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CCM JetSpeed FT9 Pro Youth vs True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock K. Bellows

JetSpeed FT9 Pro Youth
CCM$219.99 USD
Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock K. Bellows
True$159.97 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The JetSpeed costs $60 more but gives you a hybrid kick, two flex options, and two curve choices for maximum customization. The Catalyst is way more affordable and locked into a single mid-kick setup that mirrors what NHL players actually use.

The numbers

Weight
Price
US$220
US$160US$60 cheaper
Curves
2 options1 more
1 option
Kick point
Hybrid
Mid

Pick the CCM JetSpeed FT9 Pro Youth

  • You want flexibility to dial in your shot feel with either a 20 or 30 flex
  • You need curve options beyond the standard T28 pattern
  • You're willing to pay for a lighter, more versatile stick that handles quick releases and distance equally well
  • You want the newer Sigmatex construction and Evo Blade tech

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock K. Bellows

  • You're budget conscious and $60 matters to your wallet
  • You already know you like a mid-kick and don't need to experiment
  • You want the exact same stick NHL players are using, not a tweaked youth version
  • You're a stronger player who can handle pro-spec stiffness and prefers simplicity over options

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 FT9 Pro Youth

True

Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock K. Bellows

Price
$219.99 USD
$159.97 USD
Brand
CCM
True
Year
2025
N/A
Category
Performance
Pro Stock
Flex options
20, 30
85
Kick point
Hybrid
Mid
Blade patterns
P28, P29
T28
Shaft shape
Round
Round
Construction
One-piece
One-piece
Material
Sigmatex ST2X carbon + AluPli
N/A
Weight
N/A
N/A
Level
N/A
N/A
Position
N/A
N/A

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