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HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Gold Lite - Junior vs True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock V. Ponomarev

Pro Blackout Gold Lite - Junior
HockeyStickMan$129.99
HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock V. Ponomarev
True$159.97 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 9X4 is a locked-in pro stock stick built to NHL specs with a low kick that fires fast but costs more and only comes in one flex and curve.

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 who needs room to experiment with flex and curve without breaking the bank
  • You want flexibility to switch between stiff and softer kicks as your game develops
  • You prefer having multiple blade patterns to match your shot style

Pick the True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock V. Ponomarev

  • You're a stronger, experienced shooter who wants the exact NHL-spec low-kick geometry Ponomarev uses
  • You've locked in your flex preference and curve pattern and don't need options
  • You prioritize the fastest possible release over customization

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 V. Ponomarev

Price
$129.99
$159.97 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
Toe
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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