HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Prototype vs True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Filip Forsberg

HockeyStickMan$179.99

True$189.99 USD

AI Breakdown

At a glance

The HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout is way more affordable at $180 with a noticeably lighter build (350g) and hybrid kick for a faster release, while the True HZRDUS 9X4 is an NHL-spec pro stock stick at $190 with a low kick and fixed stiffness that demands a stronger shot. The real choice comes down to budget flexibility and shot style: the Blackout gives you curve options and a lighter feel for less money, but the True is a genuine pro-pattern stick for players who already know they want low-kick geometry and NHL-level stiffness.

The numbers

Weight

350g

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Price

US$180US$10 cheaper

US$190

Curves

9 options8 more

1 option

Kick point

Hybrid

Low

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Prototype

•You want the lightest option and don't want to spend extra on pro stock pricing
•You need flexibility to test different flex ratings (70, 80, 90) and blade patterns
•You prefer hybrid kick for a balance between quick release and loading power

Pick the True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Filip Forsberg

•You're a strong shooter who already knows low-kick geometry works for your shot
•You want genuine NHL specs and construction instead of consumer-market gear
•You're committed to one setup and don't need multiple flex or curve options

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.

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HockeyStickMan

Pro Blackout Prototype

True

HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Filip Forsberg

Price

$179.99

$189.99 USD

Brand

HockeyStickMan

True

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