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HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Green Lite - Junior vs True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock K. Bellows

Pro Blackout Green Lite - Junior
HockeyStickMan$119.99
Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock K. Bellows
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, but it's a junior stick with limited info on weight and build details. The True Catalyst 9X3 is a pro stock stick built to one NHL spec with a mid-kick for power shooting, but it costs more and locks you into one flex and curve.

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 on a budget and need flexibility to dial in the right flex and curve for your shot
  • You want to try different blade patterns without spending a lot of money
  • You prioritize affordability and customization options over pro-level specs

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock K. Bellows

  • You're a stronger, more experienced player who wants a genuine NHL-pattern stick with pro-spec construction
  • You prefer a mid-kick feel for generating shot power
  • You're committed to one curve and flex rather than experimenting

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 K. Bellows

Price
$119.99
$159.97 USD
Brand
HockeyStickMan
True
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Budget
Pro Stock
Flex options
20, 30, 40
85
Kick point
Hybrid
Mid
Blade patterns
P28, P29, P92, W03, W28
T28
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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