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The short version: a 9Fifty is an adjustable flat-brim snapback, a 59Fifty is a sized fitted cap with no closure, a 9Forty is an adjustable curved-brim strapback, and a 9Twenty is an unstructured dad hat.
| | 9Fifty | 59Fifty | 9Forty | 9Twenty | |---|---|---|---|---| | Type | Snapback | Fitted | Strapback | Dad hat | | Closure | Plastic snap | None, sized | Adjustable strap | Adjustable strap or buckle | | Brim | Flat | Flat | Curved | Curved | | Crown | Structured, high | Structured, high | Soft, mid | Unstructured, low | | Sizing | One size | Sized to your head | One size | One size | | Panels | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | | Buy it if | You want the classic and don't want to measure | You know your size and want the cleanest line | You prefer a curved brim that still holds shape | You want the softest, least structured look |
If you have never measured your head, buy a 9Fifty. It adjusts, it fits almost everyone, and it is the silhouette the Original Crown is built on.
The A-Frame is not a fifth designation, it is a construction: a shallower, snugger crown whose front two panels meet in an A shape, most often built on the adjustable silhouette.
A structured crown holds its shape whether or not your head fills it, so a 9Fifty sits on your head.
Every shop, address and detail is in the full guide, and the store map covers 21 states.