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HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Green Lite - Junior vs True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Tomas Lavoie

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

At a glance

The HockeyStickMan is a budget junior stick with flexibility across flex ratings and blade curves, while the True Catalyst is a pro-grade stick locked into one NHL-spec build. The HockeyStickMan costs roughly half as much and gives you options, but the Catalyst delivers genuine pro-level performance if you match its stiffness requirements.

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 still figuring out what flex and curve feel best
  • Budget is a primary concern and you want to save money
  • You want multiple blade pattern options to experiment with

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Tomas Lavoie

  • You're a stronger shooter who can handle 105 flex without struggling
  • You want an authentic NHL Catalyst build with proven mid-kick performance
  • You've already dialed in your preferences and don't need flexibility

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 Tomas Lavoie

Price
$119.99
$159.97 USD
Brand
HockeyStickMan
True
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Budget
Pro Stock
Flex options
20, 30, 40
105
Kick point
Hybrid
Mid
Blade patterns
P28, P29, P92, W03, W28
TC4 New
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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