Bauer Nexus Tracer vs True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock F. Gauthier

Pick the Bauer Nexus Tracer

• •You want to dial in your exact flex and curve from multiple choices
• •You prefer a lighter stick (360g is noticeably easier to move around)
• •You value the refined 5-sided shaft for stickhandling feel
• •You're willing to pay for a consumer product with warranty support

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock F. Gauthier

• •You shoot hard enough for a 115 flex and don't need softer options
• •Budget is tight and you want legitimate pro-spec construction
• •You trust the TC2.5 curve or are comfortable with one fixed pattern
• •You want what NHLers actually use instead of a retail version