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HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout vs TaggsHockey ACTN3

Pro Blackout
HockeyStickMan$139.99
ACTN3
TaggsHockey$184.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout is way more affordable and gives you a hybrid kick point with solid carbon construction, but the TaggsHockey ACTN3 2026 is noticeably lighter at 345g and built custom to your exact specs with more flex options to choose from.

The numbers

Weight
425g
345g80g lighter
Price
CA$140CA$45 cheaper
CA$185
Curves
8 options
9 options1 more
Kick point
Hybrid
Mid

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout

  • You want a true one-piece carbon stick without spending a lot of money
  • You prefer a hybrid kick point that works for both snapshots and wrist shots
  • You don't mind the extra 80g of weight for the price savings

Pick the TaggsHockey ACTN3

  • You want the lightest possible stick and are willing to pay more for it
  • You need a mid-kick point and want to customize your flex and grip during ordering
  • You play at a higher competitive level and value the advanced carbon boron blend

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

TaggsHockey

ACTN3

Price
$139.99
$184.99
Brand
HockeyStickMan
TaggsHockey
Year
N/A
2026
Category
Budget
Performance
Flex options
75, 85
70, 75, 80, 85
Kick point
Hybrid
Mid
Blade patterns
P28, P29, P40, P88, P92, W03, W28, W88
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
100% Carbon Layup
24K Carbon + 2% Boron
Weight
425g
345g
Level
Senior
Intermediate, Advanced, Elite
Position
N/A
Forward, Defense

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