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CCM JetSpeed FT8 Long 63" vs True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ryan Mcleod

JetSpeed FT8 Long 63"
CCM$229.99 USD
Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ryan Mcleod
True$159.97 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The JetSpeed FT8 Long is heavier and costs $70 more, but gives you three flex options and three blade patterns to dial in your shot. The True Catalyst 9X3 is way more affordable and locked into one mid-kick NHL pattern, so you're either getting exactly what you need or you're not.

The numbers

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

Pick the CCM JetSpeed FT8 Long 63"

  • You're tall and want the extra inch of length without losing feel
  • You need flexibility choosing your flex rating and blade pattern to match your shot style
  • You prefer a hybrid kick that works for both snap and power shots

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ryan Mcleod

  • You want to save $70 and shoot with the exact specs an NHL player uses
  • You know you like a mid-kick low kick feel and don't need options
  • You're a stronger shooter who can handle pro-spec stiffness in the 90 flex

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.

CCM

JetSpeed FT8 Long 63"

True

Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ryan Mcleod

Price
$229.99 USD
$159.97 USD
Brand
CCM
True
Year
N/A
N/A
Category
Performance
Pro Stock
Flex options
75, 85, 95
90
Kick point
Hybrid
Low
Blade patterns
P29, P28, P90TM
Mid Max
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

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