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HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Gold Lite - Junior vs True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock F. Gauthier

Pro Blackout Gold Lite - Junior
HockeyStickMan$129.99
Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock F. Gauthier
True$159.97 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Pro Blackout Gold Lite is way more affordable and gives you multiple flex and curve options to find what suits you, while the True Catalyst 9X3 is a fixed pro-spec build that costs more but gets you an actual NHL-pattern stick with a mid-kick designed for serious shot power. Pick based on whether you want flexibility and budget-friendly or committed to a single proven pro setup.

The numbers

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

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Gold Lite - Junior

  • You're still figuring out your flex preference and want to experiment with 20, 30, or 40 options
  • Budget matters and CA$130 is way easier to justify than US$160
  • You like having curve choices to match your playstyle
  • You're a junior player still building your game

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock F. Gauthier

  • You've already dialed in a mid-kick feel and know you want it
  • You're a stronger shooter who can handle pro-spec stiffness
  • You want the legitimacy of an actual NHL player's stick pattern
  • You're ready to commit to one proven setup rather than experiment

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 - Junior

True

Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock F. Gauthier

Price
$129.99
$159.97 USD
Brand
HockeyStickMan
True
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Budget
Pro Stock
Flex options
20, 30, 40
115
Kick point
Hybrid
Mid
Blade patterns
P28, P29, P92, W03, W28
TC2.5
Shaft shape
N/A
Round
Construction
N/A
One-piece
Material
18K Carbon Layup
N/A
Weight
365g
N/A
Level
Junior
N/A
Position
N/A
N/A

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