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CCM JetSpeed FT8 Pro vs HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Red Lite - Junior

JetSpeed FT8 Pro
CCM$439.99
Pro Blackout Red Lite - Junior
HockeyStickMan$119.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The JetSpeed FT8 Pro 2025 is a premium stick built for elite players with top-tier durability and a hybrid kick point, while the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout is a budget junior stick that costs roughly a third of the price. The real difference is whether you need professional-grade performance or a stick that works well enough without breaking the bank.

The numbers

Weight
368g
365g3g lighter
Price
CA$440
CA$120CA$320 cheaper
Curves
4 options
5 options1 more
Kick point
Hybrid
Low

Pick the CCM JetSpeed FT8 Pro

  • You play competitive hockey and want better slash protection from AluPli Composite technology
  • You prefer a hybrid kick point that handles all shot types equally well
  • You can justify the higher price for durability and performance upgrades

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Red Lite - Junior

  • You're buying for a junior player who's still developing their game
  • You want to spend minimal money and don't need elite-level features
  • You prefer a low kick point for quick releases from anywhere on the ice

Which stick should you actually be using?

Your weight and height set the right flex, your budget sets the value. Answer a few quick questions and we'll match you to the stick built for how you play, for free.

CCM

JetSpeed FT8 Pro

HockeyStickMan

Pro Blackout Red Lite - Junior

Price
$439.99
$119.99
Brand
CCM
HockeyStickMan
Year
2025
2025
Category
Mid-Range
Budget
Flex options
20, 30
20, 30, 40
Kick point
Hybrid
Low
Blade patterns
P28, P29, P88, P90TM
P28, P29, P92, W03, W28
Shaft shape
Round
N/A
Construction
Two-piece
N/A
Material
AluPli Composite Sigma ST2X Carbon Fiber
18K Carbon Layup
Weight
368g
365g
Level
Elite, Advanced
Junior
Position
Forward, Defense
N/A

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