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HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout (Extra Lite) - Junior vs True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Taylor Hall

Pro Blackout (Extra Lite) - Junior
HockeyStickMan$149.99
HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Taylor Hall
True$189.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Pro Blackout is way more affordable and gives you five different blade patterns to experiment with, while the True HZRDUS is a fixed pro-spec build that costs more but matches an actual NHL player's exact setup. Pick the Blackout if you want flexibility and savings, pick the True if you want to copy Taylor Hall's stick.

The numbers

Weight
400g
Price
US$190
Curves
5 options4 more
1 option
Kick point
Low
Low

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout (Extra Lite) - Junior

  • You're a junior player still figuring out your preferred curve
  • You want to try different blade patterns without spending a fortune
  • You need a lighter stick for better stick handling and wrist shots
  • Budget matters and you don't need pro-level stiffness

Pick the True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Taylor Hall

  • You already know you like low-kick releases and want NHL-proven performance
  • You're a stronger, more experienced player who can handle stiffer flex
  • You want the exact same stick Taylor Hall uses on the ice
  • You prefer one dialed-in setup over multiple options to choose from

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

HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Taylor Hall

Price
$149.99
$189.99 USD
Brand
HockeyStickMan
True
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Budget
Pro Stock
Flex options
20, 30, 40, 50
100
Kick point
Low
Low
Blade patterns
P28, P29, P92, W03, W28
TC2 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

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