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

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

At a glance

The Pro Blackout is way more affordable and noticeably lighter, plus you get two flex options and curve choices to dial in your preference. The True Catalyst is a genuine pro-spec stick with a mid-kick that delivers more shot power, but it's locked into one flex and one curve, so you need to match its stiffness.

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 to save money and get a lighter stick for faster hands and easier loading
  • You're not sure whether you prefer a low or mid-kick, or you want options in flex and curve
  • You're a smaller or younger senior player who benefits from the 400g weight

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ty Higgins

  • You're a strong shooter who can handle pro-spec stiffness and wants that mid-kick power
  • You trust the Catalyst mid-kick design and don't need flexibility in curve or flex options
  • You want an actual NHL-pattern stick that matches what pros use on ice

Which stick should you actually be using?

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Pro Blackout (Extra Lite) - Pavel Barber LE

True

Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ty Higgins

Price
$179.99
$159.97 USD
Brand
HockeyStickMan
True
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Budget
Pro Stock
Flex options
50, 70
80
Kick point
Low
Mid
Blade patterns
P28, 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
Senior
N/A
Position
N/A
N/A

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