At a glance
The Blackout Red Lite gives you way more curve and flex options at a known weight, while the Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock locks you into one flex and one pattern but delivers a genuine NHL-spec build. If customization and choice matter to you, the Blackout wins; if you want an authentic pro-stock feel and the Mid Max pattern works for you, the Catalyst is hard to beat at that price.
The numbers
Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Red Lite
Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ryan Mcleod
HockeyStickMan
Pro Blackout Red Lite
True
Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ryan Mcleod
New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.
Comparing curves across brands? See our hockey stick curve chart.
Pro Blackout Red Lite - Junior vs Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ryan Mcleod
HockeyStickMan vs True
Compare →Pro Blackout Red Lite vs Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock C. Tierney
HockeyStickMan vs True
Compare →Pro Blackout vs Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ryan Mcleod
HockeyStickMan vs True
Compare →Pro Blackout Red Lite vs HZRDUS PX Pro Stock Mathieu Joseph
HockeyStickMan vs True
Compare →Not sure which stick is right for you?
Answer a few quick questions about your position, level, budget, and play style. Get 3 sticks matched to your game.