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HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout (Extra Lite) - Junior vs True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock V. Ponomarev

Pro Blackout (Extra Lite) - Junior
HockeyStickMan$149.99
HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock V. Ponomarev
True$159.97 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout is way more affordable and gives you five different curves to find what works for your shot, while the True HZRDUS 9X4 is a fixed NHL-spec stick built for one specific player's preference and stronger shooters who know exactly what they want.

The numbers

Weight
400g
Price
US$160
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 which curve feels right
  • Budget matters and you want to try different blade patterns without dropping serious cash
  • You need a lighter stick (400g is genuinely light for juniors) that won't tire you out

Pick the True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock V. Ponomarev

  • You shoot hard and want that genuine low-kick NHL feel that Ponomarev uses
  • You already know you like the Toe curve and a stiff flex
  • You're willing to pay for pro-spec construction and don't need options to experiment with

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 V. Ponomarev

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
Low
Blade patterns
P28, P29, P92, W03, W28
Toe
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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