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CCM Ribcor Trigger 9 Pro vs HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Red Lite - Intermediate

Ribcor Trigger 9 Pro
CCM$429.99
Pro Blackout Red Lite - Intermediate
HockeyStickMan$169.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Trigger 9 Pro is noticeably lighter and built with pro-grade carbon, but the HSM Pro Blackout Red Lite is way more affordable and offers a much wider curve selection for an intermediate-level stick. If you are a senior player chasing every performance edge, the price gap is hard to ignore but so is the performance gap.

The numbers

Weight
345g20g lighter
365g
Price
CA$430
CA$170CA$260 cheaper
Curves
2 options
5 options3 more
Kick point
Low
Low

Pick the CCM Ribcor Trigger 9 Pro

  • You are a senior player and need the lightest, most responsive option available
  • You want the fastest low-kick release CCM currently makes
  • Budget is not a dealbreaker and you want pro-level build quality

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Red Lite - Intermediate

  • You are an intermediate player and the senior stick is physically too stiff or too long
  • You want more curve options to find the right fit for your shot
  • You want a capable low-kick stick without spending more than CA$170

CCM

Ribcor Trigger 9 Pro

HockeyStickMan

Pro Blackout Red Lite - Intermediate

Price
$429.99
$169.99
Brand
CCM
HockeyStickMan
Year
2024
2025
Category
Elite
Performance
Flex options
70, 75, 80, 85
50, 60
Kick point
Low
Low
Blade patterns
P29, P28
P28, P29, P92, W03, W28
Shaft shape
Round
N/A
Construction
One-piece
N/A
Material
ACU-Flex carbon fibre
18K Carbon Layup
Weight
345g
365g
Level
Senior
Intermediate
Position
Forward
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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