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

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

At a glance

The Pro Blackout is a budget junior stick with tons of flex and curve choices at a great price, while the Catalyst is a pro-spec stick locked into one NHL-grade setup that costs more and demands a stronger shot. Pick the Blackout if you want options and affordability, pick the Catalyst if you want genuine pro gear and a mid-kick feel that NHL players use.

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 still figuring out what flex and curve work for you
  • You need multiple options without spending big money
  • You want lighter feel at 400g for speed and stick handling

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ty Higgins

  • You shoot hard enough to handle an 80 flex pro-spec build
  • You want the exact mid-kick setup Ty Higgins uses in the NHL
  • You prefer one proven tool instead of sorting through 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 Ty Higgins

Price
$149.99
$159.97 USD
Brand
HockeyStickMan
True
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Budget
Pro Stock
Flex options
20, 30, 40, 50
80
Kick point
Low
Mid
Blade patterns
P28, P29, P92, W03, W28
TC2.5 Mid
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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