At a glance
These two sticks are nearly identical builds on the same HZRDUS 9X4 platform, same flex, same kick point, same shaft shape, so the real decision comes down to blade pattern and price. The Karlsson is $30 more and comes with the TC2 Mod curve, while the Ponomarev is way more affordable and runs a toe curve.
The numbers
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New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.
Comparing curves across brands? See our hockey stick curve chart.
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