Bauer Nexus E3 vs True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Tomas Lavoie

Bauer$129.99 USD

True$159.97 USD

AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Nexus E3 is way more affordable and gives you three curve choices, but it's noticeably heavier and built for developing players. The True Catalyst is a genuine pro-spec stick with NHL-level stiffness and the mid-kick feel of a pro's game, but you're locked into one flex and one curve with a $30 premium.

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're a recreational player building skills and want to save money
•You need flexibility choosing between P28, P88, or P92 curves
•You want Bauer's mid-kick feel without spending on their premium lines

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Tomas Lavoie

•You're a strong, experienced shooter who won't outgrow the flex
•You want an actual NHL-build stick with pro-level responsiveness
•You prefer the TC4 curve and don't need other options

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 Tomas Lavoie

Price

$129.99 USD

$159.97 USD

Brand

Bauer

True

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