

At a glance
The Ribcor 96K is a more refined mid-range stick with better shaft engineering and blade tech, while the HSM Value Blackout is a way more affordable junior option with a much wider curve selection. If you're buying for a junior player, the price difference alone is massive.
The numbers
Pick the CCM Ribcor 96K
Pick the HockeyStickMan Value Blackout - Junior
CCM
Ribcor 96K
HockeyStickMan
Value Blackout - Junior
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Comparing curves across brands? See our hockey stick curve chart.
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