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HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Custom (Extra Lite) vs True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Ben Hutton

Pro Blackout Custom (Extra Lite)
HockeyStickMan$179.99
HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Ben Hutton
True$179.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Pro Blackout gives you way more affordable entry and four different flex options plus multiple curves to find your preference, while the True HZRDUS is a genuine NHL-spec stick locked into one setup that's built for pure quick-release shooters. You're choosing between flexibility and customization versus getting the exact build an NHL player uses.

The numbers

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

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Custom (Extra Lite)

  • You want to experiment with different flexes and curves without dropping serious money
  • You're still figuring out what kick point and blade pattern work best for your shot
  • You need a budget-friendly option that doesn't force you into one specific flex

Pick the True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Ben Hutton

  • You already know you want a low-kick release and shoot hard enough for pro-spec stiffness
  • You want the actual layup NHL guys use instead of a budget-oriented build
  • You prefer one dialed-in setup over options and don't need flexibility in flex selection

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

HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Ben Hutton

Price
$179.99
$179.99 USD
Brand
HockeyStickMan
True
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Budget
Pro Stock
Flex options
70, 75, 85, 95
90
Kick point
Hybrid
Low
Blade patterns
P08, P71, P86, T27
T92 Mod
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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