At a glance
The Value Blackout is way more affordable and offers a much wider curve selection, making it the stronger pick for most players. The Rise costs more, has a hybrid kick point, and is aimed squarely at beginners who want something durable to learn on.
The numbers
Pick the HockeyStickMan Value Blackout
Pick the Warrior Rise
HockeyStickMan
Value Blackout
Warrior
Rise
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Comparing curves across brands? See our hockey stick curve chart.
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