HockeyStickMan Value Blackout vs True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ty Higgins

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 NHL pro-spec stick with a mid-kick that suits stronger shooters, but it costs $160, comes in one fixed curve, and you're locked into 80 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 spend under $100 and don't mind the extra weight
•You need options and want to dial in your exact blade curve
•You're building your game and don't need pro-spec stiffness yet

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ty Higgins

•You shoot hard and want that authentic mid-kick NHL feel
•You're a stronger player who can handle 80 flex properly
•You value pro-level construction over having multiple blade choices

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 Ty Higgins

Price

$79.99

$159.97 USD

Brand

HockeyStickMan

True

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