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

Pro Blackout Custom (Extra Lite) - Intermediate
HockeyStickMan$179.99
HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Tyler Bertuzzi
True$159.97 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The HockeyStickMan is way more affordable and gives you flexibility with four curve options and two flex choices, but the True HZRDUS is a genuine pro-spec stick built to NHL specs with a faster low kick that serious shooters will feel immediately.

The numbers

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

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

  • You're budget conscious and want to try different curves without spending big money
  • You need flex options (55 or 65) to dial in your exact preference
  • You're still figuring out what curve pattern works best for you

Pick the True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Tyler Bertuzzi

  • You shoot hard and want that fast-release low-kick feel NHL players use
  • You already know you like the T28 curve and a 90 flex
  • You want pro-spec quality construction and don't mind the stiffer stick

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 Tyler Bertuzzi

Price
$179.99
$159.97 USD
Brand
HockeyStickMan
True
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Budget
Pro Stock
Flex options
55, 65
90
Kick point
Hybrid
Low
Blade patterns
P08, P71, P86, T27
T28
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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