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Sherwood Playrite vs True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Filip Forsberg

Playrite
Sherwood$59.99 USD
HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Filip Forsberg
True$189.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Playrite is way more affordable and built for learning with a mid kick, while the True HZRDUS is a pro-grade stick that costs over three times as much and fires from a lower kick point for faster releases. This is a beginner-to-NHL-level jump in both price and performance expectations.

The numbers

Weight
Price
US$60US$130 cheaper
US$190
Curves
1 option
1 option
Kick point
Mid
Low

Pick the Sherwood Playrite

  • You're new to hockey and don't want to spend much on your first real stick
  • You want something durable enough to take abuse while you learn fundamentals
  • You don't care about matching NHL specs or having a low-kick release

Pick the True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Filip Forsberg

  • You're a strong, experienced player who shoots a lot and wants a faster release
  • You want the exact same build Filip Forsberg uses in games
  • You're willing to pay premium money for pro-level construction and performance
  • You already know you prefer low-kick geometry and a stiff 105 flex

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.

Sherwood

Playrite

True

HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Filip Forsberg

Price
$59.99 USD
$189.99 USD
Brand
Sherwood
True
Year
N/A
N/A
Category
Budget
Pro Stock
Flex options
15, 25, 35, 45
105
Kick point
Mid
Low
Blade patterns
PP28
TC4
Shaft shape
N/A
Round
Construction
One-piece
One-piece
Material
N/A
N/A
Weight
N/A
N/A
Level
N/A
N/A
Position
N/A
N/A

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