Bauer Nexus Tracer vs True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ryan Mcleod

Bauer$399.99

True$159.97 USD

AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Nexus Tracer 2025 is a premium retail stick with a mid-kick and multiple flex/curve options, while the Catalyst 9X3 is a way more affordable pro stock stick locked into one NHL-spec build. You're paying more for customization and a lighter feel with the Bauer, but getting genuine NHL gear at half the price with the True.

The numbers

Weight

360g

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Price

US$350

US$160US$190 cheaper

Curves

3 options2 more

1 option

Kick point

Mid

Low

Pick the Bauer Nexus Tracer

•You want to dial in your exact flex and curve from multiple options
•Weight matters and you want the lightest option available
•You prefer a mid-kick release over low-kick feel

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ryan Mcleod

•Your budget is tight and you want authentic NHL-level gear cheap
•You already know you like a 90 flex and mid-curve setup
•You're a stronger player comfortable with pro-spec stiffness

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.

Find my stick

Bauer

Nexus Tracer

True

Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ryan Mcleod

Price

$399.99

$159.97 USD

Brand

Bauer

True

Year