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HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Gold Lite vs True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Ben Hutton

Pro Blackout Gold Lite
HockeyStickMan$179.99
HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Ben Hutton
True$179.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The HockeyStickMan Pro is way more affordable at $180 CAD with flexibility in flex options and blade curves, making it a solid budget choice. The True HZRDUS 9X4 is an NHL-spec pro stock stick built for one thing: a low-kick release, but you're locked into 90 flex and one curve pattern.

The numbers

Weight
365g
Price
US$180
Curves
5 options4 more
1 option
Kick point
Hybrid
Low

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Gold Lite

  • You want to try different flex options (70 or 80) without spending big money
  • You need curve selection (five blade patterns to choose from)
  • You're building your shot and want room to experiment with stick feel

Pick the True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Ben Hutton

  • You're a strong shooter who already knows you want a low-kick stick like the pros use
  • You shoot fast and want maximum release speed from a proven NHL pattern
  • You're willing to pay for authentic pro-spec construction over customization options

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

True

HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Ben Hutton

Price
$179.99
$179.99 USD
Brand
HockeyStickMan
True
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Budget
Pro Stock
Flex options
70, 80
90
Kick point
Hybrid
Low
Blade patterns
P28, P29, P92, W03, W28
T92 Mod
Shaft shape
N/A
Round
Construction
N/A
One-piece
Material
18K Carbon Layup
N/A
Weight
365g
N/A
Level
Senior
N/A
Position
N/A
N/A

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