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HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout (Extra Lite) - Pavel Barber LE vs True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Iginla

Pro Blackout (Extra Lite) - Pavel Barber LE
HockeyStickMan$179.99
HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Iginla
True$189.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout is way more affordable and gives you two flex options and two curve choices to find your fit, while the True HZRDUS is a pro stock stick built to one exact NHL spec that costs more but guarantees you're swinging what the pros use. The Blackout is lighter at 400g, but the HZRDUS is built stiffer for players who already know their game.

The numbers

Weight
400g
Price
US$190
Curves
2 options1 more
1 option
Kick point
Low
Low

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

  • You're budget conscious and want to spend under 180 bucks
  • You're still dialing in whether you like a 50 or 70 flex
  • You want to test drive either the P28 or W28 curve without overspending

Pick the True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Iginla

  • You have the budget and want a genuine NHL-pattern stick in your hands
  • You shoot hard and need pro-spec stiffness to load the stick properly
  • You already know you like a 70 flex and TC4 curve and don't need options

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.

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Pro Blackout (Extra Lite) - Pavel Barber LE

True

HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Iginla

Price
$179.99
$189.99 USD
Brand
HockeyStickMan
True
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Budget
Pro Stock
Flex options
50, 70
70
Kick point
Low
Low
Blade patterns
P28, W28
TC4 New
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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