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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 Blackout Pavel Barber LE gives you a noticeably lighter stick with way more flex and curve flexibility at a budget-friendly price, while the Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock is a locked-in NHL-spec mid-kick build for one specific type of shooter. If you want options and a low kick quick release, the Blackout wins on versatility; if you want a genuine pro stock mid-kick with Tierney's T88 pattern, the Catalyst is the pick.

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 a low kick for a faster, wrist-shot-focused release
  • You need flex options, especially a lighter 50 flex for younger or smaller players
  • You want a P28 or W28 curve choice rather than being locked into one pattern

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock C. Tierney

  • You prefer a mid kick for loading up on slap shots and one-timers
  • You shoot hard enough to load a 90 flex properly and want pro-spec feel
  • The T88 pattern already matches how you play and you want an authentic NHL build

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
Elite
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

New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.

Comparing curves across brands? See our hockey stick curve chart.

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