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CCM JetSpeed FT8 Long 63" vs True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock F. Gauthier

JetSpeed FT8 Long 63"
CCM$229.99 USD
Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock F. Gauthier
True$159.97 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The FT8 Long is built for taller players who want curve options and a hybrid kick, while the Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock is way more affordable and gives you a genuine NHL-spec mid-kick build. The trade-off is flexibility versus value: one stick fits more players, the other is a locked-in pro-spec tool at a serious discount.

The numbers

Weight
439g
Price
US$230
US$160US$70 cheaper
Curves
3 options2 more
1 option
Kick point
Hybrid
Mid

Pick the CCM JetSpeed FT8 Long 63"

  • You are taller and need that extra 63-inch length
  • You want to choose your curve from three blade options
  • You prefer a hybrid kick over a pure mid kick

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock F. Gauthier

  • You want a pro-stock layup at a much lower price point
  • You shoot a 115 flex and the TC2.5 pattern already works for you
  • You want a true mid-kick stick built to NHL standards

CCM

JetSpeed FT8 Long 63"

True

Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock F. Gauthier

Price
$229.99 USD
$159.97 USD
Brand
CCM
True
Year
N/A
N/A
Category
Performance
Pro Stock
Flex options
75, 85, 95
115
Kick point
Hybrid
Mid
Blade patterns
P29, P28, P90TM
TC2.5
Shaft shape
Round
Round
Construction
One-piece
One-piece
Material
Pure Carbon + Skeleton+
N/A
Weight
439g
N/A
Level
N/A
N/A
Position
N/A
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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