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Bauer Vapor HyperLite 2 Senior vs True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock C. Tierney

Vapor HyperLite 2 Senior
Bauer$400.00
Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock C. Tierney
True$159.97 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The HyperLite 2 is noticeably lighter, has a much wider curve selection, and comes retail with full warranty support, but costs about twice as much. The Tierney Catalyst 9X3 is way more affordable and gives you a genuine pro-spec mid-kick build, but you're locked into one flex and one curve.

The numbers

Weight
360g
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Price
US$340
US$160US$180 cheaper
Curves
5 options4 more
1 option
Kick point
Low
Mid

Pick the Bauer Vapor HyperLite 2 Senior

  • •You want the fastest possible release from a low kick point
  • •You need options across flex and blade pattern
  • •Weight matters and you want the lightest stick in the Vapor line

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock C. Tierney

  • •You're a stronger shooter who prefers mid-kick shot power over quick release
  • •Budget is a priority and you're comfortable with a pro-spec 90 flex
  • •The T88 pattern works for your game and you don't need curve variety

Bauer

Vapor HyperLite 2 Senior

True

Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock C. Tierney

Price
$400.00
$159.97 USD
Brand
Bauer
True
Year
2023
N/A
Category
Elite
Pro Stock
Flex options
65, 70, 77, 87
90
Kick point
Low
Mid
Blade patterns
P92, P92M, P28, P88, P90TM
T88
Shaft shape
Round
Round
Construction
One-piece
One-piece
Material
ACL 2.0, Carbon Fiber
N/A
Weight
360g
N/A
Level
Elite, Pro
N/A
Position
Forward, Defense
N/A

New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.

Comparing curves across brands? See our hockey stick curve chart.

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