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True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Ryan Johansen vs Warrior Alpha LX3

HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Ryan Johansen
True$189.99 USD
Alpha LX3
Warrior$209.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The True HZRDUS 9X4 is a locked-in NHL low-kick stick built for one thing, while the Warrior Alpha LX3 gives you a hybrid kick with seven flex options and four curves for $20 more. If you want exactly what Ryan Johansen shoots, grab the True. If you want flexibility to dial in your own setup, the Warrior wins.

The numbers

Weight
399g
Price
US$190US$20 cheaper
US$210
Curves
1 option
4 options3 more
Kick point
Low
Hybrid

Pick the True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock Ryan Johansen

  • You shoot a strong flex and want the genuine NHL low-kick feel without compromise
  • You already know your curve and don't need options
  • You value pro-spec construction over customization

Pick the Warrior Alpha LX3

  • You need to test different flexes to find your best match
  • You want multiple curve choices to experiment with your shot
  • You prefer lighter weight (the True specs aren't listed, so unknown comparison)
  • You want a more forgiving hybrid kick instead of pure low-kick response

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 9X4 Pro Stock Ryan Johansen

Warrior

Alpha LX3

Price
$189.99 USD
$209.99 USD
Brand
True
Warrior
Year
N/A
2025
Category
Pro Stock
Performance
Flex options
100
40, 50, 55, 65, 70, 75, 85
Kick point
Low
Hybrid
Blade patterns
TC2
W03, W28, W88, W90TM
Shaft shape
Round
Round
Construction
One-piece
One-piece
Material
N/A
Minimus 6 Carbon Fiber
Weight
N/A
399g
Level
N/A
Elite, Advanced
Position
N/A
Forward, Defense

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