Alright, I'm going to post this question here since this topic pertains to toe curves.
I currently use a Gionta Curve. And I do like it.
Its almost perfect in my eyes but there a few things that hold me back.
The Pros:
The Lie, Its perfect for myself, I am on the shorter end as well so the low lie helps me out. 5'9.
The Curve itself. I really like how the blade is a true toe curve and slightly opens up. Its not ridiculously open where i sail it over the net. Its nice for accurate shooting.
Its flat in the heel to mid where it helps excel in snappers and slappers. And its nice for passing and receiving. Backhanders are also good.
The cons:
Puck Possession. One thing that happens to me quite frequently, is that the puck rolls off the end of my blade. Sticks handling is meh. But keeping the puck in control when carrying the puck away from my body and such, almost always end with having it escape my blade.
Besides the quick snap shots. Shooting almost becomes one dimensional. To use the blade to its potential, you have to have the puck a bit away from the body and start the puck from the mid and have it roll right off the toe.
When the puck is in close or far from the body, the shots come off weak or are shanked.
So...
I think the problem is the lack of a rocker on the curve.
Im curious to know if the W28 would solve this? I'm also looking at the W88.
I play forward... quick wrist and snapshots are huge in my game, along with the occasional One Timer. Also, having a blade the keeps the backhand viable is important. And lastly, Its important to have a blade that makes passing and receiving pucks with ease and precision. I need the lie to be similar to the Gionta. And have all these components somewhat satisfied. Reason being Im considering the W88 cause I would be wiling to sacrifice the toe, the reason Im hesitant with it is because of the lie and possibly to much rocker.. Idk... HALP
Sorry for the loaded post but Id like some input.