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HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Green Lite vs TaggsHockey ACTN3

Pro Blackout Green Lite
HockeyStickMan$179.99
ACTN3
TaggsHockey$184.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Pro Blackout Green Lite is way more affordable and gives you a solid mid-range stick with five reliable blade patterns. The ACTN3 is noticeably lighter at 345g versus 365g, built with premium materials, and offers nearly double the curve selection plus full customization options, though it costs only slightly more.

The numbers

Weight
365g
345g20g lighter
Price
CA$180CA$5 cheaper
CA$185
Curves
5 options
9 options4 more
Kick point
Hybrid
Mid

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Green Lite

  • You're on a tight budget and don't want to spend extra for marginal performance gains
  • You prefer keeping things simple with proven blade patterns instead of customizing specs
  • You play casually or recreationally and don't need cutting-edge materials

Pick the TaggsHockey ACTN3

  • You want the lightest stick possible to improve your shot speed and response time
  • You play at a higher level and care about having premium 24K carbon construction with boron reinforcement
  • You want to dial in your exact flex curve and grip type rather than buying what's on the shelf
  • You need access to nine specialty curves including signature pro patterns

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

TaggsHockey

ACTN3

Price
$179.99
$184.99
Brand
HockeyStickMan
TaggsHockey
Year
2025
2026
Category
Budget
Performance
Flex options
70, 80
70, 75, 80, 85
Kick point
Hybrid
Mid
Blade patterns
P28, P29, P92, W03, W28
p02-lidstrom, pm9-modano, p28-eichel, p28m, p88-kane, p90t-drury, p05, p92-matthews, p92m
Shaft shape
N/A
Round
Construction
N/A
One-piece
Material
18K Carbon Layup
24K Carbon + 2% Boron
Weight
365g
345g
Level
Senior
Intermediate, Advanced, Elite
Position
N/A
Forward, Defense

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