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HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Custom (Extra Lite) - Intermediate vs TaggsHockey Classic

Pro Blackout Custom (Extra Lite) - Intermediate
HockeyStickMan$179.99
Classic
TaggsHockey$149.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Taggs Classic is way more affordable and gives you better specs across the board, while the HockeyStickMan Pro leaves you guessing on key details like actual weight and materials. Taggs wins on price, flex range, blade curve options, and transparency, but HockeyStickMan might appeal if you specifically want a hybrid kick point and don't mind the mystery.

The numbers

Weight
400g
Price
CA$180
CA$150CA$30 cheaper
Curves
4 options
9 options5 more
Kick point
Hybrid
Mid

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Custom (Extra Lite) - Intermediate

  • You prefer a hybrid kick point over mid-kick feel
  • You're set on one of those four blade patterns and don't need more options
  • You want to save a few dollars on an intermediate stick

Pick the TaggsHockey Classic

  • You want the best value: cheaper price with elite carbon construction specs listed clearly
  • You need flexibility in shaft flex (9 options vs 2) to dial in your exact preference
  • You want way more blade curve choices to match your playing style
  • You're at intermediate level or higher and want gear that grows with your game

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 Custom (Extra Lite) - Intermediate

TaggsHockey

Classic

Price
$179.99
$149.99
Brand
HockeyStickMan
TaggsHockey
Year
2025
2026
Category
Budget
Performance
Flex options
55, 65
65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 95, 100, 105, 110
Kick point
Hybrid
Mid
Blade patterns
P08, P71, P86, T27
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
N/A
24K Carbon (aerospace-grade blend, 24K weave)
Weight
N/A
400g
Level
Intermediate
Advanced, Elite
Position
N/A
Forward, Defense

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