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

Pro Blackout Custom (Extra Lite) - Intermediate
HockeyStickMan$179.99
Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Tomas Lavoie
True$159.97 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout is way more affordable and gives you flexibility to pick your flex and curve, while the True Catalyst 9X3 locks you into one fixed setup but gives you a genuine NHL stick built for pure shooting power. Price and customization versus pro-spec performance and mid-kick feel.

The numbers

Weight
Price
US$160
Curves
4 options3 more
1 option
Kick point
Hybrid
Mid

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

  • You want to test different flex ratings (55 or 65) without spending a lot of money
  • You need to try multiple blade curves to find what works for your shot
  • You're on a tight budget at CA$180

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Tomas Lavoie

  • You shoot hard and want a mid-kick that loads energy into your releases
  • You're strong enough for a 105 flex pro-spec stick
  • You want an actual NHL player's stick build and don't need curve options

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

True

Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Tomas Lavoie

Price
$179.99
$159.97 USD
Brand
HockeyStickMan
True
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Budget
Pro Stock
Flex options
55, 65
105
Kick point
Hybrid
Mid
Blade patterns
P08, P71, P86, T27
TC4 New
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

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