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HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Prototype vs Warrior Novium 2 SP

Pro Blackout Prototype
HockeyStickMan$179.99
Novium 2 SP
Warrior$119.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Pro Blackout is noticeably lighter at 350g and gives you a hybrid kick for quicker releases, but costs $50 more and limits you to just two flex options. The Novium 2 SP is way more affordable at $130, offers five different flex choices including junior sizes, but weighs 100g more and has only three curve options.

The numbers

Weight
350g101g lighter
451g
Price
US$180
US$120US$60 cheaper
Curves
9 options6 more
3 options
Kick point
Hybrid
Mid

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Prototype

  • You want the lightest stick possible and shoot from the hybrid kick point sweet spot
  • You're locked into 70 or 80 flex and need one of the nine available blade patterns
  • You value the tactile grip finish and don't mind paying for it

Pick the Warrior Novium 2 SP

  • You want to save $50 and need a wider flex range for different players or future progression
  • You prefer a mid kick for pure shot power over release speed
  • You only use W03, W28, or W88 curves and don't need other patterns

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

Warrior

Novium 2 SP

Price
$179.99
$119.99 USD
Brand
HockeyStickMan
Warrior
Year
N/A
2025
Category
Budget
Mid-Range
Flex options
70, 80, 90
30, 40, 50, 55, 75
Kick point
Hybrid
Mid
Blade patterns
P28, P29, P40, P86, P88, P92, W03, W28, W88
W03, W28, W88
Shaft shape
N/A
Round
Construction
N/A
One-piece
Material
24K Carbon Layup
Uni-directional Minimus Carbon
Weight
350g
451g
Level
Senior
Performance, Intermediate
Position
N/A
Forward, Defense

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