

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-spec stick with a mid-kick that handles everything. You're choosing between paying for elite quick-release tech versus getting genuine NHL gear at a fraction of the price.
The numbers
Pick the Bauer Vapor FlyLite
Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Nic Hague
Bauer
Vapor FlyLite
True
Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Nic Hague
Still not sure which fits you?
Answer a few questions and we'll match you to the stick built for how you play, for free.
Understand what flex numbers actually mean for your shot before you pick.
Read the flex guideFind the equivalent of the curve you use in any other brand.
See the curve chartGet matched to the sticks that fit your game
Find my stick