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CCM JetSpeed FT8S Intermediate vs HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout

JetSpeed FT8S Intermediate
CCM$289.99
Pro Blackout
HockeyStickMan$139.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The JetSpeed FT8S costs roughly twice as much but targets intermediate competitive players with lighter weight and premium materials, while the Pro Blackout is a budget-friendly senior stick that still delivers hybrid kick point performance at half the price. You're choosing between investing in a brand-name intermediate stick versus getting solid carbon construction on a budget.

The numbers

Weight
425g
Price
CA$290
CA$140CA$150 cheaper
Curves
4 options
8 options4 more
Kick point
Hybrid
Hybrid

Pick the CCM JetSpeed FT8S Intermediate

  • You're an intermediate player in AA/AAA travel hockey who wants the lightest stick possible
  • You need reliable US availability and warranty coverage
  • You value the hybrid kick point tuned specifically for intermediate play

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout

  • You want to save $150 and get legitimate one-piece carbon construction
  • You need 8 blade curve options instead of 4
  • You're a senior player or don't mind the extra 5 grams for the price savings
  • Free shipping matters to your budget

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 FT8S Intermediate

HockeyStickMan

Pro Blackout

Price
$289.99
$139.99
Brand
CCM
HockeyStickMan
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Performance
Budget
Flex options
55, 65
75, 85
Kick point
Hybrid
Hybrid
Blade patterns
P90TM, P28, P29, P88
P28, P29, P40, P88, P92, W03, W28, W88
Shaft shape
Round
N/A
Construction
One-piece
N/A
Material
Advanced Carbon Matrix, Sigma STP, Carbon Fiber
100% Carbon Layup
Weight
N/A
425g
Level
AA, AAA, Travel
Senior
Position
Forward, Defense
N/A

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