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HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Gold Lite - Junior vs True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Tomas Lavoie

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

At a glance

The Pro Blackout Gold is way more affordable and gives you flexibility with five curve options and three flex choices, while the True Catalyst is a locked-in pro-spec stick built to one exact spec that NHL players use. Pick the Blackout if you want options to dial in your shot, pick the Catalyst if you know you want a mid-kick with genuine NHL guts.

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 for you
  • You need to stay budget-friendly without sacrificing carbon quality
  • You want multiple blade patterns to experiment with (P28, P29, P92, W03, W28 all available)

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Tomas Lavoie

  • You shoot hard and want the exact mid-kick flex that works for strong players
  • You're confident in your shot and don't need to experiment with curves
  • You want pro-stock construction and don't mind paying for NHL-spec gear

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 Tomas Lavoie

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
Mid
Blade patterns
P28, P29, P92, W03, W28
TC4 New
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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