
At a glance
The FakeWoodTwigs XL gives you way more customization and a much wider curve selection for $10 less, while the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock locks you into one flex and one pattern but delivers a genuine NHL-spec mid-kick build. If you know exactly what you want and it matches Ty Higgins' setup, the True is a proven pro layup, but most players will get more value and fit from the XL.
The numbers
Pick the FakeWoodTwigs FakeWoodTwigs Senior XL Stick
Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ty Higgins
FakeWoodTwigs
FakeWoodTwigs Senior XL Stick
True
Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock Ty Higgins
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