StickMeta

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

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

At a glance

The Pro Blackout is way more affordable at $150 CAD and gives you four flex options plus five curve choices to dial in your setup, while the Catalyst 9X3 is a fixed pro-spec build (one flex, one curve) that costs more but gets you a genuine NHL stick with mid-kick power for shooting. Pick based on whether you want flexibility and budget-friendly, or committed to one pro-level setup.

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 who needs to try different flex ratings as you develop
  • You want to experiment with multiple curve patterns without spending extra
  • Budget matters and you don't need pro-spec gear yet

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Timo Meier

  • You shoot hard and want that mid-kick power for wrist and snap shots
  • You're strong enough for a stiff pro-level flex (105 flex is legit stiff)
  • You want the exact stick an NHL player uses and don't need curve 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 Timo Meier

Price
$149.99
$159.97 USD
Brand
HockeyStickMan
True
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Budget
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

Still not sure which fits you?

Answer a few questions and we'll match you to the stick built for how you play, for free.

Find my stick

Figure out your flex

Understand what flex numbers actually mean for your shot before you pick.

Read the flex guide

Comparing curves across brands?

Find the equivalent of the curve you use in any other brand.

See the curve chart

Get matched to the sticks that fit your game

Find my stick