

At a glance
The Trigger 9 is a proven low-kick forward stick at a fair price, while the Blackout Gold Lite is noticeably lighter, way more affordable, and offers a much wider curve selection with a hybrid kick that suits more shot types. If you shoot mostly in stride, the Trigger 9 is dialed in for that, but the Blackout brings more versatility for less money.
The numbers
Pick the CCM Ribcor Trigger 9
Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Gold Lite
CCM
Ribcor Trigger 9
HockeyStickMan
Pro Blackout Gold Lite
New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.
Comparing curves across brands? See our hockey stick curve chart.
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