Find the curve you're used to at ABSHockey. Every SOYUZ curve with its lie value, characteristics and the equivalents from Bauer, CCM, Warrior and True.
How to find your curve
You don't need to know the SOYUZ names. There are three routes to your curve, and all three lead to the same place:
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Via the brand you play today. Type "P92", "P28", "W88" or "TC2" into the search field – the guide shows every SOYUZ curve that lists this pattern as an equivalent.
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Via the player. Search for a name such as Radulov, Kane or Ovechkin. 52 of the 129 curves are linked to pros who actually play that curve.
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Via the characteristics. Filter by curve type (heel, mid, toe), by open or closed face, by round or square toe – or by which stick model the curve can be ordered on.
If you have two favourites and can't decide, put them on top of each other in the curve comparison and see the differences in curvature, face angle and lie at a glance.
What the lie value means
The lie is the angle between the shaft and the bottom edge of the blade. It determines whether the blade sits flat on the ice when you stand in your normal posture. Each lie step is roughly two degrees: the higher the number, the more upright the shaft stands.
You don't have to work the value out – your current stick tells you. Look at the tape or the wear on the bottom edge of the blade: if only the toe wears down, your lie is too low. If only the heel wears down, it's too high. Even wear across the whole bottom edge means the lie fits.
In this guide, 127 of the 129 curves have lie values listed, from 4 to 8.5. By far the most common range is 6 to 7 – 48 curves sit there. For the remaining 13 curves the lie is not documented yet; in that case just ask before you order.
Curve type: where the curvature sits
The curve type describes at which point along the blade the curvature begins. It is the property with the greatest influence on how a blade feels.
As a rule of thumb: the further the curvature moves towards the toe, the easier it gets to lift the puck quickly – and the more practice the backhand takes. If you shoot a lot from the blue line, heel or mid is usually the better choice.
Face and toe: face angle and blade tip
Two further details appear on every card:
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Face (blade face angle): An open face is tilted upwards and lifts the puck by itself – good for shots into the top corner, a little trickier for flat passes. A closed face keeps the puck lower and delivers harder, flatter shots. Of the curves classified so far, 72 are open and three are closed.
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Toe (blade tip): A round toe is more agile on toe drags and in tight battles. A square toe has more surface and is more stable for blocking passes and on faceoffs. 71 curves have a round toe, five a square one.
From Bauer, CCM, Warrior or True to SOYUZ
81 of the 129 curves list at least one equivalent from a major brand: 59 for CCM, 34 for Bauer, 9 for Warrior, 6 for True. The most common switches:
An example of the path across brands: the Bauer P92 is called P29 at CCM, W03 at Warrior and TC2 at True – with us you'll find it as P92, or as the slightly more upright variant P92B. If you play a Bauer P28, you end up at the SOYUZ P28; if you play a CCM P29, at the P29.
What "+1/4" means
Four curves in the guide carry the "+1/4" suffix: P28 +1/4, P28 +1/4 in lie 6.0, P29 +1/4 and P88 +1/4. This is not a different curvature profile but a blade that is a quarter inch taller on the same base curve. More surface means: a larger contact zone on the shot, more security when receiving hard passes and when blocking – at minimally more weight. If you're happy with your curve but would like a bigger blade, this is the right choice.
Standard curves, Pro Custom and availability
Every card states which stick models the curve can be ordered on:
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Standard models (STD PRO, AURORA, ARCANE, RAPID, HIT GRIT and MASTER FRST) – 75 of the 129 curves.
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Classic SPR – 20 curves.
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On request only – 6 curves that are not yet permanently listed in the configurator.
Six of the seven models share the same blade selection – STD PRO, AURORA, ARCANE, RAPID, HIT GRIT and MASTER FRST. Only the Classic SPR has its own, smaller list, but with curves the other models don't offer. One exception in the other direction: the P92 is not listed for ARCANE, RAPID and MASTER FRST.
Four curves are marked as standard curves: P92, P29, P28 and P86. They cover most of the demand and are available with no minimum order quantity. All other curves run through Pro Custom: from 3 sticks up, at the same price as a regular custom stick. Details are with the custom sticks, and for larger quantities under team orders.
How these details come about
So you can judge how reliable the data is:
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The images are technical renderings of the respective blade shape, not photographs of sticks. They show the curve in profile and from the side, each in the lie position stated on the card.
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The lie value comes from the blade's manufacturing drawing.
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Curve type, face and toe are derived from the same geometry and describe the character of the blade – they are not measurements but a classification.
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The brand equivalents are approximations, not identical builds. Bauer, CCM, Warrior and True build their patterns differently; we match what comes closest in curvature profile, face angle, toe shape and depth. Two blades with the same name are not automatically identical.
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The pro names are players who have ordered or played this blade at SOYUZ as pro stock. The NHL entry next to it, by contrast, names a player known for the corresponding brand pattern – that player does not play a SOYUZ.
If something looks wrong to you or you can't find your curve: drop us a line, we'll look into it and keep adding to the database.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find out which curve I currently play?
With almost every manufacturer the name is on the blade itself, usually on the back near the heel, sometimes on the shaft just above the blade. Typical markings are "P92", "P28", "W03" or "TC2". If you can't find anything, a photo of the blade from the side helps – then we'll identify it for you.
Is the SOYUZ P92 identical to the Bauer P92?
No, and that applies to all brand equivalents. It is the blade that comes closest to the Bauer P92 in curvature profile, face angle and toe shape. Small differences in depth and lie remain. If you want to switch very precisely, compare the outlines directly on top of each other in the curve comparison.
Which curve suits beginners?
A mid curve with a moderate face angle, for example the P92 or the P29. It's the most forgiving: passes come out flat, wrist shots go high enough, and the backhand stays controllable. Pronounced toe curves only pay off once puck handling and shooting technique are in place.
Can I order every curve on every model?
No. Every card lists the possible models under "Available for". 76 curves are available on the standard models – which includes the Master FRST – and 20 on the Classic SPR. Six blades are currently available on request only.
What does a pro stock curve cost extra?
Nothing. The price of a custom stick depends on the model and the size, not on the curve. With Pro Custom there is only a minimum order quantity of 3 sticks.
What is the difference between lie and curve type?
The curve type says where the blade curves (heel, middle, toe). The lie says at what angle the blade sits on the shaft. Two blades can have the same curve type and still feel completely different because their lie is one step apart.
I shoot left – does the guide apply to me too?
Yes, all curves are available left-handed and right-handed. The only exception is the P71, which is available left-handed only. The images show one version each; the shape is identical when mirrored.
Standard curve
