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HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout vs TaggsHockey RPG-Pro 375g

Pro Blackout
HockeyStickMan$139.99
RPG-Pro 375g
TaggsHockey$164.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Pro Blackout is cheaper and gives you a true one-piece carbon stick with solid versatility, but the RPG-Pro 375g is noticeably lighter and built to order with aerospace carbon that players actually trust. You're paying about $25 more for a stick that's 50 grams lighter and comes with proven durability behind it.

The numbers

Weight
425g
375g50g lighter
Price
CA$140CA$25 cheaper
CA$165
Curves
8 options
9 options1 more
Kick point
Hybrid
Mid

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout

  • You want the cheapest entry into a real carbon stick with no compromises on materials
  • You prefer a hybrid kick point that works for both snap and control
  • You don't mind standard weight and want maximum curve options right away

Pick the TaggsHockey RPG-Pro 375g

  • You want a noticeably lighter stick that won't fatigue your arms as quickly
  • You value a custom-built stick with a track record of holding up through hard use
  • You're willing to pay slightly more for aerospace carbon construction and mid-kick consistency
  • You want full control over your exact build rather than picking from standard stock

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

RPG-Pro 375g

Price
$139.99
$164.99
Brand
HockeyStickMan
TaggsHockey
Year
N/A
2026
Category
Budget
Mid-Range
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
Aerospace Carbon + 18K Weave
Weight
425g
375g
Level
Senior
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Position
N/A
Forward, Defense

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