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FakeWoodTwigs FakeWoodTwigs Junior Stick vs True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock K. Bellows

FakeWoodTwigs Junior Stick
FakeWoodTwigs$125.00 USD
Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock K. Bellows
True$159.97 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The FakeWoodTwigs Junior gives you way more curve and grip customization at a noticeably lower price, while the Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock is a fixed pro-spec build with a mid kick designed around one player's NHL setup. If you want to dial in your exact feel, FakeWoodTwigs wins on options; if you want a proven pro-stock layup and mid-kick power, the Catalyst delivers that out of the box.

The numbers

Weight
310g
Price
US$125US$35 cheaper
US$160
Curves
2 options1 more
1 option
Kick point
Low
Mid

Pick the FakeWoodTwigs FakeWoodTwigs Junior Stick

  • You want to customize your curve, grip, and shaft feel exactly how you like it
  • You are a junior player or buying on a budget
  • You prefer a low kick point for quick release and wrist shots

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock K. Bellows

  • You want a genuine NHL pro-stock build with a mid kick for shot power
  • You have the hand strength to handle pro-spec stiffness at 85 flex
  • You already know the T28 pattern works for you and do not need options

FakeWoodTwigs

FakeWoodTwigs Junior Stick

True

Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock K. Bellows

Price
$125.00 USD
$159.97 USD
Brand
FakeWoodTwigs
True
Year
N/A
N/A
Category
Performance
Pro Stock
Flex options
45, 50
85
Kick point
Low
Mid
Blade patterns
P92, P28
T28
Shaft shape
Square
Round
Construction
N/A
One-piece
Material
Carbon
N/A
Weight
310g
N/A
Level
N/A
N/A
Position
N/A
N/A

New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.

Comparing curves across brands? See our hockey stick curve chart.

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