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HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Prototype vs True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Nic Hague

Pro Blackout Prototype
HockeyStickMan$179.99
Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Nic Hague
True$159.97 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout is noticeably lighter and gives you way more curve options, but costs $20 more and locks you into a hybrid kick. The True Catalyst 9X3 is cheaper, delivers a proven mid-kick Catalyst build straight from Nic Hague's NHL spec, but you get one flex and one curve only.

The numbers

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

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Prototype

  • You want the lightest stick possible and value feel over everything else
  • You're still figuring out which curve works best for your shot
  • You prefer a hybrid kick that loads quick and releases fast

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Nic Hague

  • You already know a mid-kick works for you and want to save $20
  • You shoot hard and need a stiff flex built for stronger players
  • You want exactly what an NHL player is using without guessing on specs

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

True

Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Nic Hague

Price
$179.99
$159.97 USD
Brand
HockeyStickMan
True
Year
N/A
N/A
Category
Budget
Pro Stock
Flex options
70, 80, 90
110
Kick point
Hybrid
Mid
Blade patterns
P28, P29, P40, P86, P88, P92, W03, W28, W88
TC90T
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

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