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

HockeyStickMan$79.99

True$179.99 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 True HZRDUS 9X4 is a genuine NHL pro stock stick with one locked-in curve and flex, costs $180, and built for players who shoot hard and want exactly what the pros use.

The numbers

Weight

500g

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Price

US$80US$100 cheaper

US$180

Curves

5 options4 more

1 option

Kick point

Low

Pick the HockeyStickMan Value Blackout

•You want to spend under $80 and don't mind extra weight
•You need options and want to try different blade patterns
•You're building your first quality stick or want a backup without breaking the bank

Pick the True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Dave Bastien

•You have a consistent shot and don't need multiple curve options
•You want the actual NHL spec that Bastien uses
•You shoot hard enough to handle pro-stiffness flexes and don't care about price

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

HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Dave Bastien

Price

$79.99

$179.99 USD

Brand

HockeyStickMan

True

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