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HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Gold Lite - Junior vs True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Jack Mcbain

Pro Blackout Gold Lite - Junior
HockeyStickMan$129.99
HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Jack Mcbain
True$179.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Pro Blackout Gold Lite is way more affordable and gives you three flex options plus five curve choices to dial in your preference, while the True HZRDUS is a pro-spec stick locked into one NHL-spec flex and curve that costs more but delivers the exact low-kick feel you see in the NHL. Budget matters here: the Gold Lite runs $130 CAD versus $180 USD for the True, and you get real flexibility in customization.

The numbers

Weight
365g
Price
US$180
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 spend less and not worry about resale value
  • You prefer lighter stick weight and need multiple options to experiment with

Pick the True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Jack Mcbain

  • You shoot a lot and want a fast-release low-kick feel like NHL players use
  • You're a stronger, more experienced player who can handle pro-spec stiffness
  • You know exactly what you want (T92 curve, 100 flex) and don't need 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

HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Jack Mcbain

Price
$129.99
$179.99 USD
Brand
HockeyStickMan
True
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Budget
Pro Stock
Flex options
20, 30, 40
100
Kick point
Hybrid
Low
Blade patterns
P28, P29, P92, W03, W28
T92 T Pro
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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