

At a glance
The Trigger 9 is noticeably lighter and built for senior players who want a proven pro-line stick, while the Blackout is way more affordable and offers a much wider curve selection for players on a budget. The 130g weight difference is real and you will feel it over a full game.
The numbers
Pick the CCM Ribcor Trigger 9
Pick the HockeyStickMan Value Blackout (Intermediate)
CCM
Ribcor Trigger 9
HockeyStickMan
Value Blackout (Intermediate)
New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.
Comparing curves across brands? See our hockey stick curve chart.
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