At a glance
The FakeWoodTwigs gives you way more curve and grip customization at a lower price, while the Catalyst 9X3 is a locked-in pro stock build with a mid kick and NHL-spec layup. If you want options, go custom; if you want a proven pro stick as-is, go pro stock.
The numbers
Pick the FakeWoodTwigs FakeWoodTwigs Intermediate Stick
Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock F. Gauthier
FakeWoodTwigs
FakeWoodTwigs Intermediate Stick
True
Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock F. Gauthier
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