HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Custom (Extra Lite) - Intermediate vs True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ryan Graves

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 curve options to find what suits your shot, while the True Catalyst 9X3 is a genuine pro stock stick locked into one specific flex and curve that NHL players actually use. Pick the HockeyStickMan if you're still figuring out your preferences and have a smaller budget, pick the Catalyst if you want pro-spec performance and already know you like a mid-kick feel.

The numbers

Weight

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Price

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US$160

Curves

4 options3 more

1 option

Kick point

Hybrid

Low

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

•You want to spend under $180 and test multiple blade patterns before committing
•You're intermediate and need flexibility in flex options (55 or 65)
•You prefer experimenting with different curves to find your best shot

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ryan Graves

•You shoot hard and want genuine NHL-level construction and specs
•You already know you like mid-kick sticks and the T92 curve works for you
•You're willing to pay pro stock prices for one dialed-in setup that performs

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 Ryan Graves

Price

$179.99

$159.97 USD

Brand

HockeyStickMan

True

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