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HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Green Lite - Junior vs True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock F. Gauthier

Pro Blackout Green Lite - Junior
HockeyStickMan$119.99
Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock F. Gauthier
True$159.97 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Pro Blackout Green Lite is way more affordable and gives you three flex options plus five curve choices to dial in your preference, while the True Catalyst is a fixed NHL pro-spec build that costs more but locks you into one exact flex and curve. Pick based on whether you want customization and budget-friendly pricing or you want the exact stick an NHL player uses right now.

The numbers

Weight
365g
Price
US$160
Curves
5 options4 more
1 option
Kick point
Hybrid
Mid

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Green Lite - Junior

  • You're a junior player and need to stay on budget without cutting corners on carbon quality
  • You want to experiment with different flexes and curves to find what works for your shot
  • You're still growing and might need a stick replacement in a season or two

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock F. Gauthier

  • You shoot hard and want a genuine mid-kick pro pattern that NHL players actually use
  • You already know your flex and curve preference and don't need options
  • You're willing to pay more for a pro-spec layup tuned for stronger, consistent shooters

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

True

Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock F. Gauthier

Price
$119.99
$159.97 USD
Brand
HockeyStickMan
True
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Budget
Pro Stock
Flex options
20, 30, 40
115
Kick point
Hybrid
Mid
Blade patterns
P28, P29, P92, W03, W28
TC2.5
Shaft shape
N/A
Round
Construction
N/A
One-piece
Material
18K Carbon Layup
N/A
Weight
365g
N/A
Level
Junior
N/A
Position
N/A
N/A

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