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HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Gold Lite vs TaggsHockey ACTN3

Pro Blackout Gold Lite
HockeyStickMan$179.99
ACTN3
TaggsHockey$184.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Pro Blackout Gold Lite is way more affordable at CA$180 and hits a solid 365g weight, but the ACTN3 is noticeably lighter at 345g and gives you way more curve options to dial in your exact shot style. You're paying only CA$5 more for a stick that's built to your specs with better carbon quality.

The numbers

Weight
365g
345g20g lighter
Price
CA$180CA$5 cheaper
CA$185
Curves
5 options
9 options4 more
Kick point
Hybrid
Mid

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Gold Lite

  • You want to save money and don't mind a slightly heavier stick
  • You're not picky about blade curve and the 5 options cover what you need
  • You prefer grabbing a stick off the shelf today instead of waiting for custom build

Pick the TaggsHockey ACTN3

  • That 20g weight difference matters to you (it does for most players)
  • You want to choose from 9 different curves including named patterns like Matthews and Kane
  • You value getting exactly the flex and grip you want built to order
  • You're intermediate or better and can use the extra flex options (70/75/80/85 vs just 70/80)

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

TaggsHockey

ACTN3

Price
$179.99
$184.99
Brand
HockeyStickMan
TaggsHockey
Year
2025
2026
Category
Budget
Performance
Flex options
70, 80
70, 75, 80, 85
Kick point
Hybrid
Mid
Blade patterns
P28, P29, P92, W03, W28
p02-lidstrom, pm9-modano, p28-eichel, p28m, p88-kane, p90t-drury, p05, p92-matthews, p92m
Shaft shape
N/A
Round
Construction
N/A
One-piece
Material
18K Carbon Layup
24K Carbon + 2% Boron
Weight
365g
345g
Level
Senior
Intermediate, Advanced, Elite
Position
N/A
Forward, Defense

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