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

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

At a glance

The HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout is way more affordable at $180 CAD and gives you flex and curve options to dial in your shot, while the True HZRDUS 9X4 is a pro stock stick locked into one NHL spec that costs more but delivers that exact Taylor Hall build if you match his playing style.

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 want to try different flex ratings (50 or 70) to find what works for your shot
  • Budget matters and you need a solid carbon stick without breaking the bank
  • You prefer either the P28 or W28 curve and want options
  • You're building your game and aren't locked into one specific pattern yet

Pick the True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Taylor Hall

  • You shoot hard and want a proven NHL low-kick build that doesn't need tweaking
  • You already know you like the Taylor Hall TC2 Mod curve and 100 flex
  • You value pro-spec construction and don't mind paying for genuine NHL layup quality
  • You prefer equipment that matches what professionals actually use in games

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

HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Taylor Hall

Price
$179.99
$189.99 USD
Brand
HockeyStickMan
True
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Budget
Pro Stock
Flex options
50, 70
100
Kick point
Low
Low
Blade patterns
P28, W28
TC2 Mod
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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