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FakeWoodTwigs FakeWoodTwigs Intermediate Stick vs True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ryan Mcleod

FakeWoodTwigs Intermediate Stick
FakeWoodTwigs$145.00 USD
Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ryan Mcleod
True$159.97 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

FakeWoodTwigs gives you way more customization and costs $15 less, but locks you into lighter intermediate specs. True Catalyst is a pro-spec stick built to NHL standards that'll feel stiffer and more powerful if you're a stronger shooter.

The numbers

Weight
375g
Price
US$145US$15 cheaper
US$160
Curves
13 options12 more
1 option
Kick point
Low
Low

Pick the FakeWoodTwigs FakeWoodTwigs Intermediate Stick

  • You want to dial in your exact curve from 13 different blade patterns
  • You're an intermediate player who needs a lighter stick around 375g
  • Budget matters and you want flexibility without committing long term
  • You like customizing grip texture and shaft feel to your preference

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ryan Mcleod

  • You're a stronger, more aggressive player who shoots hard and needs that stiffness to load properly
  • You want a genuine NHL-spec build with proven performance at the pro level
  • You prefer a stick that's already dialed in rather than choosing between dozens of options
  • You shoot from mid-range and want a mid-kick that generates real power

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.

FakeWoodTwigs

FakeWoodTwigs Intermediate Stick

True

Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ryan Mcleod

Price
$145.00 USD
$159.97 USD
Brand
FakeWoodTwigs
True
Year
N/A
N/A
Category
Performance
Pro Stock
Flex options
50, 55, 60, 65
90
Kick point
Low
Low
Blade patterns
P92, P92M, P28, P28M, P86, P88, P77, PM9, P90TM, P91, P02, P08, P14
Mid Max
Shaft shape
Round
Round
Construction
N/A
One-piece
Material
Carbon
N/A
Weight
375g
N/A
Level
N/A
N/A
Position
N/A
N/A

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