

At a glance
The FT8 Pro is a top-tier senior stick with stronger durability tech and a wider flex range, while the Blackout Gold Lite is way more affordable and nearly the same weight but built for intermediate players with lower flex options. If you shoot hard and want elite-level protection, the price gap matters here.
The numbers
Pick the CCM JetSpeed FT8 Pro
Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Gold Lite - Intermediate
CCM
JetSpeed FT8 Pro
HockeyStickMan
Pro Blackout Gold Lite - Intermediate
New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.
Comparing curves across brands? See our hockey stick curve chart.
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