CCM Ribcor 96K vs HockeyStickMan Value Blackout

CCM$179.99 USD

HockeyStickMan$79.99

AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Ribcor 96K costs more than double the Value Blackout but gives you a noticeably lighter stick (450g vs 500g) with better engineering and more flex options for your playing style. The Value Blackout is way more affordable and covers nearly every curve pattern you'd want, but you're carrying extra weight and getting generic construction that might vary between sticks.

The numbers

Weight

450g50g lighter

500g

Price

US$180

US$80US$100 cheaper

Curves

2 options

5 options3 more

Kick point

Low

Pick the CCM Ribcor 96K

•You want a stick that feels responsive and snappy on quick releases without the premium price tag
•You need specific flex options like 55 or 65 for lighter or heavier play styles
•Weight matters to you and you want consistent quality control on every stick

Pick the HockeyStickMan Value Blackout

•Your budget is tight and $80 is the absolute limit
•You already know your curve preference and don't need to experiment with flex
•You don't mind potentially uneven stick quality and just want something that works

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.

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CCM

Ribcor 96K

HockeyStickMan

Value Blackout

Price

$179.99 USD

$79.99

Brand

CCM

HockeyStickMan

Year