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HockeyStickMan Value Blackout vs True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock JT Miller

Value Blackout
HockeyStickMan$79.99
HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock JT Miller
True$189.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Value Blackout is way more affordable at $80 and gives you multiple flex and curve options to dial in your shot, while the True HZRDUS 9X4 is a pro-spec stick locked into one setup but built to NHL standards for maximum performance. The Value Blackout is heavier and less refined, but the True HZRDUS demands a stronger shot and costs more than double.

The numbers

Weight
500g
Price
US$80US$110 cheaper
US$190
Curves
5 options4 more
1 option
Kick point
Low
Low

Pick the HockeyStickMan Value Blackout

  • You want to spend under $100 and don't mind a slightly heavier stick
  • You're still experimenting with flex ratings and curve preferences
  • You need durability over elite-level performance

Pick the True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock JT Miller

  • You shoot hard and want genuine NHL-caliber feel and response
  • You already know you like an 85 flex and MC2 curve
  • You're willing to pay for pro-spec construction and won't need backup curve 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.

HockeyStickMan

Value Blackout

True

HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock JT Miller

Price
$79.99
$189.99 USD
Brand
HockeyStickMan
True
Year
N/A
N/A
Category
Budget
Pro Stock
Flex options
75, 85
85
Kick point
Low
Low
Blade patterns
P28, P29, P92, W03, W28
MC2
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

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