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CCM Ribcor Trigger 9 Pro vs HockeyStickMan Value Blackout - Junior

Ribcor Trigger 9 Pro
CCM$429.99
Value Blackout - Junior
HockeyStickMan$69.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Trigger 9 Pro is noticeably lighter and a true elite-grade stick, but the Blackout is way more affordable and offers a much wider curve selection for junior players finding their preferred shot. These two sticks are not really competing for the same buyer since one is a senior elite stick and the other is a junior budget option.

The numbers

Weight
345g105g lighter
450g
Price
CA$430
CA$70CA$360 cheaper
Curves
2 options
8 options6 more
Kick point
Low
Low

Pick the CCM Ribcor Trigger 9 Pro

  • You are a senior player who wants the fastest low kick release CCM builds
  • You shoot primarily wrist shots and snapshots in tight spaces
  • You can justify spending CA$430 on a pro-level stick

Pick the HockeyStickMan Value Blackout - Junior

  • You are buying for a junior player on a tight budget
  • Your player is still experimenting with blade patterns and needs variety to find the right fit
  • You do not want to spend serious money on a stick a growing kid will outgrow soon

CCM

Ribcor Trigger 9 Pro

HockeyStickMan

Value Blackout - Junior

Price
$429.99
$69.99
Brand
CCM
HockeyStickMan
Year
2024
2025
Category
Elite
Performance
Flex options
70, 75, 80, 85
40, 50
Kick point
Low
Low
Blade patterns
P29, P28
P28, P29, P40, P88, P92, W03, W28, W88
Shaft shape
Round
N/A
Construction
One-piece
N/A
Material
ACU-Flex carbon fibre
Carbon Construction
Weight
345g
450g
Level
Senior
Junior
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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