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HockeyStickMan Value Blackout (Intermediate) vs Warrior Covert QR6

Value Blackout (Intermediate)
HockeyStickMan$79.99
Covert QR6
Warrior$159.97 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Value Blackout is way more affordable and gives you a much wider curve selection, but the QR6 brings a more refined low-kick feel with better materials and a wider flex range. If budget is the priority, the Blackout is hard to argue with, but the QR6 is a step up in build quality for players who want a faster release.

The numbers

Weight
500g
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Price
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US$160
Curves
8 options4 more
4 options
Kick point
Low
Low

Pick the HockeyStickMan Value Blackout (Intermediate)

  • •You want a budget-friendly low-kick stick without spending big
  • •You need more curve options to match your shooting style
  • •You are an intermediate player who does not want to risk an expensive stick

Pick the Warrior Covert QR6

  • •You want a more engineered low kick with better carbon layup for a quicker release
  • •You shoot a lot and want a stick built specifically around fast release mechanics
  • •You need more flex options to dial in the right fit for your shot

HockeyStickMan

Value Blackout (Intermediate)

Warrior

Covert QR6

Price
$79.99
$159.97 USD
Brand
HockeyStickMan
Warrior
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Performance
Mid-Range
Flex options
55, 65
65, 75, 85, 95
Kick point
Low
Low
Blade patterns
P28, P29, P40, P88, P92, W03, W28, W88
M28, W28, M03, W03
Shaft shape
N/A
N/A
Construction
N/A
One-piece
Material
Carbon Construction
Minimus Carbon 25, P.L. 188
Weight
500g
N/A
Level
Intermediate
N/A
Position
N/A
N/A

New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.

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

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