At a glance
The Nexus E3 is way more affordable and gives you three curve choices, making it the obvious pick if you're figuring out what you like. The Catalyst 9X3 is built to one exact NHL spec with a stiffer flex, so you're paying more for a fixed pro-level tool rather than options.
The numbers
Bauer
Nexus E3
True
Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock E. Daddanov
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