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HockeyStickMan Value Blackout (Intermediate) vs Warrior Novium 2 SP

Value Blackout (Intermediate)
HockeyStickMan$79.99
Novium 2 SP
Warrior$129.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Value Blackout is way more affordable and gives you a much wider curve selection, but the Novium 2 SP is noticeably lighter and brings a mid kick point with better documented construction quality. If budget and blade variety matter most, the Blackout wins on paper, but the Novium 2 SP is the more refined stick overall.

The numbers

Weight
500g
451g49g lighter
Price
US$130
Curves
8 options5 more
3 options
Kick point
Low
Mid

Pick the HockeyStickMan Value Blackout (Intermediate)

  • You want a low kick point for quick releases off the hands
  • You need a specific curve like P28, P29, P88, P92, or P92 that Warrior does not offer
  • You are on a tight budget and CA$80 is the ceiling

Pick the Warrior Novium 2 SP

  • You want a lighter stick at 451g with proven one-piece construction
  • You shoot primarily with weight transfer and want mid kick power
  • You prefer a stick with a wider flex range and a recognized warranty-backed brand build

HockeyStickMan

Value Blackout (Intermediate)

Warrior

Novium 2 SP

Price
$79.99
$129.99 USD
Brand
HockeyStickMan
Warrior
Year
2025
2025
Category
Performance
Mid-Range
Flex options
55, 65
30, 40, 50, 55, 65, 75, 85
Kick point
Low
Mid
Blade patterns
P28, P29, P40, P88, P92, W03, W28, W88
W03, W28, W88
Shaft shape
N/A
Round
Construction
N/A
One-piece
Material
Carbon Construction
Uni-directional Minimus Carbon
Weight
500g
451g
Level
Intermediate
Performance, Intermediate
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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