Bauer Proto2 vs True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock F. Gauthier

Bauer$459.99

True$159.97 USD

AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Proto2 is a premium retail stick that's noticeably lighter and gives you four flex options plus four blade curves to dial in your shot, while the Catalyst 9X3 is a pro stock game stick locked into one rigid flex and curve at less than half the price. The Proto2 is built for customization and feel, the Catalyst 9X3 is built for durability in NHL play.

The numbers

Weight

345g

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Price

US$390

US$160US$230 cheaper

Curves

4 options3 more

1 option

Kick point

Mid

Pick the Bauer Proto2

•You want to choose your flex and curve instead of being locked into one setup
•Weight and shooting response matter more to you than saving money
•You prefer a square shaft for better stick-handling feedback

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock F. Gauthier

•You shoot hard and trust a strong player's flex without needing options
•You want genuine NHL-spec layup and durability at half the retail price
•You already know the TC2.5 curve works for your game and don't need experimenting

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

True

Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock F. Gauthier

Price

$459.99

$159.97 USD

Brand

Bauer

True

Year