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HockeyStickMan Value Blackout vs True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Taylor Hall

Value Blackout
HockeyStickMan$79.99
HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Taylor Hall
True$189.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Value Blackout is way more affordable and lets you pick from multiple flex options and blade patterns, while the True HZRDUS is a fixed pro-spec build that costs more than double but gives you an NHL-grade stick with Taylor Hall's exact specs. One is about options and value, the other is about getting one specific high-end build.

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 $80 and still get a playable carbon stick
  • You need flexibility in choosing your flex (75 or 85) and curve from 30+ options
  • You're okay with a heavier stick (500g) and want durability over premium feel
  • You're trying out different setups without breaking the bank

Pick the True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Taylor Hall

  • You want a genuine NHL pro-spec stick and don't mind paying $190 for it
  • You shoot hard and need stiff 100 flex to load properly
  • You want Taylor Hall's exact blade pattern and kick point
  • You've already figured out your preferences and don't need to experiment

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 Taylor Hall

Price
$79.99
$189.99 USD
Brand
HockeyStickMan
True
Year
N/A
N/A
Category
Budget
Pro Stock
Flex options
75, 85
100
Kick point
Low
Low
Blade patterns
P28, P29, P92, W03, W28
TC2 Mod
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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