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True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock V. Ponomarev vs Warrior Rise Youth

HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock V. Ponomarev
True$159.97 USD
Rise Youth
Warrior$79.99 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The True HZRDUS is an NHL-spec pro stick built for immediate high performance, while the Warrior Rise is a budget learning stick that prioritizes durability and affordability over shot feel. You're choosing between a genuine pro weapon at a mid-range price versus a heavy, basic stick that won't hold you back while you develop technique.

The numbers

Weight
Price
US$160
US$80US$80 cheaper
Curves
1 option
1 option
Kick point
Low
Hybrid

Pick the True HZRDUS 9X4 Pro Stock V. Ponomarev

  • You shoot hard and want a low-kick release like the guys in the league use
  • You're an intermediate or advanced player who can handle stiffer flex and benefit from pro-spec performance
  • You want to shoot faster than a hybrid kick allows

Pick the Warrior Rise Youth

  • You're learning or returning to hockey and need something that survives abuse
  • Budget is your main concern and you want durability over performance
  • You prefer a softer, more forgiving stick while building fundamentals

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 V. Ponomarev

Warrior

Rise Youth

Price
$159.97 USD
$79.99 USD
Brand
True
Warrior
Year
N/A
N/A
Category
Pro Stock
Budget
Flex options
85
10, 20
Kick point
Low
Hybrid
Blade patterns
Toe
W03
Shaft shape
Round
N/A
Construction
One-piece
One-piece
Material
N/A
Flat-weave carbon, R.L.C. 111
Weight
N/A
N/A
Level
N/A
N/A
Position
N/A
N/A

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