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HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Red Lite - Junior vs True HZRDUS 5X5

Pro Blackout Red Lite - Junior
HockeyStickMan$119.99
HZRDUS 5X5
True$169.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Pro Blackout Red Lite is noticeably lighter at 365g and way more affordable at $120 CAD, but it is a junior stick with junior flex options. The HZRDUS 5X5 is built for older players, offers a much wider flex range, and brings legitimate one-piece construction with better puck feel, but it costs more and only gives you two curve options.

The numbers

Weight
365g51g lighter
416g
Price
US$170
Curves
5 options3 more
2 options
Kick point
Low
Low

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Red Lite - Junior

  • You are shopping for a younger junior player on a budget
  • Your player needs a low flex (20, 30, or 40) and wants more curve choices
  • Weight matters and you want the lighter option

Pick the True HZRDUS 5X5

  • You are an intermediate or performance-level player who has outgrown junior flex ranges
  • You want better puck feel and a more durable blade through the PASS foam core and triple-rib construction
  • You are okay with only T28 or T92 curves and want a stick that will hold up longer

HockeyStickMan

Pro Blackout Red Lite - Junior

True

HZRDUS 5X5

Price
$119.99
$169.99 USD
Brand
HockeyStickMan
True
Year
2025
2025
Category
Performance
Mid-Range
Flex options
20, 30, 40
50, 60, 65, 75, 85, 95
Kick point
Low
Low
Blade patterns
P28, P29, P92, W03, W28
T28, T92
Shaft shape
N/A
Square
Construction
N/A
One-piece
Material
18K Carbon Layup
Carbon Fiberglass
Weight
365g
416g
Level
Junior
Performance, Intermediate
Position
N/A
Forward, Defense

New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.

Comparing curves across brands? See our hockey stick curve chart.

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