CCM Ribcor Trigger 9 Pro vs True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Tomas Lavoie

CCM$429.99

True$159.97 USD

AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Ribcor Trigger 9 Pro is a premium new stick built specifically for quick releases with a low kick, while the True Catalyst 9X3 is a genuine pro stock stick at a fraction of the price with a mid kick for more all-around power. You're paying 2.5x more for the CCM's latest tech and curve selection, but the True gives you a real NHL player's build for a bargain.

The numbers

Weight

345g

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Price

US$385

US$160US$225 cheaper

Curves

2 options1 more

1 option

Kick point

Low

Mid

Pick the CCM Ribcor Trigger 9 Pro

•You're a forward who lives off snap shots and quick wrist shots in tight spaces
•You want the latest CCM technology and options to match your exact flex preference
•Budget isn't a concern and you want elite-level performance

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Tomas Lavoie

•You want a genuine NHL-spec stick at a price that won't hurt your wallet
•You prefer a mid-kick that handles both snapshots and full shots well
•You're a stronger player who can handle stiffer flex and don't mind one fixed option

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.

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CCM

Ribcor Trigger 9 Pro

True

Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Tomas Lavoie

Price

$429.99

$159.97 USD

Brand

CCM

True

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