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HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout vs True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Ryan Johansen

Pro Blackout
HockeyStickMan$139.99
HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Ryan Johansen
True$189.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Pro Blackout is way more affordable and gives you 8 different curve options to experiment with, while the True HZRDUS is a locked-in pro-spec stick built for one specific player's game. You're paying $50 more for the True but losing all customization and gaining nothing except a lower kick point and NHL authenticity.

The numbers

Weight
425g
Price
US$140US$50 cheaper
US$190
Curves
8 options7 more
1 option
Kick point
Hybrid
Low

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout

  • You want to try multiple curves without breaking the bank
  • You value flexibility in your setup and don't know your exact preferences yet
  • You need a dependable mid-range stick that won't fall apart
  • You prefer hybrid kick for a balanced feel between quick release and mid-shaft loading

Pick the True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Ryan Johansen

  • You already shoot like a stronger player and want that fast low-kick release
  • You're specifically chasing the Ryan Johansen build and trust it works for your game
  • You want genuine pro-spec stiffness and layup quality
  • You've narrowed down TC2 curve as your only pattern

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

True

HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Ryan Johansen

Price
$139.99
$189.99 USD
Brand
HockeyStickMan
True
Year
N/A
N/A
Category
Budget
Pro Stock
Flex options
75, 85
100
Kick point
Hybrid
Low
Blade patterns
P28, P29, P40, P88, P92, W03, W28, W88
TC2
Shaft shape
N/A
Round
Construction
N/A
One-piece
Material
100% Carbon Layup
N/A
Weight
425g
N/A
Level
Senior
N/A
Position
N/A
N/A

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