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P29 vs P92 Curve: Same Blade? Measured Specs, Lie Options & Which SOYUZ

July 16, 2026

Last updated: October 22, 2026

P29 or P92? We get that question every week – and the answer is shorter than most people think. The P92 (Bauer) and the P29 (CCM) are the most-played curve in hockey, and it is also the blade that ends up in our customers' carts more than any other. We measured both blades in our 3D Curve Lab, photographed them side by side and went through our own order data. Here is what is really the same, where the small differences are, which lie and height variants exist – and which SOYUZ stick gets you a P29 tomorrow.

Short answer: yes, the P92 and the P29 are practically the same blade.

"P92" is Bauer's name, "P29" is CCM's name. Measured, the two shapes differ by 0.2–0.3° in face opening and by 0.6 mm in curve depth. If you come from a Bauer P92, order the P29 from us – you will not feel a difference in the curve. The standard lie is 6 for both, the same as Bauer and CCM.

What exactly is the P29 / P92?

The P29/P92 is the classic mid curve with an open face and a round toe. The curve sits in the middle of the blade – not at the toe like the P28. That is what makes it the all-rounder: lots of contact area under the puck, a quick release, accurate passes and still good handling.

Property	P29 / P92
Curve type	Mid curve
Face	Open
Toe shape	Round
Curve depth	Medium
Lie (standard)	6 – same as Bauer/CCM (what lie means)
Ideal for	Shooting, passing, handling – the all-rounder
Known players	Nathan MacKinnon and Nico Hischier (P29); Joe Sakic and Nicklas Bäckström (P92)
At ABSHockey	Custom from 1 stick; P29 in stock in all seven SOYUZ senior models

Brand equivalents: Bauer P92 · CCM P29 · Warrior W03 · True TC2. If your shop lists one of these four names, you are talking about the same basic shape.

Measured: P92, P29, P90TM and P28 compared

There are plenty of opinions about curves. That is why we measure every blade on the CAD model SOYUZ uses for production. The values come from our 3D Curve Lab:

Curve	Blade length mm	Height mm	Curve depth mm	Face opening mid	Face opening toe
P29	285.3	74.2	12.1	6.4°	11.2°
P92	287.7	74.8	11.5	6.2°	10.9°
P90TM	285.3	74.2	12.0	6.6°	11.1°
P28	273.1	74.1	11.2	5.6°	11.6°
P88	276.3	72.4	13.3	2.0°	4.9°

Source: SOYUZ CAD data, analysed in the ABSHockey Curve Lab. P29, P90TM, P28 and P88: standard blade (ST). P92: CLASSIC SPR blade (SBT). Lie values are deliberately left out – they depend on the blade variant.

How to read the table: Face opening shows in degrees how far the blade face is opened upwards – in the middle and at the toe. The bigger the value, the easier it is to lift the puck. Curve depth shows how strongly the blade is curved overall.

P92 vs P29: differences below what you can feel

6.2° vs 6.4° in the middle, 10.9° vs 11.2° at the toe. The P92 is 2.4 mm longer and curved 0.6 mm less deep. On top of that, the P92 file in the lab is the CLASSIC SPR blade while the P29 is the standard blade – so part of the difference comes from the blade type, not the curve. Our conclusion after measuring: if you play a Bauer P92, order the P29 from us.

SOYUZ P92 vs P29 hockey blade 3D renderings side by side – mid curve with open face — P92 and P29 rendered in 3D from SOYUZ production data: the same mid curve, the same open face.

P29 vs P90TM: the surprise from the lab

Identical blade length and height, curve depth 12.1 vs 12.0 mm, almost the same face opening. Measured, the P90TM is nearly a P29 – the difference is the toe, which is shaped differently on the P90TM, and the lie. If you are torn between the two, overlay them in the Curve Lab.

P29 vs P28: similar toe, different starting point

At the toe both are similarly open (11.2° vs 11.6°). The difference: the P28 is 12 mm shorter and less open in the middle – the curve sits further forward. That is the difference between a mid curve and a toe curve, in two numbers. Compare P29 and P28 in 3D →

SOYUZ P92 and P29 hockey stick blades photographed from above – real carbon blades compared — Real SOYUZ blades photographed from above: P92 on the left, P29 on the right. Same basic shape; small deviations also come from the camera angle and blade type.

The P29 family: lie variants, +1/4, P29M and P92M

At ABSHockey "P29" is not a single blade but a small family. So you pick the right one:

Variant	What is different	Available
P29	Standard, lie 6	Custom from 1 stick · in stock
P29 +1/4	Taller blade for more control on passes and shots	Custom from 1 stick (lie 6)
P29M	Taller max blade (76 mm) with a flat lie 3 or 4	Pro Custom from 3 sticks
P92M	Taller P92 (75.6 mm), CLASSIC SPR only	Pro Custom from 3 sticks

Our recommendation if you want a taller blade: the P29 +1/4. If you also want a high-kick shaft, take the P92M on the CLASSIC SPR – the difference between P29 +1/4 and P92M is minimal. Why taller blades make a difference at all is explained in our guide to P29 +1/4, P92M and P28M.

The Curve Lab also lists two more lie variants of the P29: lie 5.5 (right-handed only) and lie 7 (left-handed only). If you need one of them, message us before ordering.

