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HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Green Lite - Junior vs True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ryan Mcleod

Pro Blackout Green Lite - Junior
HockeyStickMan$119.99
Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ryan Mcleod
True$159.97 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Pro Blackout Green is way more affordable and gives you flexibility to find your ideal flex and curve, but it's a junior stick with minimal spec details. The Catalyst 9X3 is a legitimate pro-stock stick built to NHL specs with a locked-in low kick, but it costs more and forces you into one flex and curve combo.

The numbers

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

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Green Lite - Junior

  • You're a junior player still figuring out what flex and blade pattern work best for you
  • Budget is tight and you want to experiment without spending big money
  • You want options across multiple flex ratings (20, 30, 40) and five different curves

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ryan Mcleod

  • You're a stronger, more advanced player who shoots a lot and wants that mid-kick power feel
  • You're confident in your preferences and want genuine pro-spec construction
  • You trust the Ryan McLeod curve and want the exact same stick an NHL player uses

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 Ryan Mcleod

Price
$119.99
$159.97 USD
Brand
HockeyStickMan
True
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Budget
Pro Stock
Flex options
20, 30, 40
90
Kick point
Hybrid
Low
Blade patterns
P28, P29, P92, W03, W28
Mid Max
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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