

At a glance
The FT8 Pro Youth is a premium, ultralight stick built specifically for young elite players, while the HSM Pro Blackout offers way more curve selection and is likely more affordable for an intermediate player stepping up. If the player is a youth, these sticks don't actually overlap, since the FT8 Pro targets younger kids and the HSM is intermediate-sized.
The numbers
Pick the CCM JetSpeed FT8 Pro Youth
Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Custom (Extra Lite) - Intermediate
CCM
JetSpeed FT8 Pro Youth
HockeyStickMan
Pro Blackout Custom (Extra Lite) - Intermediate
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Comparing curves across brands? See our hockey stick curve chart.
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