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Bauer Vapor HyperLite 2 Senior vs True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ryan Graves

Vapor HyperLite 2 Senior
Bauer$400.00
Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ryan Graves
True$159.97 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The HyperLite 2 is a premium stick built for finesse shooters who want the lightest, quickest release possible, while the Catalyst 9X3 is a genuine pro-stock stick at half the price with a stiffer mid-kick that rewards harder shots. You're trading weight and shot speed for affordability and power potential.

The numbers

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

Pick the Bauer Vapor HyperLite 2 Senior

  • You shoot frequently from close range and need maximum release speed
  • You want the lightest stick available to reduce fatigue over a full game
  • You prefer a low kick and plan to practice multiple curve options

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ryan Graves

  • You have $160 to spend instead of $340 and want a legit pro-spec build
  • You're a stronger player who can use 105 flex and want more shot power
  • You shoot from distance and don't need the extra snap of a lighter stick

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 HyperLite 2 Senior

True

Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ryan Graves

Price
$400.00
$159.97 USD
Brand
Bauer
True
Year
2023
N/A
Category
Elite
Pro Stock
Flex options
65, 70, 77, 87
105
Kick point
Low
Low
Blade patterns
P92, P92M, P28, P88, P90TM
T92
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

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