At a glance
The Nexus E3 gives you way more curve selection and a familiar square shaft feel at a budget price, while the Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock is a genuine NHL-spec build with a round shaft and a single high-flex setup built for stronger players. If you are a developing player or recreational skater, the E3 is the practical choice; if you want a real pro-stock stick and can handle 115 flex, the Catalyst delivers that.
The numbers
Pick the Bauer Nexus E3
Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock F. Gauthier
Bauer
Nexus E3
True
Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock F. Gauthier
New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.
Comparing curves across brands? See our hockey stick curve chart.
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