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TaggsHockey ACTN3 vs True HZRDUS 5X5

ACTN3
TaggsHockey$184.99
HZRDUS 5X5
True$169.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The ACTN3 is noticeably lighter at 345g and offers a much wider curve selection, but the HZRDUS 5X5 gives you a low kick point and solid puck feel at a more accessible price point. If shot release speed and customization matter most, these two sticks are pulling in opposite directions.

The numbers

Weight
345g71g lighter
416g
Price
US$170
Curves
9 options7 more
2 options
Kick point
Mid
Low

Pick the TaggsHockey ACTN3

  • You want a custom-built stick dialed to your exact flex and curve
  • You shoot off a mid kick and want a lighter stick in your hands
  • You care about having more than two blade pattern options

Pick the True HZRDUS 5X5

  • You prefer a low kick point for quick release on passes and wrist shots
  • You want a one-piece construction stick without paying top-tier prices
  • A square shaft feel and proven blade tech matter more to you than raw weight savings

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.

TaggsHockey

ACTN3

True

HZRDUS 5X5

Price
$184.99
$169.99 USD
Brand
TaggsHockey
True
Year
2026
2025
Category
Performance
Mid-Range
Flex options
70, 75, 80, 85
50, 60, 65, 75, 85, 95
Kick point
Mid
Low
Blade patterns
p02-lidstrom, pm9-modano, p28-eichel, p28m, p88-kane, p90t-drury, p05, p92-matthews, p92m
T28, T92
Shaft shape
Round
Square
Construction
One-piece
One-piece
Material
24K Carbon + 2% Boron
Carbon Fiberglass
Weight
345g
416g
Level
Intermediate, Advanced, Elite
Performance, Intermediate
Position
Forward, Defense
Forward, Defense

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