Bauer Nexus E4 vs True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock C. Tierney

Bauer$159.99 USD

True$159.97 USD

AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Nexus E4 gives you a much wider curve selection and a forgiving hybrid kick point, while the Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock delivers a genuine NHL-spec mid-kick build at the same price. The biggest trade-off is flexibility versus authenticity: one lets you dial in your setup, the other locks you into a pro player's exact specs.

The numbers

Weight

430g

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Price

US$160

US$160US$0 cheaper

Curves

3 options2 more

1 option

Kick point

Hybrid

Mid

Pick the Bauer Nexus E4

•You want curve options and aren't sure which pattern fits your game yet
•You prefer a hybrid kick point for quick releases off the heel or toe
•You're a developing or mid-level player who wants a reliable two-piece at a fair price

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock C. Tierney

•You already know you like a mid-kick and shoot with real power behind it
•You want a pro-spec layup that performs above its price point
•You like the T88 pattern 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 E4

True

Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock C. Tierney

Price

$159.99 USD

$159.97 USD

Brand

Bauer

True

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