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HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Green Lite - Junior vs True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Erik Karlsson

Pro Blackout Green Lite - Junior
HockeyStickMan$119.99
HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Erik Karlsson
True$189.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Pro Blackout Green Lite is way more affordable and gives junior players a much wider curve selection with multiple flex options, while the HZRDUS 9X4 Karlsson is a genuine pro-stock low-kick stick built to one very specific setup. If you're buying for a developing junior, the price and flexibility of the HockeyStickMan stick makes it the obvious starting point.

The numbers

Weight
365g
Price
US$190
Curves
5 options4 more
1 option
Kick point
Hybrid
Low

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Green Lite - Junior

  • You're buying for a junior player who needs flex and curve options to find what works
  • Budget is a priority and CA$120 is more realistic than US$190
  • Your player is still developing their shot and doesn't need a pro-spec low-kick build

Pick the True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Erik Karlsson

  • You want a genuine NHL-spec low-kick stick built the way Karlsson actually uses it
  • You already know you like the TC2 curve and shoot well in the 85 flex range
  • You're a stronger player who can load a stiffer pro-stock shaft properly

HockeyStickMan

Pro Blackout Green Lite - Junior

True

HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Erik Karlsson

Price
$119.99
$189.99 USD
Brand
HockeyStickMan
True
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Performance
Pro Stock
Flex options
20, 30, 40
85
Kick point
Hybrid
Low
Blade patterns
P28, P29, P92, W03, W28
TC2 Mod
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

New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.

Comparing curves across brands? See our hockey stick curve chart.

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