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CCM JetSpeed FT8S Senior vs True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock K. Bellows

JetSpeed FT8S Senior
CCM$299.99
Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock K. Bellows
True$159.97 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The FT8S gives you way more curve and flex options at a mid-range retail price, while the Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock is a much more affordable NHL-spec stick locked into one setup. The main trade-off is flexibility versus value: more choices on one side, more pro pedigree per dollar on the other.

The numbers

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

Pick the CCM JetSpeed FT8S Senior

  • You want to choose your own curve and flex rather than accepting a fixed build
  • You play at AA/AAA level and want a hybrid kick with solid puck feel
  • You prefer buying retail with a warranty and consistent availability

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock K. Bellows

  • You shoot 85 flex and like a T28 pattern, because the pro-stock layup at $160 USD is hard to beat
  • You want a genuine NHL mid-kick build without paying full retail prices
  • You are a stronger shooter comfortable with pro-spec stiffness and do not need options

CCM

JetSpeed FT8S Senior

True

Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock K. Bellows

Price
$299.99
$159.97 USD
Brand
CCM
True
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Performance
Pro Stock
Flex options
70, 75, 80, 85
85
Kick point
Hybrid
Mid
Blade patterns
P90TM, P28, P29, P88
T28
Shaft shape
Round
Round
Construction
One-piece
One-piece
Material
Advanced Carbon Matrix, Sigma STP, Carbon Fiber
N/A
Weight
N/A
N/A
Level
Elite, Performance, AA, AAA
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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