At a glance
The Blackout Extra Lite is noticeably lighter and way more affordable, while the Ribcor 96K brings a much wider shaft engineering story and two well-known curve options in a slightly heavier package. Players who want a purpose-built low-kick stick with a massive blade selection will lean toward the Blackout, while those who want a name-brand feel with ergonomic shaft geometry will prefer the Ribcor.
The numbers
Pick the CCM Ribcor 96K
Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Extra Lite
CCM
Ribcor 96K
HockeyStickMan
Pro Blackout Extra Lite
New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.
Comparing curves across brands? See our hockey stick curve chart.
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