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CCM Trigger 7 Pro Stock Taylor Makar vs True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock F. Gauthier

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

At a glance

The Trigger 7 has a low kick point that gets the puck out faster, while the Catalyst 9X3 has a mid kick that builds more shot power. The Trigger 7 costs nearly twice as much ($290 vs $160), so the True stick wins on budget if you don't mind trading pure release speed for a more powerful shot.

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 want the quickest release point available in a pro-stock stick
  • You shoot frequently from anywhere and value fast snap shots over one-timers
  • You're willing to pay premium pro-stock pricing for an NHL-used Taylor Makar pattern

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock F. Gauthier

  • You want solid mid-kick performance at a genuinely affordable pro-stock price
  • You take a lot of one-timers or slap shots where loading the stick matters
  • You prefer the True curve profile and don't need maximum release speed

Which stick should you actually be using?

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CCM

Trigger 7 Pro Stock Taylor Makar

True

Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock F. Gauthier

Price
$289.99 USD
$159.97 USD
Brand
CCM
True
Year
N/A
N/A
Category
Pro Stock
Pro Stock
Flex options
95
115
Kick point
Low
Mid
Blade patterns
Toe
TC2.5
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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