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CCM Ribcor 96K vs HockeyStickMan Pro Whiteout Prototype - Intermediate

Ribcor 96K
CCM$179.99 USD
Pro Whiteout Prototype - Intermediate
HockeyStickMan$169.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Whiteout Prototype is noticeably lighter at 325g versus 450g and way more affordable at CA$170, but the Ribcor 96K gives you a much wider flex range and more documented construction details. If weight and price are your priorities, the HSM stick wins on paper, but the Ribcor 96K offers more known quantity in terms of build quality and options.

The numbers

Weight
450g
325g125g lighter
Price
US$180
Curves
2 options
5 options3 more
Kick point
Low
Low

Pick the CCM Ribcor 96K

  • You play in the US and want a known mid-range stick with clear specs
  • You need a higher flex like 75 or 85
  • You want a stick with proven shaft geometry and blade tech behind it

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Whiteout Prototype - Intermediate

  • You want the lightest intermediate stick possible at 325g
  • You are on a tighter budget and CA$170 fits better than US$180
  • You want more curve options including P92, W03, or W28 beyond just P28 and P29

CCM

Ribcor 96K

HockeyStickMan

Pro Whiteout Prototype - Intermediate

Price
$179.99 USD
$169.99
Brand
CCM
HockeyStickMan
Year
2025
2025
Category
Mid-Range
Performance
Flex options
55, 65, 75, 85
50, 60
Kick point
Low
Low
Blade patterns
P28, P29
P28, P29, P92, W03, W28
Shaft shape
Round
N/A
Construction
Two-piece
N/A
Material
Carbon Fiberglass Blend
24K Carbon Layup
Weight
450g
325g
Level
Performance, Intermediate
Intermediate
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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