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HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Gold Lite - Junior vs True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ryan Graves

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

At a glance

The Pro Blackout Gold is way more affordable and gives you flexibility with three flex options and five blade patterns to find your fit. The True Catalyst is a pro-spec stick locked into one stiff flex and NHL curve, built for players who already know exactly what they want and have the strength to handle it.

The numbers

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

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Gold Lite - Junior

  • You're a junior player still figuring out your flex preference and shot style
  • Budget matters and you want to try different curves without breaking the bank
  • You want options to dial in the right feel for your game

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ryan Graves

  • You're a strong, experienced shooter who shoots mid-kick builds and wants genuine NHL specs
  • You already know you shoot a T92 curve and a 105 flex
  • You're willing to pay more for pro-stock construction and don't need to experiment with 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 - Junior

True

Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ryan Graves

Price
$129.99
$159.97 USD
Brand
HockeyStickMan
True
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Budget
Pro Stock
Flex options
20, 30, 40
105
Kick point
Hybrid
Low
Blade patterns
P28, P29, P92, W03, W28
T92
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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