At a glance
The Proto2 gives you way more flexibility with three flex options, two blade patterns, and a mid kick built for younger developing players, while the Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock is much more affordable at $160 USD but locks you into a single flex, one curve, and a stiff pro-spec build meant for stronger shooters.
The numbers
Pick the Bauer Proto2 Junior
Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock C. Lindstrom
Bauer
Proto2 Junior
True
Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock C. Lindstrom
New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.
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