Bauer Proto2 Junior vs True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Nic Hague

Bauer$279.99

True$159.97 USD

AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Proto2 Junior gives you a stick built specifically for developing players with adjustable flex options and a lighter blade core designed for feel and shot release. The True Catalyst is a pro-spec stick at half the price, but it's built to one exact NHL flex and stiffness that demands a stronger, more mature player to unlock its performance.

The numbers

Weight

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Price

US$270

US$160US$110 cheaper

Curves

2 options1 more

1 option

Kick point

Mid

Pick the Bauer Proto2 Junior

•You need flex options to match your current strength and growing power as a junior player
•You want a stick engineered specifically for younger players, not a pro model scaled down
•You prefer blade patterns and construction designed around quicker, more explosive shot mechanics

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Nic Hague

•You're a strong, developed player who can handle stiff NHL-spec equipment without losing feel
•You want genuine pro-level layup and performance at entry-level pricing
•You're confident in your shot style and don't need flex variety to dial in your game

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

Proto2 Junior

True

Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Nic Hague

Price

$279.99

$159.97 USD

Brand

Bauer

True

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