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HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Blue Lite vs TaggsHockey ACTN3

Pro Blackout Blue Lite
HockeyStickMan$179.99
ACTN3
TaggsHockey$184.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Pro Blackout Blue Lite is a straightforward budget option that saves you five bucks, while the ACTN3 is 20 grams lighter and built with better carbon construction that you'll actually feel in shot response. Stick 2 gives you nearly double the curve options and custom builds, but Stick 1 gets you playing for almost nothing if budget is tight.

The numbers

Weight
365g
345g20g lighter
Price
CA$180CA$5 cheaper
CA$185
Curves
5 options
9 options4 more
Kick point
Mid
Mid

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Blue Lite

  • You're on a tight budget and five bucks matters
  • You just need a solid mid-kick stick without overthinking it
  • You're fine with five blade patterns and standard flex steps

Pick the TaggsHockey ACTN3

  • You want a noticeably lighter stick that doesn't feel whippy
  • You care about blade pattern choice and might want a specific curve
  • You value the extra flex options (75 and 85) for fine-tuning your flex
  • You're intermediate or better and want boron-reinforced carbon that lasts longer

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

TaggsHockey

ACTN3

Price
$179.99
$184.99
Brand
HockeyStickMan
TaggsHockey
Year
2025
2026
Category
Budget
Performance
Flex options
70, 80, 90
70, 75, 80, 85
Kick point
Mid
Mid
Blade patterns
P28, P29, P92, W03, W28
p02-lidstrom, pm9-modano, p28-eichel, p28m, p88-kane, p90t-drury, p05, p92-matthews, p92m
Shaft shape
N/A
Round
Construction
N/A
One-piece
Material
18K Carbon Layup
24K Carbon + 2% Boron
Weight
365g
345g
Level
Senior
Intermediate, Advanced, Elite
Position
N/A
Forward, Defense

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