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HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Prototype vs True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock C. Lindstrom

Pro Blackout Prototype
HockeyStickMan$179.99
Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock C. Lindstrom
True$159.97 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Blackout Prototype gives you way more curve selection and a noticeably lighter build at 350g, while the Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock is more affordable and delivers a genuine NHL-spec mid-kick feel in Lindstrom's exact setup. If curve choice and weight matter to you, the Blackout wins; if you want a proven pro-stock build on a budget, the Catalyst is hard to beat.

The numbers

Weight
350g
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Price
US$180
US$160US$20 cheaper
Curves
9 options8 more
1 option
Kick point
Hybrid
Low

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Prototype

  • •You want to choose from 9 blade patterns instead of being locked into one
  • •You prioritize a lighter stick and a hybrid kick point for quicker release
  • •You want a full manufacturer warranty and retail availability

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock C. Lindstrom

  • •You shoot with an 80 flex and like Lindstrom's TC90TT curve
  • •You want a genuine pro-stock layup for less money
  • •You prefer a low/mid kick point built for shot power over release speed

HockeyStickMan

Pro Blackout Prototype

True

Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock C. Lindstrom

Price
$179.99
$159.97 USD
Brand
HockeyStickMan
True
Year
N/A
N/A
Category
Elite
Pro Stock
Flex options
70, 80, 90
80
Kick point
Hybrid
Low
Blade patterns
P28, P29, P40, P86, P88, P92, W03, W28, W88
TC90TT
Shaft shape
N/A
Round
Construction
N/A
One-piece
Material
24K Carbon Layup
N/A
Weight
350g
N/A
Level
Senior
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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