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HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Prototype vs TaggsHockey RPG-Pro 375g

Pro Blackout Prototype
HockeyStickMan$179.99
RPG-Pro 375g
TaggsHockey$164.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Blackout is noticeably lighter at 350g and built with premium 24K carbon, but you're paying CA$15 more for the privilege. The RPG-Pro costs less, weighs just 25g more, gives you more flex options to choose from, and lets you customize your build to exactly what you want.

The numbers

Weight
350g25g lighter
375g
Price
CA$180
CA$165CA$15 cheaper
Curves
9 options
9 options
Kick point
Hybrid
Mid

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Prototype

  • You want the absolute lightest stick and don't mind paying for it
  • You prefer a hybrid kick point that releases faster than a mid kick
  • You've already got your curve locked in and don't need options

Pick the TaggsHockey RPG-Pro 375g

  • You want to save money and get a stick that still performs at a high level
  • You want more flex choices (70, 75, 80, 85 vs just 70 and 80)
  • You want to customize your build instead of buying off the shelf
  • You value proven durability from hundreds of sticks already sold

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

TaggsHockey

RPG-Pro 375g

Price
$179.99
$164.99
Brand
HockeyStickMan
TaggsHockey
Year
N/A
2026
Category
Budget
Mid-Range
Flex options
70, 80, 90
70, 75, 80, 85
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
Aerospace Carbon + 18K Weave
Weight
350g
375g
Level
Senior
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Position
N/A
Forward, Defense

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