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

JetSpeed FT8 Pro Youth
CCM$219.99 USD
Pro Blackout Red Lite - Junior
HockeyStickMan$119.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The JetSpeed FT8 Pro is noticeably lighter at 209g versus 365g on the Blackout, which makes a real difference in stick handling for a young player. The Blackout costs half the price and gives you way more curve options (5 patterns vs 2), but you're getting budget-level tech versus elite pro-level construction.

The numbers

Weight
209g156g lighter
365g
Price
US$220
Curves
2 options
5 options3 more
Kick point
Hybrid
Low

Pick the CCM JetSpeed FT8 Pro Youth

  • Your kid is a serious player who benefits from a lighter stick for speed and control
  • You want the exact same tech as pro players use, just sized down
  • Blade feel and performance matter more than saving money
  • Your kid prefers P28 or P29 curves

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Red Lite - Junior

  • Budget is the main concern and you need to save $100
  • You want more curve choices to experiment with what works best
  • Weight difference won't matter much for your player's level or style
  • You need flex options beyond 20 and 30

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 Youth

HockeyStickMan

Pro Blackout Red Lite - Junior

Price
$219.99 USD
$119.99
Brand
CCM
HockeyStickMan
Year
2025
2025
Category
Elite
Budget
Flex options
20, 30
20, 30, 40
Kick point
Hybrid
Low
Blade patterns
P28, P29
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
209g
365g
Level
Elite, Advanced
Junior
Position
Forward, Defense
N/A

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