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CCM Trigger 7 Pro Stock Taylor Makar vs True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock E. Daddanov

Trigger 7 Pro Stock Taylor Makar
CCM$289.99 USD
Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock E. Daddanov
True$159.97 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Trigger 7 Pro Stock costs nearly double the True Catalyst 9X3 but gives you a low-kick release that fires fast, while the Catalyst sits in the mid-kick sweet spot and undercuts the price significantly. Both are genuine NHL builds locked to one flex, so you're choosing between paying more for quicker shot release or saving money and gaining more shot power.

The numbers

Weight
Price
US$290
US$160US$130 cheaper
Curves
1 option
1 option
Kick point
Low
Mid

Pick the CCM Trigger 7 Pro Stock Taylor Makar

  • You shoot more snapshots and wrist shots where a low kick gets the puck gone faster
  • You have the budget and want the exact NHL low-kick Makar spec
  • You're a strong enough player to handle the stiffer 95 flex without issues

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock E. Daddanov

  • You want more shot power and prefer a mid-kick that loads up better on slappers
  • Price matters and you don't want to spend nearly $300 on a pro stock
  • You're comfortable with 85 flex, which is still stiff but slightly more forgiving than the 95

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

Trigger 7 Pro Stock Taylor Makar

True

Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock E. Daddanov

Price
$289.99 USD
$159.97 USD
Brand
CCM
True
Year
N/A
N/A
Category
Pro Stock
Pro Stock
Flex options
95
85
Kick point
Low
Mid
Blade patterns
Toe
T92
Shaft shape
Round
Round
Construction
One-piece
One-piece
Material
N/A
N/A
Weight
N/A
N/A
Level
N/A
N/A
Position
N/A
N/A

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