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HockeyStickMan Value Blackout (Intermediate) vs TaggsHockey RPG-Pro 375g

Value Blackout (Intermediate)
HockeyStickMan$79.99
RPG-Pro 375g
TaggsHockey$164.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Blackout is way more affordable and gives you a low kick point for snap shots, but the RPG-Pro is noticeably lighter, way more customizable, and built with better carbon that'll actually feel premium in your hands. You're choosing between budget-friendly and good versus spending more upfront for a stick that plays like it costs twice as much.

The numbers

Weight
500g
375g125g lighter
Price
CA$80CA$85 cheaper
CA$165
Curves
8 options
9 options1 more
Kick point
Low
Mid

Pick the HockeyStickMan Value Blackout (Intermediate)

  • You're on a tight budget and just need something reliable that won't break the bank
  • You like a low kick point for quick release and don't want mid or higher kick feel
  • You're fine with standard flex options and don't need the wider range

Pick the TaggsHockey RPG-Pro 375g

  • You want a noticeably lighter stick (125g difference is real) that'll feel faster in your hands
  • You care about having your exact flex and curve combo available (more options, custom builds)
  • You value premium feel and durability and think the $85 extra is worth better construction

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

Value Blackout (Intermediate)

TaggsHockey

RPG-Pro 375g

Price
$79.99
$164.99
Brand
HockeyStickMan
TaggsHockey
Year
2025
2026
Category
Budget
Mid-Range
Flex options
55, 65
70, 75, 80, 85
Kick point
Low
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
Carbon Construction
Aerospace Carbon + 18K Weave
Weight
500g
375g
Level
Intermediate
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Position
N/A
Forward, Defense

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