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HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Gold Lite - Junior vs True Project X

Pro Blackout Gold Lite - Junior
HockeyStickMan$129.99
Project X
True$181.47 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Blackout Gold Lite is way more affordable and gives you a much wider curve selection across multiple flex options, making it more versatile for junior players still developing their game. The Project X is noticeably lighter and built for one thing: fast release shooting, but you are locked into a single flex and a single curve.

The numbers

Weight
365g
333g32g lighter
Price
US$181
Curves
5 options4 more
1 option
Kick point
Hybrid
Low

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Gold Lite - Junior

  • You want options, five blade patterns and three flex choices give you room to experiment
  • Budget matters and CA$130 is significantly easier to justify for a junior stick
  • You prefer a hybrid kick, which works better across different shot types

Pick the True Project X

  • You already know a low-kick stick suits your shooting style and quick release is your priority
  • The T27 pattern works for you and you do not need alternatives
  • You want the lightest possible stick and the 32g weight difference is meaningful to you

HockeyStickMan

Pro Blackout Gold Lite - Junior

True

Project X

Price
$129.99
$181.47 USD
Brand
HockeyStickMan
True
Year
2025
2023
Category
Performance
Performance
Flex options
20, 30, 40
50
Kick point
Hybrid
Low
Blade patterns
P28, P29, P92, W03, W28
T27
Shaft shape
N/A
Round
Construction
N/A
One-piece
Material
18K Carbon Layup
Axenic one-piece carbon
Weight
365g
333g
Level
Junior
N/A
Position
N/A
N/A

New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.

Comparing curves across brands? See our hockey stick curve chart.

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