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TaggsHockey Classic vs True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Dave Bastien

Classic
TaggsHockey$149.99
HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Dave Bastien
True$179.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Classic 2026 gives you way more curve and flex options at a more accessible price, while the HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock locks you into one setup built to NHL spec with a low kick point. If customization and value matter, the Classic 2026 wins on paper, but the HZRDUS delivers a faster release feel that mid-kick sticks simply cannot match.

The numbers

Weight
400g
Price
US$180
Curves
9 options8 more
1 option
Kick point
Mid
Low

Pick the TaggsHockey Classic

  • You want to dial in your exact flex and curve from nine blade options
  • You prefer a mid kick for loading power on wrist and snap shots
  • You want a custom-built stick at a lower price point

Pick the True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Dave Bastien

  • You shoot off the toe and need the fastest possible release
  • You already know 85 flex suits you and you like the Mid Max pattern
  • You want a genuine pro-stock layup built the way an NHL player actually uses it

TaggsHockey

Classic

True

HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Dave Bastien

Price
$149.99
$179.99 USD
Brand
TaggsHockey
True
Year
2026
N/A
Category
Performance
Pro Stock
Flex options
65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 95, 100, 105, 110
85
Kick point
Mid
Low
Blade patterns
p02-lidstrom, pm9-modano, p28-eichel, p28m, p88-kane, p90t-drury, p05, p92-matthews, p92m
Mid Max
Shaft shape
Round
Round
Construction
One-piece
One-piece
Material
24K Carbon (aerospace-grade blend, 24K weave)
N/A
Weight
400g
N/A
Level
Advanced, Elite
N/A
Position
Forward, Defense
N/A

New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.

Comparing curves across brands? See our hockey stick curve chart.

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