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

Pro Blackout Custom (Extra Lite) - Intermediate
HockeyStickMan$179.99
HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Taylor Hall
True$189.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Pro Blackout is way more affordable at $180 CAD and gives you flexibility with two flex options and four blade curves to find your fit. The True HZRDUS is a pro-spec stick locked into one high-flex build designed for NHL-level shooters who want that specific low-kick Taylor Hall setup.

The numbers

Weight
Price
US$190
Curves
4 options3 more
1 option
Kick point
Hybrid
Low

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

  • You want to spend less money and actually try different flex ratings
  • You're still dialing in what curve and flex feel best for your game
  • You need an intermediate stick that won't break the bank

Pick the True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Taylor Hall

  • You're a strong shooter who already knows you want a 100 flex low-kick stick
  • You specifically want the NHL pro-stock build quality and materials
  • You're copying Taylor Hall's exact setup and that TC2 Mod curve is your pattern

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 Taylor Hall

Price
$179.99
$189.99 USD
Brand
HockeyStickMan
True
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Budget
Pro Stock
Flex options
55, 65
100
Kick point
Hybrid
Low
Blade patterns
P08, P71, P86, T27
TC2 Mod
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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