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

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

At a glance

The Pulse 2025 is a premium retail stick with hybrid kick tech and tons of flex/curve options, while the Catalyst 9X3 is a stripped-down pro stock build at less than half the price but locked into one flex and curve. You're paying extra for the Bauer's versatility and lighter weight, or saving money and getting genuine NHL-spec equipment with the True if you know exactly what you want.

The numbers

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

Pick the Bauer Pulse

  • You want to try different flex options (65-87) and curve patterns to find your exact match
  • The 345g weight matters for your shot speed and stick handling
  • You value a hybrid kick point that splits the difference between mid and low kick feel
  • You have CA$460 to spend and want a warranty-backed retail stick

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock C. Tierney

  • You shoot hard and can handle a stiff pro-spec build
  • You want genuine NHL gear at a bargain price (US$160)
  • You already know you like mid-kick Catalyst sticks and the T88 curve
  • You don't need options and prefer one proven setup

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

Pulse

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
Hybrid
Mid
Blade patterns
P28, P88, P90TM, P92
T88
Shaft shape
Oval
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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