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HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Prototype vs TaggsHockey Classic

Pro Blackout Prototype
HockeyStickMan$179.99
Classic
TaggsHockey$149.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Blackout Prototype is noticeably lighter at 350g and built for players who want that true pro-stock feel, but the Classic 2026 is way more affordable and offers a much wider flex selection for players who need something dialed in. If weight and kick point performance are your priority, you pay for it; if value and fit are what matter, the Classic 2026 wins.

The numbers

Weight
350g50g lighter
400g
Price
CA$180
CA$150CA$30 cheaper
Curves
9 options
9 options
Kick point
Hybrid
Mid

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Prototype

  • •You want the lightest possible stick and every gram counts
  • •You prefer a hybrid kick point for a quicker, more versatile release
  • •You want the same carbon spec used in actual NHL pro stock builds

Pick the TaggsHockey Classic

  • •You want an elite-grade stick without spending as much
  • •You need a specific flex that falls outside 70, 80, or 90
  • •You like customization options like shaft and blade colour out of the box

HockeyStickMan

Pro Blackout Prototype

TaggsHockey

Classic

Price
$179.99
$149.99
Brand
HockeyStickMan
TaggsHockey
Year
N/A
2026
Category
Elite
Performance
Flex options
70, 80, 90
65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 95, 100, 105, 110
Kick point
Hybrid
Mid
Blade patterns
P28, P29, P40, P86, P88, P92, W03, W28, W88
p02-lidstrom, pm9-modano, p28-eichel, p28m, p88-kane, p90t-drury, p05, p92-matthews, p92m
Shaft shape
N/A
Round
Construction
N/A
One-piece
Material
24K Carbon Layup
24K Carbon (aerospace-grade blend, 24K weave)
Weight
350g
400g
Level
Senior
Advanced, Elite
Position
N/A
Forward, Defense

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