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HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Custom (Extra Lite) vs TaggsHockey ACTN3

Pro Blackout Custom (Extra Lite)
HockeyStickMan$179.99
ACTN3
TaggsHockey$184.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Blackout Custom is cheaper and lighter on your wallet at $180, but the ACTN3 actually weighs less (345g vs unknown), gives you way more blade curve options (9 vs 4), and uses better carbon construction. For basically the same price, you're getting a stick that's fully customizable and built specifically for you.

The numbers

Weight
345g
Price
CA$180CA$5 cheaper
CA$185
Curves
4 options
9 options5 more
Kick point
Hybrid
Mid

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Custom (Extra Lite)

  • You want the absolute cheapest entry into a hybrid kick point stick
  • You're fine with only 4 blade patterns to choose from
  • You don't need detailed specs and just want something that works

Pick the TaggsHockey ACTN3

  • You want a confirmed lightweight 345g build you can actually count on
  • Blade curve matters to you (9 options beats 4 every time)
  • You prefer mid kick over hybrid and want to dial in your exact flex curve
  • You're willing to wait for custom building in exchange for getting exactly what you want

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)

TaggsHockey

ACTN3

Price
$179.99
$184.99
Brand
HockeyStickMan
TaggsHockey
Year
2025
2026
Category
Budget
Performance
Flex options
70, 75, 85, 95
70, 75, 80, 85
Kick point
Hybrid
Mid
Blade patterns
P08, P71, P86, T27
p02-lidstrom, pm9-modano, p28-eichel, p28m, p88-kane, p90t-drury, p05, p92-matthews, p92m
Shaft shape
N/A
Round
Construction
N/A
One-piece
Material
N/A
24K Carbon + 2% Boron
Weight
N/A
345g
Level
Senior
Intermediate, Advanced, Elite
Position
N/A
Forward, Defense

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