At a glance
The Nexus E4 gives you way more curve selection and a familiar square shaft feel, while the Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock delivers a genuine NHL-spec mid-kick build at the same price point. The biggest trade-off is flexibility versus authenticity: one stick fits more players, the other is built for a specific shooter profile.
The numbers
Pick the Bauer Nexus E4
Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock K. Bellows
Bauer
Nexus E4
True
Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock K. Bellows
New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.
Comparing curves across brands? See our hockey stick curve chart.
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