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HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Gold Lite - Junior vs True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ty Higgins

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

At a glance

The Pro Blackout Gold Lite is way more affordable and gives you four different flex options plus five curve choices to dial in your preference. The True Catalyst is a locked-in pro-spec stick built to one exact flex and curve, but you're getting a genuine NHL player's build if that mid-kick Ty Higgins pattern matches what you want.

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 who needs flexibility to find the right flex as you grow and develop
  • You want to experiment with different curves without dropping serious money
  • Budget matters and you like having options to customize your setup

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ty Higgins

  • You already know you want a mid-kick stick and the TC2.5 curve fits your shot style
  • You're strong enough to handle pro-spec stiffness and want authentic NHL gear
  • You prefer a round shaft and don't need multiple flex choices

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 Ty Higgins

Price
$129.99
$159.97 USD
Brand
HockeyStickMan
True
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Budget
Pro Stock
Flex options
20, 30, 40
80
Kick point
Hybrid
Mid
Blade patterns
P28, P29, P92, W03, W28
TC2.5 Mid
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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