HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout (Extra Lite) - Junior vs True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Timo Meier

Pro Blackout (Extra Lite) - Junior

HockeyStickMan$149.99

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 Blackout wins; if you want an authentic NHL-spec mid-kick feel, the Catalyst is the real deal.

The numbers

Weight

400g

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Price

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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 curve and flex rather than inheriting someone else's preferences
•You are a junior player or buying for one, since this stick is built for that level
•Budget matters and CA$150 is more accessible than a pro-stock price

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Timo Meier

•You shoot mid-kick and want the exact same build an NHL player actually used
•You are a stronger shooter who can load a 105 flex properly
•You prefer a round shaft and a mid-max blade pattern for all-around play

HockeyStickMan

Pro Blackout (Extra Lite) - Junior

True

Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Timo Meier

Price

$149.99

$159.97 USD

Brand

HockeyStickMan

True

Year

2025

N/A

Category

Performance

Pro Stock

Flex options

20, 30, 40, 50

105

Kick point

Low

Mid

Blade patterns

P28, P29, P92, W03, W28

Mid Max

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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