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Bauer Proto2 vs True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock C. Tierney

Proto2
Bauer$459.99
Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock C. Tierney
True$159.97 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Proto2 is a brand new retail stick with multiple flex options and one of the lightest mid-kick builds available, while the Catalyst 9X3 is a pro stock stick at half the price but locked into a single flex and curve. You're trading customization and weight savings for significant cost savings with the True.

The numbers

Weight
345g
Price
US$390
US$160US$230 cheaper
Curves
4 options3 more
1 option
Kick point
Mid
Mid

Pick the Bauer Proto2

  • You want to dial in your exact flex (65-87) instead of being stuck with one option
  • You value a noticeably lighter stick for faster load and release
  • You want real curve choices instead of just one pattern
  • You prefer a new retail stick with current warranty coverage

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock C. Tierney

  • You shoot 90 flex naturally and don't need flexibility in that choice
  • You want an NHL-spec stick for under $200 and that's your priority
  • You're a stronger shooter who handles stiff flex easily
  • You want to save $230-300 and don't mind limiting your options

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.

Bauer

Proto2

True

Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock C. Tierney

Price
$459.99
$159.97 USD
Brand
Bauer
True
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Elite
Pro Stock
Flex options
65, 70, 77, 87
90
Kick point
Mid
Mid
Blade patterns
P28, P88, P90TM, P92
T88
Shaft shape
Square
Round
Construction
One-piece
One-piece
Material
Textreme Carbon Fiber, Boron
N/A
Weight
345g
N/A
Level
Senior
N/A
Position
Forward, Defense
N/A

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