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CCM Ribcor 96K vs HockeyStickMan Pro Whiteout Prototype

Ribcor 96K
CCM$179.99 USD
Pro Whiteout Prototype
HockeyStickMan$179.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Ribcor 96K gives you a known lightweight low-kick option at a clear price point, while the Whiteout Prototype offers a much wider curve selection and elite-tier positioning but comes with almost no published specs to evaluate. The Whiteout is the more serious stick on paper, but the missing weight, material, and build info makes it hard to recommend blindly over a stick you know exactly what you're getting with.

The numbers

Weight
450g
Price
US$180
Curves
2 options
8 options6 more
Kick point
Low
Hybrid

Pick the CCM Ribcor 96K

  • You want a true low kick point for quick releases off the hands
  • You prefer a lighter stick and confirmed weight matters to you
  • You want P28 or P29 and a known, proven construction

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Whiteout Prototype

  • You need a curve outside P28 or P29, the eight options here are way more versatile
  • You shoot with a hybrid kick style and want flex options starting at 70
  • You are comfortable buying a stick without confirmed weight or materials and can test it yourself

CCM

Ribcor 96K

HockeyStickMan

Pro Whiteout Prototype

Price
$179.99 USD
$179.99
Brand
CCM
HockeyStickMan
Year
2025
2025
Category
Mid-Range
Elite
Flex options
55, 65, 75, 85
70, 80, 90
Kick point
Low
Hybrid
Blade patterns
P28, P29
P28, P29, P40, P88, P92, W03, W28, W88
Shaft shape
Round
N/A
Construction
Two-piece
N/A
Material
Carbon Fiberglass Blend
N/A
Weight
450g
N/A
Level
Performance, Intermediate
Senior
Position
Forward, Defense
N/A

New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.

Comparing curves across brands? See our hockey stick curve chart.

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