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HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Red Lite - Junior vs True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Taylor Hall

Pro Blackout Red Lite - Junior
HockeyStickMan$119.99
HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Taylor Hall
True$189.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The HockeyStickMan is a budget junior stick with flexibility in flex ratings and blade patterns, while the True HZRDUS is a pro stock stick locked into one NHL-spec build. You're choosing between customizing your junior setup for CA$120 versus committing to a pro-grade low-kick pattern for US$190.

The numbers

Weight
365g
Price
US$190
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
  • You want multiple blade pattern options without spending big money
  • You need a lighter stick for developing proper shot technique

Pick the True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Taylor Hall

  • You're a strong, skilled shooter ready for pro-spec stiffness
  • You want the exact build Taylor Hall uses and trust that curve
  • You're committed to a low-kick release and don't need 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.

HockeyStickMan

Pro Blackout Red Lite - Junior

True

HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Taylor Hall

Price
$119.99
$189.99 USD
Brand
HockeyStickMan
True
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Budget
Pro Stock
Flex options
20, 30, 40
100
Kick point
Low
Low
Blade patterns
P28, P29, P92, W03, W28
TC2 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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