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HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Prototype - Intermediate vs TaggsHockey Classic

Pro Blackout Prototype - Intermediate
HockeyStickMan$169.99
Classic
TaggsHockey$149.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The HockeyStickMan Pro is 75g lighter and costs $20 more, but the TaggsHockey Classic gives you way more flex options and curve choices for serious players. If you want a whip-quick stick for intermediate play, go HockeyStickMan. If you want elite-level performance with better durability and tons of customization, the TaggsHockey makes more sense even though it's heavier.

The numbers

Weight
325g75g lighter
400g
Price
CA$170
CA$150CA$20 cheaper
Curves
6 options
9 options3 more
Kick point
Hybrid
Mid

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Prototype - Intermediate

  • You're intermediate level and want a noticeably lighter stick for faster release
  • You prefer a hybrid kick point that sits between mid and low
  • You only need 2 flex options and 6 blade curves

Pick the TaggsHockey Classic

  • You're advanced or elite and need nine flex options to dial in your exact feel
  • You want nine blade curves including pro patterns like Lidstrom, Kane, and Matthews
  • You value durability and aerospace-grade carbon construction for harder, more frequent use
  • You want full customization with shaft and blade colours

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 Prototype - Intermediate

TaggsHockey

Classic

Price
$169.99
$149.99
Brand
HockeyStickMan
TaggsHockey
Year
2025
2026
Category
Budget
Performance
Flex options
50, 60
65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 95, 100, 105, 110
Kick point
Hybrid
Mid
Blade patterns
P28, P29, P86, 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
24K Carbon Layup
24K Carbon (aerospace-grade blend, 24K weave)
Weight
325g
400g
Level
Intermediate
Advanced, Elite
Position
N/A
Forward, Defense

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