At a glance
The Proto2 Junior gives you way more flexibility with three flex options and two blade patterns, while the Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock is much more affordable at $160 USD with a genuine NHL-spec build. If you want options and a retail junior stick, go Proto2; if you want pro-level construction on a budget and fit the 105 flex, the Catalyst wins.
The numbers
Pick the Bauer Proto2 Junior
Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Tomas Lavoie
Bauer
Proto2 Junior
True
Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Tomas Lavoie
New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.
Comparing curves across brands? See our hockey stick curve chart.
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