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HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Custom (Extra Lite) - Intermediate vs True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Dave Bastien

Pro Blackout Custom (Extra Lite) - Intermediate
HockeyStickMan$179.99
HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Dave Bastien
True$179.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The HockeyStickMan is way more affordable and gives you flex and curve options to dial in your shot, while the True HZRDUS is a genuine pro-spec stick built for one specific thing: a lightning-quick low-kick release. You're choosing between customization and budget versus locked-in NHL performance.

The numbers

Weight
Price
US$180
Curves
4 options3 more
1 option
Kick point
Hybrid
Low

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

  • You want to try different flex ratings (55 or 65) to find what actually works for you
  • Curve selection matters and you're not sure which blade pattern suits your shot
  • You need to keep it under CA$180 and don't need pro-level stiffness
  • You're still dialing in your preferences at the intermediate level

Pick the True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Dave Bastien

  • You already know you want a low kick point for quick releases and snap shots
  • You have the strength to handle an 85-flex NHL stick
  • You're willing to pay pro stock prices (around US$180) for genuine NHL gear
  • You want the exact build that's used in the league, not a consumer version

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

HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Dave Bastien

Price
$179.99
$179.99 USD
Brand
HockeyStickMan
True
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Budget
Pro Stock
Flex options
55, 65
85
Kick point
Hybrid
Low
Blade patterns
P08, P71, P86, T27
Mid Max
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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