>   Most of the players I know, myself included, put the torch to
> their sticks and make their own curves. Some like a big hook,
> and some don't. The players know there is a rule against too much
> curve. I don't know why a player would want that much on there
> though because if a curve gets too big, your shot gets harder to
> control and your backhand passing and shooting suffer.
 
I believe this is the reason why there is a rule against too big a of curve.
It's a safety issue. Too big of a curve, and the puck can do wild things.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think that's most of the reason.
 
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