Bauer Nexus E3 vs True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Nic Hague

Bauer$129.99 USD

True$159.97 USD

AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Nexus E3 is way more affordable at $130 and gives you three curve options, but it's noticeably heavier at 451g and has a hybrid kick that splits the difference. The Catalyst 9X3 costs $30 more, comes in a pure mid-kick NHL build with just one fixed flex, and will be lighter, but you're locked into one curve and one stiffness.

The numbers

Weight

451g

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Price

US$130US$30 cheaper

US$160

Curves

3 options2 more

1 option

Kick point

Hybrid

Mid

Pick the Bauer Nexus E3

•You want to save money and aren't sure which curve works best for you yet
•You're building skill and don't need the stiffness of a pro-spec stick
•You prefer a hybrid kick that works okay for all shot types
•Weight doesn't bother you much right now

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Nic Hague

•You shoot hard and need a stick that won't feel dead in your hands
•You already know TC90T is your curve and want to stick with it
•You want an actual NHL-grade layup instead of entry-level construction
•You're willing to pay for pro-spec performance

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.

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Bauer

Nexus E3

True

Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Nic Hague

Price

$129.99 USD

$159.97 USD

Brand

Bauer

True

Year