

At a glance
The FT8 is a senior stick with slightly better blade stiffness and brand recognition, while the Blackout Gold Lite is noticeably lighter, way more affordable, and offers a much wider curve selection. If you're an intermediate-level player watching your budget, the Blackout Gold Lite is hard to ignore at CA$80 less.
The numbers
Pick the CCM JetSpeed FT8
Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Gold Lite - Intermediate
CCM
JetSpeed FT8
HockeyStickMan
Pro Blackout Gold Lite - Intermediate
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