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FakeWoodTwigs FakeWoodTwigs Senior Stick vs True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock F. Gauthier

FakeWoodTwigs Senior Stick
FakeWoodTwigs$145.00 USD
Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock F. Gauthier
True$159.97 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

FakeWoodTwigs gives you way more flexibility with 13 blade patterns and 7 flex options to dial in exactly what you want, plus it's $15 cheaper. True Catalyst is a locked-in pro stock stick built to one flex and curve, so you're getting exactly what an NHL player used, but you're paying for that specificity and have zero customization.

The numbers

Weight
385g
Price
US$145US$15 cheaper
US$160
Curves
13 options12 more
1 option
Kick point
Low
Mid

Pick the FakeWoodTwigs FakeWoodTwigs Senior Stick

  • You want to experiment with different curves and flexes without committing to one setup
  • You value saving money on your stick budget
  • You prefer a lighter stick (385g is on the lighter side)
  • You want customization options like grip types and blade textures

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock F. Gauthier

  • You want a genuine NHL-spec build and don't mind fixed specs
  • You're a stronger, faster shooter who can handle 115 flex
  • You specifically like the mid-kick feel for generating shot power
  • You want the exact build an NHL player trusted rather than options to choose from

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 Senior Stick

True

Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock F. Gauthier

Price
$145.00 USD
$159.97 USD
Brand
FakeWoodTwigs
True
Year
N/A
N/A
Category
Performance
Pro Stock
Flex options
65, 70, 77, 87, 95, 102, 112
115
Kick point
Low
Mid
Blade patterns
P92, P92M, P28, P28M, P86, P88, P77, PM9, P90TM, P91, P02, P08, P14
TC2.5
Shaft shape
Round
Round
Construction
N/A
One-piece
Material
Carbon
N/A
Weight
385g
N/A
Level
N/A
N/A
Position
N/A
N/A

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