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HockeyStickMan Value Blackout (Intermediate) vs True HZRDUS 9X4 Senior

Value Blackout (Intermediate)
HockeyStickMan$79.99
HZRDUS 9X4 Senior
True$399.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Value Blackout is way more affordable at $80 CAD and offers a much wider curve selection with 8 blade patterns, while the HZRDUS 9X4 is a premium elite stick with better materials and construction at five times the price. If you are on a budget or still finding your preferred curve, the Blackout makes more sense, but serious competitive players will notice the difference in feel and performance with the HZRDUS.

The numbers

Weight
500g
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Price
CA$80CA$320 cheaper
CA$400
Curves
8 options4 more
4 options
Kick point
Low
Low

Pick the HockeyStickMan Value Blackout (Intermediate)

  • •You want a low-kick carbon stick without spending serious money
  • •You are still experimenting with blade patterns and want more options
  • •You are an intermediate player who does not need elite-level specs

Pick the True HZRDUS 9X4 Senior

  • •You play at a high competitive level and want every performance advantage
  • •You shoot a lot and want the SRT4 blade tech for cleaner, more powerful shots
  • •You already know True curves and are comfortable with a smaller pattern selection

HockeyStickMan

Value Blackout (Intermediate)

True

HZRDUS 9X4 Senior

Price
$79.99
$399.99
Brand
HockeyStickMan
True
Year
2025
2025
Category
Performance
Elite
Flex options
55, 65
65, 75, 85, 95
Kick point
Low
Low
Blade patterns
P28, P29, P40, P88, P92, W03, W28, W88
T27, T28, T90T, T92
Shaft shape
N/A
Round
Construction
N/A
One-piece
Material
Carbon Construction
Carbon Fiber, SRT4 Blade Technology
Weight
500g
N/A
Level
Intermediate
Elite, Pro
Position
N/A
Forward, Defense

New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.

Comparing curves across brands? See our hockey stick curve chart.

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