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HockeyStickMan Value Blackout vs Warrior Novium 2 Pro

Value Blackout
HockeyStickMan$79.99
Novium 2 Pro
Warrior$399.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Blackout is way more affordable and gives you way more curve choices, but the Novium 2 Pro is noticeably lighter and has a mid-kick that works better for all-around shooting. You're really choosing between budget flexibility versus premium performance here.

The numbers

Weight
500g
360g140g lighter
Price
CA$80CA$320 cheaper
CA$400
Curves
5 options3 more
2 options
Kick point
Low
Mid

Pick the HockeyStickMan Value Blackout

  • You want to spend under $80 and don't mind the extra weight
  • You shoot a specific style and want 30+ blade patterns to find your exact curve
  • You're okay with lower-end materials and no warranty to save money

Pick the Warrior Novium 2 Pro

  • You want a stick that feels responsive and fast in your hands (140g lighter matters)
  • You shoot from everywhere and need a mid-kick that handles snapshots, wristers, and slap shots equally well
  • You're willing to pay for lighter carbon fiber and better overall balance and feel

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

Warrior

Novium 2 Pro

Price
$79.99
$399.99
Brand
HockeyStickMan
Warrior
Year
N/A
2024
Category
Budget
Mid-Range
Flex options
75, 85
20
Kick point
Low
Mid
Blade patterns
P28, P29, P92, W03, W28
W03, W28
Shaft shape
N/A
Round
Construction
N/A
One-piece
Material
Carbon Construction
Minimus Carbon 25, PL188
Weight
500g
360g
Level
Senior
Senior
Position
N/A
Forward, Defense

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