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HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout (Extra Lite) - Intermediate vs True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ty Higgins

Pro Blackout (Extra Lite) - Intermediate
HockeyStickMan$149.99
Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ty Higgins
True$159.97 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Blackout Pro is way more affordable, noticeably lighter, and gives you a much wider curve selection, making it the more flexible buy for intermediate players. The Catalyst 9X3 is a genuine pro stock build locked to one flex and one curve, so it rewards players who already know exactly what they want.

The numbers

Weight
395g
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Price
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US$160
Curves
14 options13 more
1 option
Kick point
Low
Mid

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout (Extra Lite) - Intermediate

  • •You want to try different blade patterns before committing to one
  • •You are an intermediate player who needs a 55 or 65 flex
  • •You want a low-kick stick for quicker release on passes and shots

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ty Higgins

  • •You already shoot with a mid-kick stick and want a pro-spec version of that feel
  • •You are a stronger player who can load an 80 flex properly
  • •You want a genuine NHL-grade build and the TC2.5 Mid pattern suits your game

HockeyStickMan

Pro Blackout (Extra Lite) - Intermediate

True

Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ty Higgins

Price
$149.99
$159.97 USD
Brand
HockeyStickMan
True
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Performance
Pro Stock
Flex options
55, 65
80
Kick point
Low
Mid
Blade patterns
P14, P15, P28, P29, P40, P88, P91, P92, PM9, W01, W03, W05, W28, W88
TC2.5 Mid
Shaft shape
N/A
Round
Construction
N/A
One-piece
Material
18K Carbon Layup
N/A
Weight
395g
N/A
Level
Intermediate
N/A
Position
N/A
N/A

New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.

Comparing curves across brands? See our hockey stick curve chart.

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