

At a glance
The Value Blackout is way more affordable at $80 and gives you 5 blade curves to choose from, but it's noticeably heavier at 500g. The True Catalyst 9X3 is a genuine NHL pro stock stick with a mid-kick shot release, but it costs twice as much, comes locked into one curve, and demands a stronger flex.
The numbers
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Pick the True Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock F. Gauthier
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Value Blackout
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Catalyst 9X3 Pro Stock F. Gauthier
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