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HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout (Extra Lite) - Pavel Barber LE vs True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock C. Tierney

Pro Blackout (Extra Lite) - Pavel Barber LE
HockeyStickMan$179.99
Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock C. Tierney
True$159.97 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Pro Blackout is way more affordable and noticeably lighter, giving you flexibility with two flex options and two curve choices for the price of a budget stick. The Catalyst is a genuine pro-stock build with a mid-kick that favors shot power, but you're locked into one stiff flex and one curve, and it's really built for stronger players.

The numbers

Weight
400g
Price
US$160
Curves
2 options1 more
1 option
Kick point
Low
Mid

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout (Extra Lite) - Pavel Barber LE

  • You want maximum value and don't want to spend much
  • You need to try different flexes (50 or 70) to find what works for you
  • You like having curve options (P28 or W28) without paying premium prices

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock C. Tierney

  • You're a stronger shooter who likes a mid-kick for loading up on shots
  • You want an actual NHL-spec build and pattern (Tierney's T88)
  • You already know you need a stiff flex and one specific curve

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) - Pavel Barber LE

True

Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock C. Tierney

Price
$179.99
$159.97 USD
Brand
HockeyStickMan
True
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Budget
Pro Stock
Flex options
50, 70
90
Kick point
Low
Mid
Blade patterns
P28, W28
T88
Shaft shape
N/A
Round
Construction
N/A
One-piece
Material
18K Carbon Layup
N/A
Weight
400g
N/A
Level
Senior
N/A
Position
N/A
N/A

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