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

Bauer$399.99

True$159.97 USD

AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Nexus Tracer gives you a much wider curve selection, known weight, and a refined retail build, but at more than double the price. The Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock is way more affordable and uses genuine NHL-spec construction, but you're locked into one flex and one curve with no flexibility to choose.

The numbers

Weight

360g

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Price

US$350

US$160US$190 cheaper

Curves

3 options2 more

1 option

Kick point

Mid

Pick the Bauer Nexus Tracer

•You want options: multiple flex choices and three blade patterns
•You care about a known, verified lightweight build at 360g
•You're willing to pay a premium for a fully supported retail stick

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock C. Tierney

•You're on a budget and want pro-stock quality for $160 USD
•You already know you shoot well with a mid-kick mid-flex setup around 90 flex
•You don't need curve or flex options and just want a reliable NHL-spec stick at a steep discount

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 Tracer

True

Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock C. Tierney

Price

$399.99

$159.97 USD

Brand

Bauer

True

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