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True HZRDUS 5X5 vs Warrior Rise Youth

HZRDUS 5X5
True$169.99 USD
Rise Youth
Warrior$79.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The HZRDUS 5X5 is a much more capable stick with a wider curve selection, better construction, and a proper low kick point, but it costs twice as much as the Rise Youth. If you are a developing player just starting out, the Rise Youth gets you on the ice affordably, but you will quickly outgrow it.

The numbers

Weight
416g
Price
US$170
US$80US$90 cheaper
Curves
2 options1 more
1 option
Kick point
Low
Hybrid

Pick the True HZRDUS 5X5

  • You want a true low kick point for faster release
  • You are a performance-level player who needs real curve options
  • You want noticeably better puck feel from a quality blade core

Pick the Warrior Rise Youth

  • You are buying for a young beginner who may quit or size out quickly
  • Budget is the top priority and $80 is the ceiling
  • Durability for learning basics matters more than performance features

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 5X5

Warrior

Rise Youth

Price
$169.99 USD
$79.99 USD
Brand
True
Warrior
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Mid-Range
Budget
Flex options
50, 60, 65, 75, 85, 95
10, 20
Kick point
Low
Hybrid
Blade patterns
T28, T92
W03
Shaft shape
Square
N/A
Construction
One-piece
One-piece
Material
Carbon Fiberglass
Flat-weave carbon, R.L.C. 111
Weight
416g
N/A
Level
Performance, Intermediate
N/A
Position
Forward, Defense
N/A

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