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HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Prototype - Intermediate vs Warrior Rise

Pro Blackout Prototype - Intermediate
HockeyStickMan$169.99
Rise
Warrior$79.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Pro Blackout is lighter and gives you more curve choices if you know what you want, but costs more and you get less flex range to work with. The Rise is way cheaper and comes in six flex options so you're more likely to find your exact flex, but it's heavier and uses basic carbon that won't feel as responsive.

The numbers

Weight
325g
Price
US$80
Curves
6 options3 more
3 options
Kick point
Hybrid
Hybrid

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Prototype - Intermediate

  • You already know your preferred curve and want the lightest intermediate stick for the money
  • You want that responsive 24K carbon feel under the puck
  • You're choosing between 50 or 60 flex and have a clear preference

Pick the Warrior Rise

  • Budget is your main concern and you're under CA$150
  • You need to test multiple flex options to find what works for you
  • You're new to sticks and durability matters more than feel
  • You don't mind a heavier stick while you're learning

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

Warrior

Rise

Price
$169.99
$79.99 USD
Brand
HockeyStickMan
Warrior
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Budget
Budget
Flex options
50, 60
40, 50, 55, 65, 75, 85
Kick point
Hybrid
Hybrid
Blade patterns
P28, P29, P86, P92, W03, W28
W03, W28, W88
Shaft shape
N/A
N/A
Construction
N/A
One-piece
Material
24K Carbon Layup
Flat-weave carbon, R.L.C. 111
Weight
325g
N/A
Level
Intermediate
N/A
Position
N/A
N/A

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