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

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

At a glance

The Pro Blackout is a budget junior stick that lets you try multiple flex and curve options for $150, while the Catalyst 9X3 is a pro-spec stick locked into one NHL mid-kick setup at $160 USD with no flex choice. Pick the Pro Blackout if you're still figuring out what works for you, pick the Catalyst if you already know you want an NHL player's exact stick.

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're a junior player learning what flex and curve suit your game
  • You want to experiment with five different blade patterns without spending more
  • Budget matters and you need something you'll actually use while developing

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock K. Bellows

  • You've already used a mid-kick Catalyst and know it's your preference
  • You want the exact same stick an NHL player uses
  • You're strong enough to handle pro-spec stiffness and don't need flex options

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 (Extra Lite) - Junior

True

Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock K. Bellows

Price
$149.99
$159.97 USD
Brand
HockeyStickMan
True
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Budget
Pro Stock
Flex options
20, 30, 40, 50
85
Kick point
Low
Mid
Blade patterns
P28, P29, P92, W03, W28
T28
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

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