

At a glance
FakeWoodTwigs is way more affordable and gives you endless customization options, but True Catalyst is a pro-spec stick that feels like an NHL player's actual game stick. The real trade-off is flexibility versus authenticity: build exactly what you want with FakeWoodTwigs, or get a proven pro pattern with True Catalyst's mid-kick feel.
The numbers
Pick the FakeWoodTwigs FakeWoodTwigs Junior Stick
Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock K. Bellows
FakeWoodTwigs
FakeWoodTwigs Junior Stick
True
Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock K. Bellows
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Read the flex guideFind the equivalent of the curve you use in any other brand.
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