At a glance
The Ribcor 96K is way more affordable and offers a wider curve selection, while the HZRDUS Smoke is noticeably lighter at 360g versus 450g and built with elite-grade materials you will actually feel. If budget matters and you want more blade options, the 96K makes sense, but the Smoke is the better stick if you can justify the price jump.
The numbers
Pick the CCM Ribcor 96K
Pick the True HZRDUS Smoke
CCM
Ribcor 96K
True
HZRDUS Smoke
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