P91A
Warrior: W05
Sherwood: PP05
CCM: P15 / P20
Formerly Easton: E6 / P6

This way, you know exactly which pattern corresponds to the Drury curve – no matter which brand you’re used to.

The P91A (Drury) is the ultimate classic among heel curves. A massive, straight heel-wedge design (inspired by a golf wedge) that delivers booming one-timers, silky smooth saucer passes, and deadly roof-shots around the crease.

Big names like Shea Weber and John Tavares used nothing else for years. Before the NHL increased the allowed curve depth from ½" to ¾", the Drury was the biggest (legal) curve pros could get — and for a long time, it was the most-played pattern in the entire NHL.

Even though it has become rarer today, the Drury remains a true classic. It offers tremendous control and power, especially for players who like to work heavily off the heel of the blade.

Technical Details

• Available in Senior and Intermediate

• Left-handed or right-handed

• Heel wedge; deep and very open curve

• Straight mid-section, long blade profile

• Round toe

• Square heel rocker

• Very aggressive loft

• Long and highly forgiving

A Weapon in Front of the Net

The open wedge design makes the A91A ideal for players who operate around the crease:

• Perfect for deflecting shots

• The long blade gives reliable control on tips

• The high loft allows you to easily chip rebounds top shelf

If you love crashing the net, screening the goalie, or finishing in tight, the Drury gives you a toolbox few other curves can match.

A Defender’s Best Friend

Defensemen benefit massively from the P91A/A91A:

Defensive Zone / Breakouts

The large loft helps you:

• Clear the puck high off the glass

• Gently lob it into the neutral zone

• Defuse dangerous situations with ease

The straight mid-section and long blade are ideal for:

• Forehand and backhand passing

• Clean, long breakout passes

• Easy saucer passes over opposing sticks

Offensive Blue Line

At the blue line, the A91A shows its true strength:

• Huge sweet spot for slapshots and one-timers

• High loft helps you elevate the puck with ease

• Perfect for defensemen who shoot often or hard from distance

It’s no surprise that Shea Weber, one of the hardest shooters in NHL history, relied on the Drury pattern.

Pros

• Effortless saucer passes thanks to heel wedge + long blade

• Massive sweet spot – perfect for slapshots and snapshots

• Very forgiving for receiving passes and stickhandling

• Easier backhand passing and shooting thanks to the straight mid-section

• Ideal for net-front battles and deflections

Cons

• The large loft requires good wrist roll to keep shots low

• Long blade can feel bulky in tight board battles

• Square heel rocker makes extremely quick-release shots harder

• No toe hook → toe-drags & toe-shots less dominant

Conclusion

The A91A / Drury curve is a timeless classic and the perfect choice for:

• Defensemen with a heavy shot

• Players who work around the crease

• Anyone who loves long, stable passes and easy saucers

• Shooters who like to go “top shelf”

If you want maximum power and control from the heel of the blade, there is no way around the A91A.