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FakeWoodTwigs FakeWoodTwigs Senior Stick vs True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ryan Mcleod

FakeWoodTwigs Senior Stick
FakeWoodTwigs$145.00 USD
Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ryan Mcleod
True$159.97 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The FakeWoodTwigs is way more affordable at $145 and gives you 13 blade curves to find your exact preference, while the True Catalyst is a pro-spec stick built to one specific curve that costs $15 more and demands a stronger shot. Pick the FakeWoodTwigs if you want flexibility and savings; pick the Catalyst if you want what an NHL player actually uses.

The numbers

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

Pick the FakeWoodTwigs FakeWoodTwigs Senior Stick

  • You want to dial in your exact blade curve from 13 options instead of being locked into one
  • You're on a tighter budget and value customization (grip textures, shaft options, name printing included)
  • You prefer trying different flex ratings to find what suits your shot

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ryan Mcleod

  • You want a genuine pro-spec stick with the exact build Ryan McLeod uses in the NHL
  • You have a strong shot and can handle the stiffer pro-spec layup without issue
  • You don't want to think about customization and just want to grab and play

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 Ryan Mcleod

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
90
Kick point
Low
Low
Blade patterns
P92, P92M, P28, P28M, P86, P88, P77, PM9, P90TM, P91, P02, P08, P14
Mid Max
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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