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HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Blue Lite vs True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock C. Tierney

Pro Blackout Blue Lite
HockeyStickMan$179.99
Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock C. Tierney
True$159.97 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Pro Blackout Blue Lite is way more affordable and gives you flexibility to choose your flex and curve, while the Catalyst 9X3 is a pro-spec stick locked into one specific setup that NHL players actually use. You're trading customization and budget friendliness for authenticity and pro-level construction.

The numbers

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

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Blue Lite

  • You want to try different flex options (70, 80, 90) to find what works for your shot
  • Budget matters and you need savings, at CA$180 you're getting solid value
  • You prefer having five curve choices instead of being stuck with one pattern

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock C. Tierney

  • You shoot with enough strength to handle pro-spec stiffness and want that exact NHL-level build
  • You already know T88 is your curve and 90 flex is your number
  • You want the confidence of using the same stick an NHL player actually uses rather than a consumer version

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

True

Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock C. Tierney

Price
$179.99
$159.97 USD
Brand
HockeyStickMan
True
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Budget
Pro Stock
Flex options
70, 80, 90
90
Kick point
Mid
Mid
Blade patterns
P28, P29, P92, W03, W28
T88
Shaft shape
N/A
Round
Construction
N/A
One-piece
Material
18K Carbon Layup
N/A
Weight
365g
N/A
Level
Senior
N/A
Position
N/A
N/A

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