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HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Gold Lite - Junior vs True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Erik Karlsson

Pro Blackout Gold Lite - Junior
HockeyStickMan$129.99
HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Erik Karlsson
True$189.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Pro Blackout Gold Lite is way more affordable and gives you multiple flex and curve options to experiment with, while the True HZRDUS is a fixed pro-spec stick built for one specific shot style. You're basically choosing between a budget-friendly learning tool with flexibility versus an NHL-grade stick locked into one setup.

The numbers

Weight
365g
Price
US$190
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 what flex and curve work best for you
  • You want to save money and try different blade patterns without breaking the bank
  • You need a lighter stick option (365g is noticeably easier to handle for younger players)

Pick the True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Erik Karlsson

  • You shoot like Karlsson and want that exact low-kick release from an actual NHL stick
  • You're a strong, experienced player who knows you want 85 flex with this specific curve
  • You're willing to pay for pro-spec construction and an authentic NHL pattern

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

HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Erik Karlsson

Price
$129.99
$189.99 USD
Brand
HockeyStickMan
True
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Budget
Pro Stock
Flex options
20, 30, 40
85
Kick point
Hybrid
Low
Blade patterns
P28, P29, P92, W03, W28
TC2 Mod
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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