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HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Prototype vs True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Tomas Lavoie

Pro Blackout Prototype
HockeyStickMan$179.99
Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Tomas Lavoie
True$159.97 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout is significantly lighter at 350g and gives you real flexibility with three flex options and nine blade patterns, while the True Catalyst is a locked-in pro stock stick with a single flex and curve built for one type of player. You're paying similar money but choosing between customization or NHL authenticity.

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 to try different flex ratings to find your sweet spot
  • You care about blade curve options and like having choices
  • You value a noticeably lighter stick for faster hands and easier stick handling

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Tomas Lavoie

  • You shoot hard and want the exact stick an NHL player uses
  • You already know you like 105 flex and a mid-kick feel
  • You prefer a stiffer stick built for powerful shooters and don't need to experiment with flex ratings

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 Tomas Lavoie

Price
$179.99
$159.97 USD
Brand
HockeyStickMan
True
Year
N/A
N/A
Category
Budget
Pro Stock
Flex options
70, 80, 90
105
Kick point
Hybrid
Mid
Blade patterns
P28, P29, P40, P86, P88, P92, W03, W28, W88
TC4 New
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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