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HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Prototype - Junior vs True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock E. Daddanov

Pro Blackout Prototype - Junior
HockeyStickMan$119.99
Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock E. Daddanov
True$159.97 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The HockeyStickMan Pro is way more affordable and gives you five different curve options to find what fits your shot, while the True Catalyst is a fixed NHL pro-spec build that costs more but locks you into one specific mid-kick setup. Pick based on whether you value choice and price or want exactly what NHL players use without compromise.

The numbers

Weight
285g
Price
US$160
Curves
5 options4 more
1 option
Kick point
Hybrid
Mid

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Prototype - Junior

  • You're a junior player still figuring out which curve and flex work best for you
  • You want to try different blade patterns without spending $160
  • Budget matters and you need flexibility to experiment

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock E. Daddanov

  • You already know you love a mid-kick and the T92 curve matches your shot
  • You're strong enough for pro-spec stiffness and want the exact Catalyst build NHLers use
  • You want one dialed-in stick instead of testing multiple options

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 - Junior

True

Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock E. Daddanov

Price
$119.99
$159.97 USD
Brand
HockeyStickMan
True
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Budget
Pro Stock
Flex options
20, 30, 40
85
Kick point
Hybrid
Mid
Blade patterns
P28, P29, P92, W03, W28
T92
Shaft shape
N/A
Round
Construction
N/A
One-piece
Material
24K Carbon Layup
N/A
Weight
285g
N/A
Level
Junior
N/A
Position
N/A
N/A

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