Most chosen: what our customers order

Of 270 SOYUZ player sticks ordered from us between July 22 and October 19, 2026, 26% had the P29 – number one, ahead of the P28 at 24%. Add the P92 (9%) and it is one stick in three. The P86 follows with 11%, the P90TM with 7%.

That does not mean the P29 is the best blade for everyone. It means: if you are unsure, you are in good company with it – and you will rarely go wrong.

How does the P29 / P92 play on the ice?

Its biggest strength: it has hardly any weaknesses. This is how we rate each discipline:

Wrist shot (quick release)5/5

Snapshot5/5

Saucer pass / passing5/5

Puck handling4/5

Slapshot4/5

Lifting the puck4/5

Receiving passes3/5

Backhand3/5

Rating by the ABSHockey team based on blade geometry and on-ice feedback. 5 = outstanding, 1 = weak.

Who is the P29 / P92 for – and who not?

✅ Right for you if …	❌ Probably not if …
you want a versatile all-round curve	you prefer a completely neutral, flat blade (→ P88)
you shoot and pass equally	you play almost only on your backhand
you are unsure and want to avoid mistakes	you want extreme toe drags and dangles (→ P28)
you come from a Bauer P92 or CCM P29	you are used to a closed heel curve (→ P02/P05)

🏒 Self-check: what type of player are you?

🎯 "I just want a curve that does everything well"

The P29 is your match. Versatile, forgiving, available everywhere. See the P29 in stock →

🎬 "I'm a playmaker – breakouts and accurate passes"

Top choice. For saucer passes and precise passing the P29 is outstanding.

🎯 "I'm a sniper and dangler – toe drags and the fastest release"

Borderline. The P29 shoots great, but for toe drags the P28 is more specialised.

🧊 "I'm a defenseman – hard, low slapshots and a reliable backhand"

Possible, but check the P88. With its almost neutral face (2.0° in the middle instead of 6.4°) the P88 is often the better choice.

Which SOYUZ suits the P29?

The curve decides how the puck leaves the blade. The shaft decides how fast. The P29 is in stock in all seven senior models – so all you choose is the kick point:

Model	Kick point	Comparable to	In stock (SR)
ARCANE	Ultra-low	closest: Bauer Vapor Flylite / CCM Ribcor Trigger	CHF 268
RAPID	Ultra-low	closest: Bauer Vapor Flylite / CCM Ribcor Trigger	CHF 285
AURORA	Low	Bauer Vapor Flylite / CCM Ribcor Trigger	CHF 204
STD PRO	Low	no direct equivalent – durable, 400 g	CHF 187
HIT GRIT	Hybrid	CCM JetSpeed	CHF 245
MASTER FRST	Mid	CCM Tacks	CHF 235
CLASSIC SPR	High	Bauer Nexus	CHF 235

Prices and stock as of October 22, 2026. In stock in flex 70, 75 and 85 (AURORA also 80), left and right, while stocks last.

Rules of thumb: lots of wrist shots from the slot → ARCANE, RAPID or AURORA. Coming from a JetSpeed → HIT GRIT. Lots of slapshots from the blue line → MASTER FRST or CLASSIC SPR. For flex: roughly your body weight in kg, lower if in doubt (flex chart). Find the right length in our size chart, and more on low, mid and high kick in the kick point guide.

In-stock sticks ordered by 2 pm usually reach you in Switzerland the next day. Custom sticks with your name, grip and flex take 4–6 weeks.

Ready for your P29?

In stock in all seven senior models – or custom with the flex, length, grip and name of your choice.

P29 in stock → Build a custom stick Stick finder

Our verdict

The P92 and the P29 are the same blade with two names – measured, photographed and the first choice in more than a third of our orders. It does almost everything very well and forgives a lot. If your game is very specific, the P28 (toe, dangles) or the P88 (neutral, backhand) is the more specialised blade. For everyone else: with the P29 you are almost always right.

FAQ: P29 / P92 curve

Are the P92 and P29 the same curve?

Yes, practically. "P92" is Bauer's name, "P29" is CCM's. Measured, they differ by 0.2–0.3° in face opening – less than you can feel on the ice.

I play a Bauer P92 – what do I order from SOYUZ?

The P29. It matches the Bauer P92, is available on every SOYUZ model and is in stock in all seven senior models.

What lie does the P29 have?

Standard is lie 6 – the same as Bauer and CCM. The taller P29 +1/4 is also available as a custom with lie 6, the P29M with a flat lie 3 or 4.

Is the P29 good for beginners?

Yes. It is more forgiving than a pure toe curve and covers all basic techniques. Only the neutral P88 is even friendlier on the backhand.

P29 or P28 – what is the difference?

The P29 is a mid curve (curve in the middle, versatile), the P28 a toe curve (curve at the front, built for a quick release and dangles). The P28 blade is also 12 mm shorter.

Isn't the P90TM the same as the P29?

Almost. Length, height and face opening are nearly identical, but the P90TM has a different toe and a different lie. Details in our P90TM article.

Which NHL players use the P29?

Nathan MacKinnon and Nico Hischier play the P29; Joe Sakic and Nicklas Bäckström are the best-known P92 players. More on Hischier's stick in our spec check.