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

Nexus Sync
Bauer$339.99 USD
Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Tomas Lavoie
True$159.97 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Nexus Sync 2025 is a premium all-around stick built for elite players who want maximum poke feel and flexibility, while the True Catalyst 9X3 is a way more affordable pro-spec stick locked into one stiff flex that suits stronger shooters. You're choosing between paying double for lighter weight, better feedback, and curve options versus getting an honest NHL-pattern stick at half the price.

The numbers

Weight
365g
Price
US$340
US$160US$180 cheaper
Curves
4 options3 more
1 option
Kick point
Hybrid
Mid

Pick the Bauer Nexus Sync

  • You shoot multiple curve styles and need the option to switch
  • You want the lightest stick possible and can feel the difference in a 365g build
  • You're an elite-level player who values puck feedback over pure shot power
  • You can justify the $340 price tag for top-end performance

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Tomas Lavoie

  • You're a strong shooter who locks into one curve and never changes it
  • You want genuine NHL specifications at a realistic price point
  • You shoot a heavy mid-kick release and don't need lighter weight
  • Your budget is tight and $160 feels right compared to $340

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.

Bauer

Nexus Sync

True

Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Tomas Lavoie

Price
$339.99 USD
$159.97 USD
Brand
Bauer
True
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Elite
Pro Stock
Flex options
30, 50, 65, 87
105
Kick point
Hybrid
Mid
Blade patterns
P28, P88, P92, P92M
TC4 New
Shaft shape
Square
Round
Construction
One-piece
One-piece
Material
Asymmetrical TeXtreme Carbon Fiber
N/A
Weight
365g
N/A
Level
Elite, Advanced
N/A
Position
Forward, Defense
N/A

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