HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Custom (Extra Lite) - Intermediate vs True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock K. Bellows

Pro Blackout Custom (Extra Lite) - Intermediate

HockeyStickMan$179.99

True$159.97 USD

AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Pro Blackout gives you way more curve selection and two flex options to dial in your fit, while the Catalyst 9X3 locks you into one flex and one curve but delivers a genuine NHL pro-stock mid-kick build. If customization matters, the Pro Blackout wins; if you want an authentic pro-spec stick at a solid price, the Catalyst is hard to beat.

The numbers

Weight

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Price

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US$160

Curves

4 options3 more

1 option

Kick point

Hybrid

Mid

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

•You want to choose your own curve from four options
•You need a lower flex like 55 or 65 for a lighter touch on shots
•You prefer a hybrid kick point for quick release from multiple shooting positions

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock K. Bellows

•You shoot with an 85 flex and the T28 curve already works for you
•You want a genuine NHL pro-stock layup with real game-use construction
•You like a mid kick point and want dedicated power behind your shot

HockeyStickMan

Pro Blackout Custom (Extra Lite) - Intermediate

True

Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock K. Bellows

Price

$179.99

$159.97 USD

Brand

HockeyStickMan

True

Year

2025

N/A

Category

Elite

Pro Stock

Flex options

55, 65

85

Kick point

Hybrid

Mid

Blade patterns

P08, P71, P86, T27

T28

Shaft shape

N/A

Round

Construction

N/A

One-piece

Material

N/A

N/A

Weight

N/A

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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