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

FakeWoodTwigs Senior XL Stick
FakeWoodTwigs$150.00 USD
Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ryan Mcleod
True$159.97 USD
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The FakeWoodTwigs is way more affordable and gives you 13 curve options to dial in exactly what you want, while the True Catalyst is a locked-in pro stock stick built for one specific player's specs. If customization and price matter to you, go FakeWoodTwigs. If you want what an NHL player actually uses, True Catalyst is your move.

The numbers

Weight
395g
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Price
US$150US$10 cheaper
US$160
Curves
13 options12 more
1 option
Kick point
Low
Low

Pick the FakeWoodTwigs FakeWoodTwigs Senior XL Stick

  • •You want to try multiple curves without dropping serious cash on each one
  • •You need a specific flex between 65 and 112 to match your shot
  • •You care about grip options and personalization
  • •Budget is your main concern and you can wait on shipping

Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ryan Mcleod

  • •You shoot hard and want genuine NHL-spec stiffness and layup
  • •You like the Mid Max curve and don't need other options
  • •You trust a pro player's setup and want exactly that
  • •You're willing to pay slightly more for guaranteed performance pedigree

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.

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FakeWoodTwigs

FakeWoodTwigs Senior XL Stick

True

Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ryan Mcleod

Price
$150.00 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
395g
N/A
Level
N/A
N/A
Position
N/A
N/A

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Figure out your flex

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