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CCM Ribcor Trigger 9 vs HockeyStickMan Value Blackout - Junior

Ribcor Trigger 9
CCM$229.99
Value Blackout - Junior
HockeyStickMan$69.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Trigger 9 is noticeably lighter and built for serious senior players, while the Blackout is way more affordable and offers a much wider curve selection for a junior-level stick. If you are shopping for a kid or on a tight budget, these two are not really competing for the same buyer.

The numbers

Weight
370g80g lighter
450g
Price
CA$230
CA$70CA$160 cheaper
Curves
2 options
8 options6 more
Kick point
Low
Low

Pick the CCM Ribcor Trigger 9

  • You are a senior player who wants a fast, proven low-kick release stick
  • You prioritize a lighter stick (80g lighter) for quicker hands and less fatigue
  • You want a trusted pro-lineage platform at a reasonable price point

Pick the HockeyStickMan Value Blackout - Junior

  • You are buying for a junior player who does not need a high-end stick yet
  • You want the flexibility of eight blade patterns to find what works best
  • Budget is the priority and saving over $160 CAD matters more than top-end performance

CCM

Ribcor Trigger 9

HockeyStickMan

Value Blackout - Junior

Price
$229.99
$69.99
Brand
CCM
HockeyStickMan
Year
2024
2025
Category
Performance
Performance
Flex options
70, 75, 85
40, 50
Kick point
Low
Low
Blade patterns
P29, P28
P28, P29, P40, P88, P92, W03, W28, W88
Shaft shape
Oval
N/A
Construction
One-piece
N/A
Material
Carbon fiber
Carbon Construction
Weight
370g
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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