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HockeyStickMan Value Blackout vs True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock V. Ponomarev

Value Blackout
HockeyStickMan$79.99
HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock V. Ponomarev
True$159.97 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Value Blackout costs half as much and gives you 5 blade patterns to choose from, but it's noticeably heavier at 500g. The True HZRDUS is a genuine pro-spec stick with NHL-level build quality and a faster low-kick release, but it locks you into one curve and one flex at $160.

The numbers

Weight
500g
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Price
US$80US$80 cheaper
US$160
Curves
5 options4 more
1 option
Kick point
Low
Low

Pick the HockeyStickMan Value Blackout

  • •You want to spend under $80 and don't mind carrying extra weight
  • •You need options on blade curves and flex ratings
  • •You're building a budget quiver or learning the game

Pick the True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock V. Ponomarev

  • •You shoot hard and want that authentic NHL low-kick feel
  • •You already know your exact curve and flex preference
  • •You're willing to pay for pro-spec construction and consistency

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 V. Ponomarev

Price
$79.99
$159.97 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
Toe
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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