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HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Red Lite - Junior vs True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Dave Bastien

Pro Blackout Red Lite - Junior
HockeyStickMan$119.99
HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Dave Bastien
True$179.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Pro Blackout Red Lite is way more affordable and gives you three flex options plus five curve choices to dial in your shot, while the True HZRDUS is a pro-spec stick locked into one fixed flex and curve but built to NHL standards if that's your exact preference.

The numbers

Weight
365g
Price
US$180
Curves
5 options4 more
1 option
Kick point
Low
Low

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Red Lite - Junior

  • You're a junior player still figuring out what flex and curve work best for you
  • You want to spend $120 instead of $180
  • You prefer a lighter stick (365g is noticeably easier to handle for younger players)

Pick the True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Dave Bastien

  • You already know you want a genuine NHL low-kick Hzrdus build with no guessing
  • You're a stronger, experienced shooter who can handle pro-spec stiffness
  • You want Dave Bastien's specific curve and aren't shopping around for alternatives

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

HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Dave Bastien

Price
$119.99
$179.99 USD
Brand
HockeyStickMan
True
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Budget
Pro Stock
Flex options
20, 30, 40
85
Kick point
Low
Low
Blade patterns
P28, P29, P92, W03, W28
Mid Max
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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