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HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Red Lite - Junior vs True HZRDUS Smoke

Pro Blackout Red Lite - Junior
HockeyStickMan$119.99
HZRDUS Smoke
True$399.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Pro Blackout Red Lite is way more affordable and offers a much wider curve selection, making it a solid junior option for younger players still developing. The HZRDUS Smoke is a senior-level elite stick with noticeably better materials and puck feel, but it costs more than three times as much.

The numbers

Weight
365g
360g5g lighter
Price
CA$120CA$280 cheaper
CA$400
Curves
5 options2 more
3 options
Kick point
Low
Low

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Red Lite - Junior

  • You are buying for a junior player who will outgrow the stick in a season or two
  • Budget is a priority and CA$120 is the right price point
  • You want more blade pattern options to find the right fit

Pick the True HZRDUS Smoke

  • You are a senior-level player skating four or more times a week
  • You want elite construction and a noticeably faster low-kick release
  • Puck feel and long-term durability justify spending CA$400

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 Smoke

Price
$119.99
$399.99
Brand
HockeyStickMan
True
Year
2025
2025
Category
Performance
Mid-Range
Flex options
20, 30, 40
15
Kick point
Low
Low
Blade patterns
P28, P29, P92, W03, W28
T27, T28, T92
Shaft shape
N/A
Round
Construction
N/A
One-piece
Material
18K Carbon Layup
RESFLO Technology, PLD, Spread Tow Weave
Weight
365g
360g
Level
Junior
Senior
Position
N/A
Forward, Defense

New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.

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