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

HockeyStickMan$179.99

True$159.97 USD

AI Breakdown

At a glance

The HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout is way more affordable and gives you four different blade curves to find your shot, while the True Catalyst 9X3 is a genuine pro-spec stick locked into one NHL mid-kick setup. Budget matters here: you're looking at roughly CA$180 versus US$160, but the real difference is flexibility versus locked-in performance.

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 experiment with different curves without dropping serious cash
•You're still figuring out what blade pattern works best for your shot
•You prefer lighter flex options (55 or 65) for faster release

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock K. Bellows

•You've already committed to a mid-kick, pro-spec feel and trust the T28 pattern
•You shoot hard enough to handle an 85 flex without it feeling dead in your hands
•You want the exact same build NHL players use in actual games

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.

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HockeyStickMan

Pro Blackout Custom (Extra Lite) - Intermediate

True

Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock K. Bellows

Price

$179.99

$159.97 USD

Brand

HockeyStickMan

True

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