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Bauer Vapor FlyLite vs True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Tomas Lavoie

Vapor FlyLite
Bauer$439.99
Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Tomas Lavoie
True$159.97 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Bauer is a lightweight, fast-loading stick built for pure wrist shot speed, while the True is a genuine pro stock stick at less than half the price with a mid-kick that handles both wrist shots and one-timers better. The Bauer gives you equipment customization and modern tech; the True gives you what NHL players actually use without paying elite retail prices.

The numbers

Weight
360g
Price
US$370
US$160US$210 cheaper
Curves
4 options3 more
1 option
Kick point
Low
Mid

Pick the Bauer Vapor FlyLite

  • You shoot a lot of wrist shots and quick releases from different angles and want the fastest loading feel available
  • You're willing to pay premium price for the newest carbon layering and want multiple flex/curve options
  • You prefer a lighter stick (360g is noticeably light) for faster hands in tight spaces

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Tomas Lavoie

  • You want genuine pro-spec equipment at a realistic price point without compromises
  • You take a lot of one-timers or need a mid-kick that works for multiple shot types
  • You don't need customization and can handle the 105 flex (this stiffness is real, so you need the strength for it)

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

Vapor FlyLite

True

Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Tomas Lavoie

Price
$439.99
$159.97 USD
Brand
Bauer
True
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Elite
Pro Stock
Flex options
65, 70, 77, 87
105
Kick point
Low
Mid
Blade patterns
P28, P88, P90TM, P92
TC4 New
Shaft shape
Round
Round
Construction
One-piece
One-piece
Material
ACL 2.0, Textreme, Monocomp
N/A
Weight
360g
N/A
Level
Senior
N/A
Position
Forward
N/A

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