At a glance
The Proto2 is a brand new retail stick that's noticeably lighter and gives you four flex options plus four blade patterns to dial in your setup, while the Catalyst 9X3 is a pro stock stick that's way more affordable but locked into one flex and curve. The Proto2 costs more but you're paying for customization and the latest tech; the Catalyst costs half as much if you're willing to accept what the NHL player used.
The numbers
Bauer
Proto2
True
Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock E. Daddanov
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