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Bauer Vapor FlyLite vs True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ty Higgins

Vapor FlyLite
Bauer$439.99
Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ty Higgins
True$159.97 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Vapor FlyLite is a premium lightweight stick built for elite wrist shot speed, while the True Catalyst is a genuine pro-stock stick at half the price with a mid-kick built for all-around shooting power. The FlyLite gives you curve and flex options with proven performance; the Catalyst locks you into one flex and curve but delivers NHL-quality gear for a fraction of the cost.

The numbers

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

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Bauer

Vapor FlyLite

True

Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ty Higgins

Price
$439.99
$159.97 USD
Brand
Bauer
True
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Elite
Pro Stock
Flex options
65, 70, 77, 87
80
Kick point
Low
Mid
Blade patterns
P28, P88, P90TM, P92
TC2.5 Mid
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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