HockeyStickMan Value Blackout vs True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Nic Hague

HockeyStickMan$79.99

True$159.97 USD

AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Value Blackout is way more affordable at $80 and gives you 5 blade patterns to choose from, but it's noticeably heavier at 500g. The Catalyst 9X3 is a pro-spec stick locked into one NHL curve and flex, costs double, and demands a strong shot to use properly.

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 spend under $80 and don't mind the extra weight
•You need flexibility with multiple curve options before committing
•You're building a budget setup or testing different blade patterns

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Nic Hague

•You shoot hard enough for a stiff 110 flex and can handle pro-spec specs
•You want the exact same stick NHL players use
•You've already dialed in the TC90T curve and don't need alternatives

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 Nic Hague

Price

$79.99

$159.97 USD

Brand

HockeyStickMan

True

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