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HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Prototype - Junior vs True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ty Higgins

Pro Blackout Prototype - Junior
HockeyStickMan$119.99
Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ty Higgins
True$159.97 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Pro Blackout Prototype is way more affordable and gives you much wider curve selection across junior flex options, while the Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock is a single-configuration pro-spec stick built around one flex and one curve for serious shooters. If you want options and value, the Blackout wins; if you want a genuine NHL-grade mid-kick build, the Catalyst delivers.

The numbers

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

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Prototype - Junior

  • •You are outfitting a junior player on a budget
  • •You want to try different curves without committing to one pattern
  • •You prefer a hybrid kick point for a quicker release off the hands

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ty Higgins

  • •You shoot with an 80 flex and already know you like mid-kick
  • •You want a pro-stock layup with NHL-level construction
  • •The TC2.5 Mid curve fits your game and you do not need alternatives

HockeyStickMan

Pro Blackout Prototype - Junior

True

Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ty Higgins

Price
$119.99
$159.97 USD
Brand
HockeyStickMan
True
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Performance
Pro Stock
Flex options
20, 30, 40
80
Kick point
Hybrid
Mid
Blade patterns
P28, P29, P92, W03, W28
TC2.5 Mid
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

New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.

Comparing curves across brands? See our hockey stick curve chart.

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