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HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Prototype vs True HZRDUS 5X5

Pro Blackout Prototype
HockeyStickMan$179.99
HZRDUS 5X5
True$169.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Pro Blackout is noticeably lighter at 350g and slightly cheaper, but gives you almost no curve selection and only two flex options. The True HZRDUS 5X5 weighs more, offers six flex choices and twice as many curves, so you can actually dial in what you want to play with.

The numbers

Weight
350g66g lighter
416g
Price
US$180
US$170US$10 cheaper
Curves
9 options7 more
2 options
Kick point
Hybrid
Low

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Prototype

  • You've already got your ideal curve dialed in and don't need options
  • You want the lightest stick possible and weight matters more than flexibility
  • You prefer a hybrid kick point that releases faster than a low kick

Pick the True HZRDUS 5X5

  • You're still figuring out your flex and curve preferences, since you get way more combinations to try
  • You want a low kick point that loads power into your shot better
  • You value durability and puck feel over absolute minimum weight
  • You play at performance or intermediate level and want features that scale with your game

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

HZRDUS 5X5

Price
$179.99
$169.99 USD
Brand
HockeyStickMan
True
Year
N/A
2025
Category
Budget
Mid-Range
Flex options
70, 80, 90
50, 60, 65, 75, 85, 95
Kick point
Hybrid
Low
Blade patterns
P28, P29, P40, P86, P88, P92, W03, W28, W88
T28, T92
Shaft shape
N/A
Square
Construction
N/A
One-piece
Material
24K Carbon Layup
Carbon Fiberglass
Weight
350g
416g
Level
Senior
Performance, Intermediate
Position
N/A
Forward, Defense

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