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HockeyStickMan Value Blackout vs True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Dave Bastien

Value Blackout
HockeyStickMan$79.99
HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Dave Bastien
True$179.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Value Blackout is way more affordable at $80 USD with a much wider curve selection, while the HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock is a genuine NHL-spec stick with a pro-grade layup at more than twice the price. Most players will notice the curve flexibility and price difference before anything else.

The numbers

Weight
500g
Price
US$80US$100 cheaper
US$180
Curves
5 options4 more
1 option
Kick point
Low
Low

Pick the HockeyStickMan Value Blackout

  • You want a low-kick stick without spending $180 USD
  • You need curve options, since five patterns beat one every time
  • You play a lot and go through sticks regularly, making cost per stick matter

Pick the True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Dave Bastien

  • You want a true pro-stock build with an NHL-grade layup
  • You already know the Mid Max pattern works for your shot
  • You shoot hard enough to feel the difference in a pro-spec carbon layup and want that fast low-kick release

HockeyStickMan

Value Blackout

True

HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Dave Bastien

Price
$79.99
$179.99 USD
Brand
HockeyStickMan
True
Year
N/A
N/A
Category
Performance
Pro Stock
Flex options
75, 85
85
Kick point
Low
Low
Blade patterns
P28, P29, P92, W03, W28
Mid Max
Shaft shape
N/A
Round
Construction
N/A
One-piece
Material
Carbon Construction
N/A
Weight
500g
N/A
Level
Senior
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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