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True HZRDUS 3X5 vs True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Erik Karlsson

HZRDUS 3X5
True$149.99 USD
HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Erik Karlsson
True$189.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The 3X5 2025 is way more affordable and gives you a wider range of flex options and curve choices, while the HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock is a fixed NHL-spec build that costs more but matches what Karlsson actually uses. One stick lets you find your fit, the other locks you into one specific setup.

The numbers

Weight
444g
Price
US$150US$40 cheaper
US$190
Curves
2 options1 more
1 option
Kick point
Low
Low

Pick the True HZRDUS 3X5

  • You want to try different flex options (20 through 85) without spending extra money
  • You need a curve choice beyond what pro stock offers (T27 or T92)
  • You're looking for the best value in a low-kick stick
  • You want a durable one-piece that handles practice and games at a real budget price

Pick the True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Erik Karlsson

  • You shoot hard and fast and want to match an NHL player's exact setup
  • You've already figured out you like 85 flex with a TC2 Mod curve
  • You value the pro-spec layup over having options
  • You don't mind paying extra for the authenticity of a game-used pattern

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.

True

HZRDUS 3X5

True

HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Erik Karlsson

Price
$149.99 USD
$189.99 USD
Brand
True
True
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Mid-Range
Pro Stock
Flex options
20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 65, 75, 85
85
Kick point
Low
Low
Blade patterns
T27, T92
TC2 Mod
Shaft shape
Square
Round
Construction
One-piece
One-piece
Material
Carbon Fiberglass
N/A
Weight
444g
N/A
Level
Performance, Recreational
N/A
Position
Forward, Defense
N/A

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