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HockeyStickMan Value Blackout - Junior vs True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Erik Karlsson

Value Blackout - Junior
HockeyStickMan$69.99
HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Erik Karlsson
True$189.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Value Blackout is way more affordable and gives you a much wider curve selection, while the HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock is a single-configuration pro-spec stick built around Karlsson's exact setup. If you want flexibility and value, the Blackout wins; if you want a genuine NHL-grade low-kick build and have the strength to use it, the True is the pick.

The numbers

Weight
450g
Price
US$190
Curves
8 options7 more
1 option
Kick point
Low
Low

Pick the HockeyStickMan Value Blackout - Junior

  • You are a junior player who needs a budget-friendly option that still performs
  • You want to experiment with different blade patterns to find your fit
  • You are not yet strong enough to fully load a pro-spec 85 flex stick

Pick the True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Erik Karlsson

  • You want a real pro-stock stick with an authentic NHL layup and feel
  • You shoot at a level where an 85 flex and Karlsson's TC2 Mod curve make sense
  • You prioritize a fast, consistent low-kick release and do not need curve options

HockeyStickMan

Value Blackout - Junior

True

HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Erik Karlsson

Price
$69.99
$189.99 USD
Brand
HockeyStickMan
True
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Performance
Pro Stock
Flex options
40, 50
85
Kick point
Low
Low
Blade patterns
P28, P29, P40, P88, P92, W03, W28, W88
TC2 Mod
Shaft shape
N/A
Round
Construction
N/A
One-piece
Material
Carbon Construction
N/A
Weight
450g
N/A
Level
Junior
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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