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HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Gold Lite - Intermediate vs True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Erik Karlsson

Pro Blackout Gold Lite - Intermediate
HockeyStickMan$169.99
HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Erik Karlsson
True$189.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Pro Blackout Gold Lite gives you way more curve selection and a lighter stick at a lower price, while the HZRDUS 9X4 Karlsson is a genuine pro-stock low-kick build locked into one specific setup. If you want flexibility in how you set up your stick, the Blackout wins; if you want an authentic NHL low-kick feel and Karlsson's exact pattern, the HZRDUS delivers that.

The numbers

Weight
365g
Price
US$190
Curves
5 options4 more
1 option
Kick point
Hybrid
Low

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Gold Lite - Intermediate

  • You want to choose your own curve from five solid options
  • You're an intermediate player who benefits from a lighter, more forgiving flex range
  • Budget matters and you want strong performance without paying pro-stock prices

Pick the True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Erik Karlsson

  • You specifically shoot with a low kick point and want a fast, snappy release
  • You like the TC2 Mod pattern and are comfortable in an 85 flex
  • You want a genuine pro-spec build that matches what NHL players actually use

HockeyStickMan

Pro Blackout Gold Lite - Intermediate

True

HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Erik Karlsson

Price
$169.99
$189.99 USD
Brand
HockeyStickMan
True
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Performance
Pro Stock
Flex options
50, 60
85
Kick point
Hybrid
Low
Blade patterns
P28, P29, P92, W03, W28
TC2 Mod
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

New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.

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

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