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HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Green Lite - Intermediate vs TaggsHockey ACTN3

Pro Blackout Green Lite - Intermediate
HockeyStickMan$169.99
ACTN3
TaggsHockey$184.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Pro Blackout Green Lite is way more affordable at $170 and gives you a straightforward hybrid kick point, but the ACTN3 is noticeably lighter at 345g versus 365g and offers way more flex options and blade patterns to dial in exactly what you want. The ACTN3 costs just $15 more but you're getting premium 24K carbon with boron versus standard 18K, plus custom-built construction.

The numbers

Weight
365g
345g20g lighter
Price
CA$170CA$15 cheaper
CA$185
Curves
5 options
9 options4 more
Kick point
Hybrid
Mid

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Green Lite - Intermediate

  • You want to spend less and don't need tons of customization options
  • You prefer a hybrid kick point that's forgiving across your entire shot
  • You're happy choosing from 5 solid blade patterns instead of 9

Pick the TaggsHockey ACTN3

  • You want a noticeably lighter stick that feels snappier and faster
  • You care about dialing in your exact flex rating and blade curve for your playing style
  • You value premium materials and custom-built quality over mass production

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 Green Lite - Intermediate

TaggsHockey

ACTN3

Price
$169.99
$184.99
Brand
HockeyStickMan
TaggsHockey
Year
2025
2026
Category
Budget
Performance
Flex options
50, 60
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
Intermediate
Intermediate, Advanced, Elite
Position
N/A
Forward, Defense

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