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CCM Ribcor Trigger 9 Pro vs True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ty Higgins

Ribcor Trigger 9 Pro
CCM$429.99
Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ty Higgins
True$159.97 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Ribcor Trigger 9 is a premium retail stick built for elite snipers who want the fastest release CCM makes, while the True Catalyst 9X3 is a way more affordable pro stock option with a mid-kick that trades versatility for genuine NHL specs and a $225 price gap. You're really choosing between cutting-edge quick-release technology versus proven NHL equipment at a fraction of the cost.

The numbers

Weight
345g
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 need multiple flex and curve options to dial in the perfect fit for your shot
  • Low kick release speed matters more to you than shot power
  • You want the latest CCM technology and don't mind paying for it
  • You play forward and live in tight spaces needing quick wrist shots

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ty Higgins

  • You want genuine NHL-spec equipment without the retail markup
  • Mid-kick works for your all-around shot style and you're strong enough for 80 flex
  • Budget is tight and $160 versus $385 matters to your decision
  • You trust proven gear over the newest marketing and can live with one fixed setup

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

Ribcor Trigger 9 Pro

True

Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ty Higgins

Price
$429.99
$159.97 USD
Brand
CCM
True
Year
2024
N/A
Category
Elite
Pro Stock
Flex options
70, 75, 80, 85
80
Kick point
Low
Mid
Blade patterns
P29, P28
TC2.5 Mid
Shaft shape
Round
Round
Construction
One-piece
One-piece
Material
ACU-Flex carbon fibre
N/A
Weight
345g
N/A
Level
Senior
N/A
Position
Forward
N/A

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