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HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Gold Lite - Junior vs True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Nic Hague

Pro Blackout Gold Lite - Junior
HockeyStickMan$129.99
Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Nic Hague
True$159.97 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Pro Blackout Gold Lite is way more affordable and gives you three flex options and five curve choices to dial in your shot. The True Catalyst is a pro-spec stick locked into one NHL-grade build, so you're getting exactly what an NHL player uses but you can't customize it.

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 a junior player still figuring out what flex and curve work best for you
  • Budget matters and you want to try different setups without spending big money
  • You want flexibility to experiment with shot style as your game develops

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Nic Hague

  • You're a stronger, more experienced player ready to commit to a pro-level stick
  • You want an actual NHL-spec build and don't need curve or flex options
  • You trust the mid-kick Catalyst platform and Hague's pattern works for your shot

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 Nic Hague

Price
$129.99
$159.97 USD
Brand
HockeyStickMan
True
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Budget
Pro Stock
Flex options
20, 30, 40
110
Kick point
Hybrid
Mid
Blade patterns
P28, P29, P92, W03, W28
TC90T
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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