At a glance
The Proto2 Junior gives you way more flex and curve options at a higher price, while the Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock is much more affordable and comes with a genuine NHL-spec build. The biggest trade-off is flexibility versus value: one is built for growing junior players, the other is a fixed pro-stock setup.
The numbers
Pick the Bauer Proto2 Junior
Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ryan Mcleod
Bauer
Proto2 Junior
True
Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ryan Mcleod
New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.
Comparing curves across brands? See our hockey stick curve chart.
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