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FakeWoodTwigs FakeWoodTwigs Intermediate Stick vs True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ty Higgins

FakeWoodTwigs Intermediate Stick
FakeWoodTwigs$145.00 USD
Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ty Higgins
True$159.97 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

FakeWoodTwigs gives you way more affordable customization with 13 blade patterns and multiple flex choices, while True Catalyst is a locked-in pro stock stick that costs slightly more but gets you an actual NHL player's exact build. Pick FakeWoodTwigs if you want options and lower price, pick True if you want mid-kick power and pro-spec confidence.

The numbers

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

Pick the FakeWoodTwigs FakeWoodTwigs Intermediate Stick

  • You need to find your ideal curve and flex because you're still figuring out your preferences
  • Budget matters and you want the lowest price with the most customization for the money
  • You want to experiment with different blade patterns without dropping $160 each time

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ty Higgins

  • You already know you want a mid-kick for generating shot power on your releases
  • You shoot hard enough to handle pro-spec stiffness at 80 flex without getting fatigued
  • You want to use the exact same stick build as an NHL player and trust that engineering

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 Ty Higgins

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
80
Kick point
Low
Mid
Blade patterns
P92, P92M, P28, P28M, P86, P88, P77, PM9, P90TM, P91, P02, P08, P14
TC2.5 Mid
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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