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True HZRDUS 3X5 vs True HZRDUS Smoke

HZRDUS 3X5
True$149.99 USD
HZRDUS Smoke
True$399.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The HZRDUS 3X5 is way more affordable and covers a much wider flex range, but the HZRDUS Smoke is noticeably lighter at 84g less and built with higher-end materials for a faster, more consistent release. If you are a serious senior player skating regularly, you will feel the difference, but the 3X5 holds its own for players who want a one-piece low-kick stick without the premium price.

The numbers

Weight
444g
360g84g lighter
Price
US$150US$220 cheaper
US$370
Curves
2 options
3 options1 more
Kick point
Low
Low

Pick the True HZRDUS 3X5

  • •You are a junior, intermediate, or budget-conscious player who wants a real one-piece stick
  • •You need a flex outside 65, 75, or 85
  • •Durability and value matter more to you than shaving grams

Pick the True HZRDUS Smoke

  • •You skate four or more times a week and want the fastest possible release
  • •You are a senior player who will actually notice the weight difference in long sessions
  • •You want the best puck feel True offers at the blade level

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True

HZRDUS 3X5

True

HZRDUS Smoke

Price
$149.99 USD
$399.99
Brand
True
True
Year
2025
2025
Category
Mid-Range
Mid-Range
Flex options
20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 65, 75, 85
15
Kick point
Low
Low
Blade patterns
T27, T92
T27, T28, T92
Shaft shape
Square
Round
Construction
One-piece
One-piece
Material
Carbon Fiberglass
RESFLO Technology, PLD, Spread Tow Weave
Weight
444g
360g
Level
Performance, Recreational
Senior
Position
Forward, Defense
Forward, Defense

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