At a glance
The Nexus Tracer gives you way more curve and flex options, a noticeably lighter build, and full retail support, but you'll pay a steep premium for it. The Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock is way more affordable and gives you a genuine NHL-spec mid-kick stick, but you're locked into one flex and one curve with no wiggle room.
The numbers
Pick the Bauer Nexus Tracer
Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock B. Pachal
Bauer
Nexus Tracer
True
Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock B. Pachal
New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.
Comparing curves across brands? See our hockey stick curve chart.
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