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HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Gold Lite - Junior vs TaggsHockey ACTN3

Pro Blackout Gold Lite - Junior
HockeyStickMan$129.99
ACTN3
TaggsHockey$194.99
AI Breakdown

The Pro Blackout Gold Lite is built for younger junior players needing a lightweight, low-flex option. The ACTN3 is built for adult or older youth players who want a customizable high-performance setup.

•Weight: ACTN3 is 20g lighter (345g vs 365g)
•Carbon: ACTN3 uses higher-grade 24K + Boron vs 18K on the Blackout
•Flex range: Blackout covers junior flexes (20-40), ACTN3 covers senior/intermediate range (70-85)

Pick the Pro Blackout Gold Lite if you are buying for a young junior player (likely under 10-12) who needs low flex options and you want to keep costs reasonable at CA$130.

Pick the ACTN3 if you are an older youth or adult player who wants better materials, a lighter build, and the ability to customize flex and curve to your exact preference, and the CA$195 price is justified.

HockeyStickMan

Pro Blackout Gold Lite - Junior

TaggsHockey

ACTN3

Price
$129.99
$194.99
Brand
HockeyStickMan
TaggsHockey
Year
2025
2026
Category
Performance
Performance
Flex options
20, 30, 40
70, 75, 80, 85
Kick point
Hybrid
Mid
Blade patterns
P28, P29, P92, W03, W28
p28-eichel, p92-matthews, p88-kane, p90t-drury, p28m, p05
Shaft shape
N/A
Round
Construction
N/A
One-piece
Material
18K Carbon Layup
24K Carbon + 2% Boron
Weight
365g
345g
Level
Junior
Intermediate, Advanced, Elite
Position
N/A
Forward, Defense

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