HockeyStickMan Value Blackout vs True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock K. Bellows

HockeyStickMan$79.99

True$159.97 USD

AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Value Blackout is way more affordable at $80 and gives you five blade patterns to choose from, but it's noticeably heavier at 500g. The Catalyst 9X3 is a genuine pro-spec stick built to NHL specs with a mid-kick for power, but it costs double and locks you into one curve and flex.

The numbers

Weight

500g

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Price

US$80US$80 cheaper

US$160

Curves

5 options4 more

1 option

Kick point

Low

Mid

Pick the HockeyStickMan Value Blackout

•You want to save money and don't mind a heavier stick
•You need flexibility to try different blade curves before committing
•You're building a backup stick or testing the Value line's durability

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock K. Bellows

•You shoot hard and want that mid-kick power feel that NHL players use
•You've already dialed in the T28 curve and 85 flex as your setup
•You're willing to pay for pro-spec layup and consistent quality over budget options

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.

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HockeyStickMan

Value Blackout

True

Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock K. Bellows

Price

$79.99

$159.97 USD

Brand

HockeyStickMan

True

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