

At a glance
The Trigger 9 is noticeably lighter at 370g with a proven pro-level feel, while the Value Blackout is way more affordable at $80 CAD and offers a much wider curve selection. If weight and release speed matter most, you pay for it; if you want a functional low-kick stick on a budget, the Blackout gets the job done.
The numbers
Pick the CCM Ribcor Trigger 9
Pick the HockeyStickMan Value Blackout
CCM
Ribcor Trigger 9
HockeyStickMan
Value Blackout
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Comparing curves across brands? See our hockey stick curve chart.
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