At a glance
The Ribcor 96K is way more affordable in USD and covers two levels of play, but the Pro Blackout Red Lite is noticeably lighter at 365g versus 450g and offers a much wider curve selection for senior players. If weight and curve options matter most, the HSM stick wins; if budget and shaft feel are priorities, the CCM holds its own.
The numbers
Pick the CCM Ribcor 96K
Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Red Lite
CCM
Ribcor 96K
HockeyStickMan
Pro Blackout Red Lite
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Comparing curves across brands? See our hockey stick curve chart.
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