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HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Blue Lite - Intermediate vs True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Tomas Lavoie

Pro Blackout Blue Lite - Intermediate
HockeyStickMan$169.99
Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Tomas Lavoie
True$159.97 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout is way more affordable and gives you five different curve options to find what suits your shot, while the True Catalyst 9X3 is an NHL-spec stick locked into one exact flex and curve that demands a stronger player to load properly. Pick the HockeyStickMan if you want flexibility and price; pick the Catalyst if you're confident in your strength and want exactly what the pros use.

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're budget conscious and want to spend under 170 dollars CAD
  • You need to try different curves before committing to one pattern
  • You want flex options in 50 or 60 to match your playing style

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Tomas Lavoie

  • You're a stronger player who can handle 105 flex without struggling
  • You want the exact same build NHL players actually use on the ice
  • You shoot a lot and want maximum energy transfer from mid-kick geometry

Which stick should you actually be using?

Your weight and height set the right flex, your budget sets the value. Answer a few quick questions and we'll match you to the stick built for how you play, for free.

HockeyStickMan

Pro Blackout Blue Lite - Intermediate

True

Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Tomas Lavoie

Price
$169.99
$159.97 USD
Brand
HockeyStickMan
True
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Budget
Pro Stock
Flex options
50, 60
105
Kick point
Mid
Mid
Blade patterns
P28, P29, P92, W03, W28
TC4 New
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

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