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Bauer Vapor HyperLite 2 Junior vs True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ryan Mcleod

Vapor HyperLite 2 Junior
Bauer$219.99
Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ryan Mcleod
True$159.97 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Vapor HyperLite 2 is a lightweight junior stick built for speed and quick releases, while the Catalyst 9X3 is a pro-spec stick with a mid-kick designed for stronger players who want NHL-quality gear. The HyperLite 2 gives you way more curve and flex options to dial in your preference, but the Catalyst comes closer to actual NHL performance if you're strong enough to handle a 90 flex.

The numbers

Weight
Price
US$160
Curves
4 options3 more
1 option
Kick point
Low
Low

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Bauer

Vapor HyperLite 2 Junior

True

Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ryan Mcleod

Price
$219.99
$159.97 USD
Brand
Bauer
True
Year
2023
N/A
Category
Elite
Pro Stock
Flex options
30, 40, 50
90
Kick point
Low
Low
Blade patterns
P92, P28, P88, P90T
Mid Max
Shaft shape
Round
Round
Construction
One-piece
One-piece
Material
ACL 2.0, Carbon Fiber
N/A
Weight
N/A
N/A
Level
AAA, AA, Travel
N/A
Position
Forward, Defense
N/A

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