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HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Blue Lite - Intermediate vs True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock F. Gauthier

Pro Blackout Blue Lite - Intermediate
HockeyStickMan$169.99
Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock F. Gauthier
True$159.97 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Pro Blackout Blue Lite gives you way more curve and flex options at an accessible intermediate price, while the Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock is a single-configuration pro-spec stick built around Gauthier's exact setup. If you want to dial in your fit, the HockeyStickMan wins on flexibility; if you want a genuine NHL-grade mid-kick build and the TC2.5 pattern works for you, the True is hard to beat.

The numbers

Weight
365g
Price
US$160
Curves
5 options4 more
1 option
Kick point
Mid
Mid

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Blue Lite - Intermediate

  • You want to choose your own curve and flex rather than inherit someone else's
  • You are an intermediate-level player who does not need a 115 flex pro-spec shaft
  • Budget matters and you want a performance stick without overpaying

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock F. Gauthier

  • You already know the TC2.5 pattern suits your shot and you shoot hard enough to load a 115 flex
  • You want a genuine pro-stock layup and build quality
  • You prefer a round shaft feel and a mid-kick that is built to pro tolerances

HockeyStickMan

Pro Blackout Blue Lite - Intermediate

True

Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock F. Gauthier

Price
$169.99
$159.97 USD
Brand
HockeyStickMan
True
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Performance
Pro Stock
Flex options
50, 60
115
Kick point
Mid
Mid
Blade patterns
P28, P29, P92, W03, W28
TC2.5
Shaft shape
N/A
Round
Construction
N/A
One-piece
Material
18K Carbon Layup
N/A
Weight
365g
N/A
Level
Intermediate
N/A
Position
N/A
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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