Bauer Vapor FlyLite vs True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock F. Gauthier

Bauer$439.99

True$159.97 USD

AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Vapor FlyLite 2025 is a premium lightweight stick built for pure wrist shot speed, while the True Catalyst 9X3 is a way more affordable pro stock option with a mid-kick that handles one-timers better. The Vapor gives you choices in flex and curves with cutting-edge tech, but the True locks you into one fixed 115 flex that's stiffer and built for stronger players.

The numbers

Weight

360g

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Price

US$370

US$160US$210 cheaper

Curves

4 options3 more

1 option

Kick point

Low

Mid

Pick the Bauer Vapor FlyLite

•You're a forward who lives off quick wrist shots and snap releases
•You want options to dial in your exact flex and blade curve
•You don't mind paying full price for elite-level equipment

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock F. Gauthier

•You want a genuine NHL-spec stick at a budget price
•You shoot one-timers and need that mid-kick loading point
•You're a stronger player who handles stiff flexes well

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

Vapor FlyLite

True

Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock F. Gauthier

Price

$439.99

$159.97 USD

Brand

Bauer

True

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