TRUE HZRDUS 9X4 Junior Goalie Stick
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Intro & New Features
New for 2024, the HZRDUS 9X4 Goalie Stick features an ultra-lightweight build designed for exceptional playmaking. Featuring an optimized low-kick profile for quick releases and greater puck control when moving the puck. The 9X4 focuses on response while maintaining its ultra-lightweight performance. The optimized braided rib placement along the bottom of the blade offers a thinner design with increased durability.
Shaft Construction
The 9X4 goalie stick uses a square corner, double concave shaft which is made using a PLD layering system (Precision Laminate Design). This construction design angles the carbon layers in a way that increases the strength and durability of the shaft while reducing overall weight. The added material to the upper part of the shaft provide the stick with better strength and balance.
Paddle Construction
The paddle construction is reinforced with 4 strategically placed ribs for added stiffness and durability. The redesigned face flags are built to strategically wrap both edges of the paddle to reinforce each side while also reducing the weight of the stick.
Blade Construction/Stiffness
Similar to the paddle, the blade features ribs which provides goalies with a durable and reliable blade. The optimized low-kick profile point is great for puck control, movements, and playability.
Grip
While providing precision control point, the HZRDUS 9X4 features a traditional shoulder geometry with a high-tack grip texture to ensure a confident grip. This grip allows goalies to hold their sticks and provides a better feel while playing the puck.
Graphics
The 9X4 goalie stick sees two different color variations, Black and Blackout. The black color features a primarily black look with the HZRDUS logo in a shiny silver/chrome outline. The blackout variant is similar but sees the paddle in an all-black look with a shiny chrome/silver HZRDUS 9X4 logo on the mid-section of the shaft.
Blade Patterns & Paddle Lengths
The TRUE HZRDUS 9X4 Junior Goalie Stick comes in paddle lengths 21" in a single curve which is the T31. It also comes in stick length 50".
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Category | Elite |
| Weight | 470g |
| Shaft Construction | PLD Carbon Layering |
| Paddle Construction | BAT Aramid & Carbon Fiber |
| Blade Construction | Matte Carbon Fiber with BAT |
| Paddle Length | 21" |
| Stick Length | 50" |
| Warranty | 30 Days |
Goalie Stick Sizing Information
Unlike other pieces of gear, Goalie Sticks are sized mostly to the goaltender’s preference and playing style rather than their height. The most important measurement, when purchasing a new goal stick, is the paddle height (the wide portion of the stick), which is usually taken from the heel of the stick to the shaft/paddle interface. The reason for the paddle height’s significance is because it sets up the goaltender’s depth in the ready stance and (if properly sized) positions the blocker in an optimal position.
Sizing Your Goalie Stick
To start analyzing the size of your goalie stick, put on your goalie skates to get an accurate height of where you will be in your stance. If you’re looking to be even more accurate, strap on your goalie pads and blocker as well. Once that is done, get comfortable in your natural stance (the one you’d be in during a majority of gameplay) and look for the following:
1. The entire blade of the stick is flush with the ground while being 1’ - 2’ in front of your feet
2. After getting your stick into the flush position, check that the inside edge of the blocker hand sits on the outside edge of the goal pad (this is while holding just above the paddle).
Goalie Stick Sizing Considerations
Goalie Stick sizing can be very subjective compared to other pieces of equipment. The reason for this is the ambiguity of each goaltenders ‘natural stance’, especially with younger goaltenders. It is rather common for children to use taller sticks in comparison to their height, as their stance depth isn’t usually as aggressive as a seasoned goalie.
The shaft length of a goalie stick is usually best left at its stock length, as it serves to counteract the weight of the blade and ideally place the center of gravity at the top of the paddle. The one exception to this rule is for advanced puck handlers, cutting the shaft will allow more power transfer when shooting as a result of being able to keep the blade flush to the ice while near the goaltender’s feet.
