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HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Prototype - Intermediate vs True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ryan Mcleod

Pro Blackout Prototype - Intermediate
HockeyStickMan$169.99
Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ryan Mcleod
True$159.97 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout is way more affordable and gives you flexibility to find your ideal curve, while the True Catalyst is a pro-spec stick locked into one specific NHL player's setup that costs about the same. You're choosing between customization and budget appeal versus a purpose-built performance stick for serious players.

The numbers

Weight
325g
Price
US$160
Curves
6 options5 more
1 option
Kick point
Hybrid
Low

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Prototype - Intermediate

  • You want to try different blade curves without spending extra money
  • You're intermediate and don't need pro-level stiffness
  • You prefer lighter feel (325g is noticeably lighter than pro stock gear)
  • Budget matters and you like having flex options

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ryan Mcleod

  • You shoot hard and want a low kick point for quick release
  • You trust Ryan McLeod's NHL setup and want to copy it exactly
  • You're a stronger, more advanced player who can handle pro flex
  • You want genuine pro-spec construction instead of intermediate-level gear

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

True

Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ryan Mcleod

Price
$169.99
$159.97 USD
Brand
HockeyStickMan
True
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Budget
Pro Stock
Flex options
50, 60
90
Kick point
Hybrid
Low
Blade patterns
P28, P29, P86, P92, W03, W28
Mid Max
Shaft shape
N/A
Round
Construction
N/A
One-piece
Material
24K Carbon Layup
N/A
Weight
325g
N/A
Level
Intermediate
N/A
Position
N/A
N/A

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