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HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Gold Lite - Junior vs True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Tyler Bertuzzi

Pro Blackout Gold Lite - Junior
HockeyStickMan$129.99
HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Tyler Bertuzzi
True$159.97 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The HockeyStickMan is way more affordable and gives you flexibility to find your perfect curve and flex, while the True HZRDUS is a locked-in pro-spec stick built for one thing: a fast release with NHL-level stiffness. Pick the HockeyStickMan if you're still dialing in your preferences, pick the True if you already know you want low kick and can handle a stiff stick.

The numbers

Weight
365g
Price
US$160
Curves
5 options4 more
1 option
Kick point
Hybrid
Low

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Gold Lite - Junior

  • You're a junior player learning what flex and curve work best for you
  • Your budget is tight and you want to experiment without spending $160
  • You prefer mid-kick feel over low-kick snapshots

Pick the True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Tyler Bertuzzi

  • You're a stronger, experienced player who shoots a lot and wants instant release
  • You already know you love the T28 curve and NHL-level stiffness
  • You want an actual pro-spec stick, not a budget model

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 Tyler Bertuzzi

Price
$129.99
$159.97 USD
Brand
HockeyStickMan
True
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Budget
Pro Stock
Flex options
20, 30, 40
90
Kick point
Hybrid
Low
Blade patterns
P28, P29, P92, W03, W28
T28
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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