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HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Green Lite - Junior vs TaggsHockey ACTN3

Pro Blackout Green Lite - Junior
HockeyStickMan$119.99
ACTN3
TaggsHockey$184.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Pro Blackout Green Lite is way more affordable and works great for younger players just learning the game, but the ACTN3 is noticeably lighter and gives you way more customization if you're serious about improving. The price difference is real (65 dollars), but so is the quality gap in materials and flexibility options.

The numbers

Weight
365g
345g20g lighter
Price
CA$120CA$65 cheaper
CA$185
Curves
5 options
9 options4 more
Kick point
Hybrid
Mid

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Green Lite - Junior

  • You're shopping on a tight budget and your kid is still figuring out their playing style
  • Your junior player is 12 or younger and will likely outgrow the stick soon anyway
  • You want solid beginner performance without spending big money

Pick the TaggsHockey ACTN3

  • You're an intermediate or advanced player who knows what flex and curve feel best for your shot
  • You want a genuinely light stick (20g lighter matters) that won't slow down your release
  • You're willing to spend more for a stick that grows with your skill level instead of limiting it

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 - Junior

TaggsHockey

ACTN3

Price
$119.99
$184.99
Brand
HockeyStickMan
TaggsHockey
Year
2025
2026
Category
Budget
Performance
Flex options
20, 30, 40
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
Junior
Intermediate, Advanced, Elite
Position
N/A
Forward, Defense

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