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HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Red Lite vs TaggsHockey ACTN3

Pro Blackout Red Lite
HockeyStickMan$179.99
ACTN3
TaggsHockey$184.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Pro Blackout Red Lite is way more affordable at $180 with solid basic performance, while the ACTN3 is only $5 more but gives you a noticeably lighter stick (20g difference), better carbon quality, and way more customization options. If you want to save money and don't care about picking your exact flex or curve, the HockeyStickMan works. If you want a precision tool built to your specs, the Taggs is worth the tiny price bump.

The numbers

Weight
365g
345g20g lighter
Price
CA$180CA$5 cheaper
CA$185
Curves
5 options
9 options4 more
Kick point
Low
Mid

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Red Lite

  • You want the cheapest option and don't need to customize much
  • You're okay with a low kick point and prefer a bigger blade curve selection
  • You're a senior-level player on a tight budget who just needs a solid stick

Pick the TaggsHockey ACTN3

  • You want a lighter stick that actually feels noticeably faster and easier to handle
  • You need to dial in your exact flex (the 75 and 85 options matter) and curve preference
  • You're intermediate or advanced and want better carbon construction with boron reinforcement

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

TaggsHockey

ACTN3

Price
$179.99
$184.99
Brand
HockeyStickMan
TaggsHockey
Year
2025
2026
Category
Budget
Performance
Flex options
70, 80, 90
70, 75, 80, 85
Kick point
Low
Mid
Blade patterns
P28, P29, P92, W03, W28
p02-lidstrom, pm9-modano, p28-eichel, p28m, p88-kane, p90t-drury, p05, p92-matthews, p92m
Shaft shape
N/A
Round
Construction
N/A
One-piece
Material
18K Carbon Layup
24K Carbon + 2% Boron
Weight
365g
345g
Level
Senior
Intermediate, Advanced, Elite
Position
N/A
Forward, Defense

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