StickMeta

HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Prototype - Intermediate vs True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Ben Hutton

Pro Blackout Prototype - Intermediate
HockeyStickMan$169.99
HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Ben Hutton
True$179.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The HockeyStickMan is way more affordable and gives you real flexibility in curve and flex options, while the True HZRDUS is a locked-in pro-spec build designed for one specific shooting style. If you want to experiment and save money, go HockeyStickMan; if you want what an NHL player actually uses, go True.

The numbers

Weight
325g
Price
US$180
Curves
6 options5 more
1 option
Kick point
Hybrid
Low

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Prototype - Intermediate

  • You want to try multiple curves before committing to one pattern
  • You need a budget stick that won't hurt if you break it or outgrow it
  • You like having flex choices (50 or 60) to match your playing style

Pick the True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Ben Hutton

  • You shoot hard and want genuine low-kick release like the pros use
  • You've already figured out you like T92 mod curves and don't need options
  • You want the exact layup and stiffness from an NHL player's stick

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

HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Ben Hutton

Price
$169.99
$179.99 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
T92 Mod
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

Still not sure which fits you?

Answer a few questions and we'll match you to the stick built for how you play, for free.

Find my stick

Figure out your flex

Understand what flex numbers actually mean for your shot before you pick.

Read the flex guide

Comparing curves across brands?

Find the equivalent of the curve you use in any other brand.

See the curve chart

Get matched to the sticks that fit your game

Find my stick