At a glance
The Nexus E3 is way more affordable at $130 and gives you a much wider curve selection across three popular patterns, while the Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock is a genuine NHL-spec build with a pro layup that serious shooters will notice in shot feel. The big catch with the Catalyst is that you're locked into one stiff flex and one curve with no flexibility on fit.
The numbers
Pick the Bauer Nexus E3
Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Tomas Lavoie
Bauer
Nexus E3
True
Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Tomas Lavoie
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