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HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Red Lite vs TaggsHockey Classic

Pro Blackout Red Lite
HockeyStickMan$179.99
Classic
TaggsHockey$149.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The HockeyStickMan is lighter and cheaper, but the Taggs gives you way more shaft flex options, better blade choices, and significantly better materials for almost the same price. The Taggs feels like the smarter value unless you specifically need that lighter weight or can't find your curve in their selection.

The numbers

Weight
365g35g lighter
400g
Price
CA$180
CA$150CA$30 cheaper
Curves
5 options
9 options4 more
Kick point
Low
Mid

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Red Lite

  • You want the absolute lightest stick and need that 365g feel in your hands
  • You only shoot a couple specific curves and don't need nine options to choose from
  • Budget is your hard limit and every dollar counts

Pick the TaggsHockey Classic

  • You want elite carbon quality (24K aerospace blend) at a budget price
  • You need flexibility in shaft stiffness across a wide range (65 to 110 flex options)
  • You shoot a popular curve and want access to named blade patterns like Kane or Matthews
  • You value durability and custom building options over pure lightness

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

Classic

Price
$179.99
$149.99
Brand
HockeyStickMan
TaggsHockey
Year
2025
2026
Category
Budget
Performance
Flex options
70, 80, 90
65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 95, 100, 105, 110
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 (aerospace-grade blend, 24K weave)
Weight
365g
400g
Level
Senior
Advanced, Elite
Position
N/A
Forward, Defense

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