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HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Gold Lite - Intermediate vs True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock C. Tierney

Pro Blackout Gold Lite - Intermediate
HockeyStickMan$169.99
Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock C. Tierney
True$159.97 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Pro Blackout Gold Lite is way more affordable and gives you five different curve options to find what suits your shot, while the True Catalyst 9X3 is a pro-spec stick locked into one mid-kick curve and one stiff flex that NHL players actually use. Pick based on whether you want flexibility and a budget price or NHL-proven performance with zero compromises.

The numbers

Weight
365g
Price
US$160
Curves
5 options4 more
1 option
Kick point
Hybrid
Mid

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Gold Lite - Intermediate

  • You're still figuring out which curve and flex feel best for your game
  • Your budget is tight and $170 CAD is more realistic than pro-stock pricing
  • You want a lighter stick at 365g without paying premium money

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock C. Tierney

  • You already know you want a mid-kick feel for powerful shots
  • You're a stronger player who can handle pro-spec stiffness at 90 flex
  • You want the exact build NHL players use and don't need curve 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.

HockeyStickMan

Pro Blackout Gold Lite - Intermediate

True

Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock C. Tierney

Price
$169.99
$159.97 USD
Brand
HockeyStickMan
True
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Budget
Pro Stock
Flex options
50, 60
90
Kick point
Hybrid
Mid
Blade patterns
P28, P29, P92, W03, W28
T88
Shaft shape
N/A
Round
Construction
N/A
One-piece
Material
18K Carbon Layup
N/A
Weight
365g
N/A
Level
Intermediate
N/A
Position
N/A
N/A

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