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HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Custom (Extra Lite) vs True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock E. Daddanov

Pro Blackout Custom (Extra Lite)
HockeyStickMan$179.99
Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock E. Daddanov
True$159.97 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout is way more affordable and gives you four different curves to find your preferred shot, while the True Catalyst is a fixed pro-spec build locked into one mid-kick feel and one curve. You're choosing between budget flexibility versus NHL-level consistency if you already know what you want.

The numbers

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

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Custom (Extra Lite)

  • You're trying multiple curves to figure out what works for your shot
  • Budget matters and you want to save around $20 USD compared to typical pro stock pricing
  • You need a lighter flex option like 70 or 75 for a younger or smaller build

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock E. Daddanov

  • You already shoot mid-kick and want the exact same build NHL players use
  • You have a stronger shot and can handle pro-spec stiffness at 85 flex
  • You prefer a proven pattern rather than experimenting with different curves

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)

True

Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock E. Daddanov

Price
$179.99
$159.97 USD
Brand
HockeyStickMan
True
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Budget
Pro Stock
Flex options
70, 75, 85, 95
85
Kick point
Hybrid
Mid
Blade patterns
P08, P71, P86, T27
T92
Shaft shape
N/A
Round
Construction
N/A
One-piece
Material
N/A
N/A
Weight
N/A
N/A
Level
Senior
N/A
Position
N/A
N/A

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