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HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Red Lite - Junior vs True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock G. Brisebois

Pro Blackout Red Lite - Junior
HockeyStickMan$119.99
Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock G. Brisebois
True$159.97 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Pro Blackout Red Lite is way more affordable and gives you five different curve options to experiment with, while the True Catalyst 9X3 is a genuine pro-spec stick built to one fixed NHL pattern that costs more but demands less guesswork. Pick based on whether you want flexibility and budget friendliness or the exact stick an NHL player uses.

The numbers

Weight
365g
Price
US$160
Curves
5 options4 more
1 option
Kick point
Low
Mid

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Red Lite - Junior

  • You're a junior player still figuring out which curve works best for you
  • You want to spend CA$120 instead of significantly more
  • You need a lighter stick at 365g to improve your speed and agility

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock G. Brisebois

  • You're a stronger, more committed player ready for pro-level stiffness
  • You want the T92 Mod curve because you know that's what you shoot best with
  • You want the exact layup and specs that work for an actual NHL player

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 Red Lite - Junior

True

Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock G. Brisebois

Price
$119.99
$159.97 USD
Brand
HockeyStickMan
True
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Budget
Pro Stock
Flex options
20, 30, 40
100
Kick point
Low
Mid
Blade patterns
P28, P29, P92, W03, W28
T92 Mod
Shaft shape
N/A
Round
Construction
N/A
One-piece
Material
18K Carbon Layup
N/A
Weight
365g
N/A
Level
Junior
N/A
Position
N/A
N/A

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