FakeWoodTwigs FakeWoodTwigs Intermediate Stick vs True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Tomas Lavoie

FakeWoodTwigs$145.00 USD

True$159.97 USD

AI Breakdown

At a glance

FakeWoodTwigs gives you way more customization for less money with 13 different curves and multiple grip options, while True Catalyst is a locked-in pro-spec stick that costs slightly more but gives you an actual NHL player's exact setup. The FakeWoodTwigs feels like building your own stick, whereas the True Catalyst is about getting one proven thing done right.

The numbers

Weight

375g

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Price

US$145US$15 cheaper

US$160

Curves

13 options12 more

1 option

Kick point

Low

Mid

Pick the FakeWoodTwigs FakeWoodTwigs Intermediate Stick

•You want to experiment with different curves without spending a fortune
•You care about customization like grip texture and shaft feel
•You're still figuring out what works for your shot and release
•You prefer paying less upfront, even if there's no warranty protection

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Tomas Lavoie

•You want the exact mid-kick Catalyst that an NHL player uses
•You shoot hard and need a stiff flex (105) that won't feel mushy
•You trust the pro-spec layup and don't need curve options
•You're willing to pay for proven performance over customization choices

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.

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FakeWoodTwigs

FakeWoodTwigs Intermediate Stick

True

Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Tomas Lavoie

Price

$145.00 USD

$159.97 USD

Brand

FakeWoodTwigs

True

Year