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HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Gold Lite - Junior vs True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Taylor Hall

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

At a glance

The Pro Blackout Gold is way more affordable and gives you five curve choices and three flex options to dial in your shot, while the True HZRDUS is a locked-in pro stock stick built for one specific flex and curve that costs more but delivers genuine NHL performance. Pick the Blackout if you're still figuring out what works for you; pick the True if you know you want a low-kick release like Taylor Hall uses.

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 on a budget and want room to experiment with curves and flex
  • You need to try different blade patterns before committing to one style
  • You want to save money and don't need pro-level stiffness

Pick the True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Taylor Hall

  • You already know you love a low kick point and want that NHL feel
  • You're strong enough to handle pro-spec stiffness without losing control
  • You want the exact same stick an NHL player uses and price isn't the deciding factor

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 Taylor Hall

Price
$129.99
$189.99 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
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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