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HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout (Extra Lite) - Junior vs True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock B. Pachal

Pro Blackout (Extra Lite) - Junior
HockeyStickMan$149.99
Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock B. Pachal
True$159.97 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Pro Blackout gives you way more curve and flex options at a lower price point, while the Catalyst 9X3 is a genuine pro-stock build locked into one specific setup. If you want flexibility in how you customize your stick, the Pro Blackout wins that battle easily, but the Catalyst delivers a higher-end pro-spec feel if that fixed setup happens to fit your game.

The numbers

Weight
400g
Price
US$160
Curves
5 options4 more
1 option
Kick point
Low
Mid

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout (Extra Lite) - Junior

  • You want to choose your own flex and curve rather than being locked in
  • You are a junior player who needs lower flex options like 20 or 30
  • You want a performance stick at a more accessible price

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock B. Pachal

  • You shoot at an NHL level of strength and want a true pro-spec mid-kick build
  • You already know the T92 Mod pattern works for your game
  • You want a genuine pro-stock stick with the layup and specs an NHL player actually used

HockeyStickMan

Pro Blackout (Extra Lite) - Junior

True

Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock B. Pachal

Price
$149.99
$159.97 USD
Brand
HockeyStickMan
True
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Performance
Pro Stock
Flex options
20, 30, 40, 50
95
Kick point
Low
Mid
Blade patterns
P28, P29, P92, W03, W28
T92 Mod
Shaft shape
N/A
Round
Construction
N/A
One-piece
Material
18K Carbon Layup
N/A
Weight
400g
N/A
Level
Junior
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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