At a glance
The HZRDUS 9X4 is way more affordable at $160 and built around a fast low-kick release, but locks you into one flex and one curve. The Alpha Deluxe 2025 costs $350 but gives you a much wider curve selection, elite-tier materials, and a stick that suits a broader range of players.
The numbers
Pick the True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock V. Ponomarev
Pick the Warrior Alpha Deluxe
True
HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock V. Ponomarev
Warrior
Alpha Deluxe
New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.
Comparing curves across brands? See our hockey stick curve chart.
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