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HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Red Lite - Junior vs Warrior Rise Youth

Pro Blackout Red Lite - Junior
HockeyStickMan$119.99
Rise Youth
Warrior$79.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Pro Blackout Red Lite gives you way more flex options and blade curve choices for the same budget price, plus it's noticeably lighter at 365g. The Rise Youth is built tougher for beginners who want a stick that'll survive getting slammed in a locker, but you're locked into one curve and you don't get the weight spec so it's probably heavier than the specs suggest.

The numbers

Weight
365g
Price
US$80
Curves
5 options4 more
1 option
Kick point
Low
Hybrid

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Red Lite - Junior

  • You want to dial in the exact flex that matches your shot style from three solid choices
  • You play multiple positions and need five different blade patterns to try
  • You want the lightest stick in your budget for faster hands and easier stick handling

Pick the Warrior Rise Youth

  • You're brand new to hockey and want a stick that shrugs off abuse
  • You prefer simplicity and don't want to overthink flex or curve options
  • You value proven durability for learning over performance tweaks

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

Warrior

Rise Youth

Price
$119.99
$79.99 USD
Brand
HockeyStickMan
Warrior
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Budget
Budget
Flex options
20, 30, 40
10, 20
Kick point
Low
Hybrid
Blade patterns
P28, P29, P92, W03, W28
W03
Shaft shape
N/A
N/A
Construction
N/A
One-piece
Material
18K Carbon Layup
Flat-weave carbon, R.L.C. 111
Weight
365g
N/A
Level
Junior
N/A
Position
N/A
N/A

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